6951 Carthage StSan DiegoCA92120
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder6951 Carthage St, San Diego, CA, 92120 in San Diego earns a respectable 7.55% gross yield at $699,900, but after the $3,147/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $72/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.40) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $193,369 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $270,041.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.6% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $72 | $1,850 |
City averages based on San Diego market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,402 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,051 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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 1956
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92120, San Diego, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,286 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,081 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,506 (33.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 699 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $927,293 |
| Average Home Value | $1,032,502 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,316
Single Family
10,844
Multi-Family
2,472
Businesses
900
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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 1956
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92120, San Diego, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,286 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,081 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,506 (33.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 699 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $927,293 |
| Average Home Value | $1,032,502 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,316
Single Family
10,844
Multi-Family
2,472
Businesses
900
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kathy Christmas • Gem Real Estate
Mls Name: SDMLS
Mls ID: #250033395