642 14th AveMenlo ParkCA94025
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 642 14th Ave, Menlo Park, CA, 94025 in Menlo Park at $1,350,000, 4.54% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 4.54%. The $5,112/mo rent partially funds the $6,070/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $372,980 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.84) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $303,481.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,239) | $600 |
City averages based on Menlo Park market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,112 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,814 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.65x |
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 1955
5,297 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94025, Menlo Park, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,930 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,235 (51.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,222 (40.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,473 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $1,930,898 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,025
Single Family
12,520
Multi-Family
4,505
Businesses
1,556
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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 1955
5,297 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94025, Menlo Park, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,930 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,235 (51.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,222 (40.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,473 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $1,930,898 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,025
Single Family
12,520
Multi-Family
4,505
Businesses
1,556
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Ginna Lazar • Lazar Homes
Mls Name: MLSListings Inc
Mls ID: #ML82034278