730 E Cota StSanta BarbaraCA93103
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 730 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103 in Santa Barbara fits: $1,595,000, 4.67% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $440,669 in value within five years. Rental yield 4.67%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.87) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $14,690/yr in principal paydown and $440,669 in appreciation project a total return of $369,436.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,657) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Santa Barbara market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,210 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,232 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.67x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in N/A
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93103, Santa Barbara, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,001 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,184 (39.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,179 (52.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 638 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,679,710 |
| Average Home Value | $1,613,244 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,497
Single Family
6,274
Multi-Family
1,223
Businesses
709
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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
Multi Family
Built in N/A
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93103, Santa Barbara, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,001 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,184 (39.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,179 (52.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 638 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,679,710 |
| Average Home Value | $1,613,244 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,497
Single Family
6,274
Multi-Family
1,223
Businesses
709
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Caleb Overton • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Mls Name: SBMLS
Mls ID: #25-3874