729 Carlow CtEl CajonCA92020
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.53% gross rental yield, 729 Carlow Ct, El Cajon, CA, 92020 in El Cajon is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $995,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $274,900 by year five, with $9,164/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.02) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $276,152.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,571) | $350 |
City averages based on El Cajon market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,584 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,759 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.80x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1955
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92020, El Cajon, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,427 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,563 (38.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,016 (58.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 848 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $859,223 |
| Average Home Value | $900,497 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,033
Single Family
13,921
Multi-Family
7,112
Businesses
2,417
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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 1955
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92020, El Cajon, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,427 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,563 (38.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,016 (58.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 848 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $859,223 |
| Average Home Value | $900,497 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,033
Single Family
13,921
Multi-Family
7,112
Businesses
2,417
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lisa Vann • Keller Williams Realty
Mls Name: SDMLS
Mls ID: #250035671