839 21st Ave APT AHonoluluHI96816
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 839 21st Ave APT A, Honolulu, HI, 96816 in Honolulu worth study. Rental yield 4.32%. The 4.32% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,350,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $372,980 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $4,855/mo partially offsets the $6,070/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.80 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $304,885.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,197) | $18,500 |
City averages based on Honolulu market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,855 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,515 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.65x |
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 1950
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 96816, Honolulu, HI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,435 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,892 (53.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,646 (37.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,897 ( 9.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,342,973 |
| Average Home Value | $1,400,110 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,067
Single Family
13,978
Multi-Family
3,089
Businesses
1,324
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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 1950
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 96816, Honolulu, HI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,435 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,892 (53.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,646 (37.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,897 ( 9.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,342,973 |
| Average Home Value | $1,400,110 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,067
Single Family
13,978
Multi-Family
3,089
Businesses
1,324
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Mike Bates • Century 21 iProperties Hawaii
Mls Name: HiCentral MLS
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Mls ID: #202513068
Disclaimer: Based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of HiCentral MLS, Ltd. listings last updated on 2025-10-07 22:26:39 PDT. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2025 HiCentral MLS, Ltd