8 Oak Grove Drive #201NovatoCA94949
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThe 10.02% yield at 8 Oak Grove Drive #201, Novato, CA, 94949 in Novato is solid, but the $1,974/mo payment compresses net cash flow to $105/mo at $439,000. This is a tight-spread property, income covers debt, with little cushion. For investors who can optimise occupancy, the upside is real: 5% annual appreciation adds $121,288 by year five, and $4,043/yr in loan paydown builds equity. Ziffy Mortgage qualifies this via DSCR (1.86) without U.S. income documentation. Total projected return: $176,904.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $105 | $2,500 |
City averages based on Novato market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,666 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,387 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2004
1,049 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$634 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94949, Novato, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,048 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,454 (63.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,232 (31.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 362 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,084,906 |
| Average Home Value | $1,131,264 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,438
Single Family
6,628
Multi-Family
810
Businesses
847
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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 2004
1,049 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$634 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94949, Novato, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,048 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,454 (63.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,232 (31.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 362 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,084,906 |
| Average Home Value | $1,131,264 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,438
Single Family
6,628
Multi-Family
810
Businesses
847
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Sandy Mahoney • The Madison Company
Mls Name: BAREIS
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