685 High St APT 5APalo AltoCA94301
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 685 High St APT 5A, Palo Alto, CA, 94301 in Palo Alto at $1,800,000, 2.99% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 2.99%. The $4,482/mo rent partially funds the $8,094/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $497,307 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.55) 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: $254,341.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(7,685) | $2,000 |
City averages based on Palo Alto market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,482 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,419 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.43x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1981
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94301, Palo Alto, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,204 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,604 (43.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,600 (43.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,000 (12.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $2,033,909 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,817
Single Family
5,262
Multi-Family
2,555
Businesses
1,013
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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
Condo
Built in 1981
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94301, Palo Alto, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,204 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,604 (43.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,600 (43.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,000 (12.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $2,033,909 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,817
Single Family
5,262
Multi-Family
2,555
Businesses
1,013
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: MLSListings Inc
Mls ID: #ML82038311