5801 Cold Water DrCastro ValleyCA94552



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingCapital preservation and steady income define 5801 Cold Water Dr, Castro Valley, CA, 94552 in Castro Valley. Rental yield 6.36%. The 1.18 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $414,146 and $13,806/yr in principal reduction project total return of $482,992.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,327) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $7,946 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,677 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.92x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 1968
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94552, Castro Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,160 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,470 (86.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 548 (10.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 142 ( 2.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,443,056 |
| Average Home Value | $1,462,713 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,062
Single Family
4,824
Multi-Family
238
Businesses
82



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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage


Single Family
Built in 1968
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94552, Castro Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,160 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,470 (86.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 548 (10.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 142 ( 2.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,443,056 |
| Average Home Value | $1,462,713 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,062
Single Family
4,824
Multi-Family
238
Businesses
82
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