701 2nd Ave #6San MateoCA94401
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 701 2nd Ave #6, San Mateo, CA, 94401 in San Mateo is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.33%. The 4.33% gross yield at $1,588,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $438,735 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.80) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $338,794.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,897) | $300 |
City averages based on San Mateo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,732 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,192 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.62x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2016
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94401, San Mateo, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,445 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,284 (39.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,313 (54.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 848 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,290,449 |
| Average Home Value | $1,349,689 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,397
Single Family
5,899
Multi-Family
7,498
Businesses
1,487
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2016
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94401, San Mateo, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,445 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,284 (39.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,313 (54.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 848 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,290,449 |
| Average Home Value | $1,349,689 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,397
Single Family
5,899
Multi-Family
7,498
Businesses
1,487
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lawrence Lee • CENTURY 21 Masters
Mls Name: MLSListings Inc
Mls ID: #ML82013393