850 S RIVER Drive #1054TempeAZ85281
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 850 S RIVER Drive #1054, Tempe, AZ, 85281 in Tempe is narrow, $83/mo net on $2,100/mo rent after the $1,349/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $299,900 with a 8.4% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($82,857 over five years) and $2,762/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.56 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $134,443.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $83 | $300 |
City averages based on Tempe market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,100 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,653 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.27x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1984
721 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 85281, Tempe, AZ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,459 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,724 (13.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 21,368 (75.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,367 (11.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $433,071 |
| Average Home Value | $478,334 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,294
Single Family
6,916
Multi-Family
12,378
Businesses
2,100
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1984
721 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 85281, Tempe, AZ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,459 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,724 (13.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 21,368 (75.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,367 (11.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $433,071 |
| Average Home Value | $478,334 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,294
Single Family
6,916
Multi-Family
12,378
Businesses
2,100
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices