727 Meridian Ave UNIT ESouth PasadenaCA91030
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 727 Meridian Ave UNIT E, South Pasadena, CA, 91030 in South Pasadena offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.7%. DSCR 1.24 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $303,910 in additional property value over five years, with $10,131/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $344,255.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.7% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,167) | $1,200 |
City averages based on South Pasadena market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,144 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,873 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.89x |
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 2005
0.65 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$429 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91030, South Pasadena, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,056 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,673 (42.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,849 (52.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 534 ( 4.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,647,149 |
| Average Home Value | $1,623,642 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,954
Single Family
6,565
Multi-Family
4,389
Businesses
733
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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 2005
0.65 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$429 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 91030, South Pasadena, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,056 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,673 (42.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,849 (52.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 534 ( 4.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,647,149 |
| Average Home Value | $1,623,642 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,954
Single Family
6,565
Multi-Family
4,389
Businesses
733
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices