852 Diablo Ave APT 106NovatoCA94947
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-Producing852 Diablo Ave APT 106, Novato, CA, 94947 in Novato is a stable, well-positioned rental at $675,000. Rental yield 6.95%. DSCR 1.29 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage without U.S. income documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $186,490 in value and $6,217/yr in principal paydown builds equity, a total projected return of $187,068.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,130) | $2,500 |
City averages based on Novato market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,911 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,772 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.82x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2000
1,285 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$556 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94947, Novato, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,836 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,589 (67.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,856 (29.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 391 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,067,170 |
| Average Home Value | $1,143,356 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,568
Single Family
7,821
Multi-Family
1,747
Businesses
269
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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 2000
1,285 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$556 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94947, Novato, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,836 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,589 (67.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,856 (29.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 391 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,067,170 |
| Average Home Value | $1,143,356 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,568
Single Family
7,821
Multi-Family
1,747
Businesses
269
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices