827 Cedar StSanta MonicaCA90405



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 827 Cedar St, Santa Monica, CA, 90405 in Santa Monica worth study. Rental yield 5.78%. The 5.78% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,600,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $442,051 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $7,707/mo partially offsets the $7,195/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (1.07 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $465,686.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,191) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Santa Monica market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $7,707 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,261 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.83x |
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 1952
4,787 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90405, Santa Monica, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,200 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,571 (30.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,417 (62.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,212 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,782,468 |
| Average Home Value | $1,716,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,252
Single Family
6,537
Multi-Family
8,715
Businesses
1,432



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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 1952
4,787 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90405, Santa Monica, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,200 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,571 (30.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,417 (62.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,212 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,782,468 |
| Average Home Value | $1,716,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,252
Single Family
6,537
Multi-Family
8,715
Businesses
1,432
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Listed by: James Keady • CB Richard Ellis, Inc.
Mls Name: CLAW
Mls ID: #25610757








