864 Tamalpais Ave UNIT ENovatoCA94947



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThe yield at 864 Tamalpais Ave UNIT E, Novato, CA, 94947 in Novato speaks for itself: 12.83% gross on a $470,000 price, generating $5,027/mo in rent and $1,266/mo in net income after the $2,113/mo debt service. DSCR 2.38, a wide margin that supports Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan without any personal income check. Annual cash flow of $15,190 stacks alongside $129,852 in projected five-year appreciation and $4,329/yr in principal reduction. Projected total cumulative return: $263,452.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,266 | $2,500 |
City averages based on Novato market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,027 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,574 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.41x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1977
832 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$620 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 1977
832 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$620 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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