635 E 5th StreetBeniciaCA94510
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 635 E 5th Street, Benicia, CA, 94510 in Benicia is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.46%. The 4.46% gross yield at $945,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $261,086 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.87) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $218,861.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,440) | $2,000 |
City averages based on Benicia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,678 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,470 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.67x |
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 1973
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94510, Benicia, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,237 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,542 (67.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,209 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 486 ( 4.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $813,862 |
| Average Home Value | $830,633 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,240
Single Family
9,453
Multi-Family
1,787
Businesses
1,626
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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 1973
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94510, Benicia, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,237 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,542 (67.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,209 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 486 ( 4.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $813,862 |
| Average Home Value | $830,633 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,240
Single Family
9,453
Multi-Family
1,787
Businesses
1,626
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Diane C Warring • Warring & Associates
Mls Name: BAREIS
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Mls ID: #325039011
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