85 Cadena LoopLos AlamosNM87544
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 85 Cadena Loop, Los Alamos, NM, 87544 in Los Alamos is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.78%. The 4.78% gross yield at $784,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $216,605 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.89) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $199,065.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,512) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,120 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,320 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.72x |
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 2025
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$30 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 87544, Los Alamos, NM area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,303 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,052 (64.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,836 (29.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 415 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $525,972 |
| Average Home Value | $540,579 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,147
Single Family
5,554
Multi-Family
593
Businesses
630
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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 2025
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$30 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 87544, Los Alamos, NM area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,303 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,052 (64.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,836 (29.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 415 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $525,972 |
| Average Home Value | $540,579 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,147
Single Family
5,554
Multi-Family
593
Businesses
630
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Marlene Vance • Advance Realty
Mls Name: SFARMLS
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Mls ID: #202502051
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