8524 Dowling StOaklandCA94605



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid fundamentals define the investment case at 8524 Dowling St, Oakland, CA, 94605 in Oakland: $3,484/mo in rent, $368/mo in net income, 9.29% gross yield, 1.72 DSCR, all at $449,988. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage qualifies using the property's income alone, clearing approval without U.S. residency or credit. Five-year equity from $124,323 in appreciation and $4,144/yr in principal paydown projects total cumulative return of $195,800.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $368 | $1,850 |
City averages based on Oakland market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,484 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,937 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1930
2,613 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94605, Oakland, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,738 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,324 (55.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,588 (39.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 826 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $928,785 |
| Average Home Value | $1,070,066 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,316
Single Family
13,339
Multi-Family
2,977
Businesses
674



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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 1930
2,613 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94605, Oakland, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,738 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,324 (55.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,588 (39.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 826 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $928,785 |
| Average Home Value | $1,070,066 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,316
Single Family
13,339
Multi-Family
2,977
Businesses
674
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