678 Skyler LnMercedCA95348
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 678 Skyler Ln, Merced, CA, 95348 in Merced worth modelling. At $486,490 with a 7.49% gross yield, the $3,037/mo rent leaves $28/mo after the $2,188/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.39 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $134,408 by year five; $4,481/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $186,211.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $28 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Merced market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,037 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,816 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95348, Merced, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,340 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,789 (43.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,650 (49.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 901 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $400,787 |
| Average Home Value | $436,785 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,007
Single Family
11,285
Multi-Family
1,722
Businesses
534
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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 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95348, Merced, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,340 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,789 (43.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,650 (49.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 901 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $400,787 |
| Average Home Value | $436,785 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,007
Single Family
11,285
Multi-Family
1,722
Businesses
534
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • D.R. Horton
Mls Name: DR Horton
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