8946 Alpine RdLa HondaCA94020



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.99% gross rental yield, 8946 Alpine Rd, La Honda, CA, 94020 in La Honda is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $1,198,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $330,985 by year five, with $11,034/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.11) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $345,176.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,715) | $1,200 |
City averages based on La Honda market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,980 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,218 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.83x |
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 1987
3.40 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94020, La Honda, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 888 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 521 (58.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 266 (30.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 101 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,534,091 |
| Average Home Value | $1,485,480 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
205
Single Family
205
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
20



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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 1987
3.40 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94020, La Honda, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 888 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 521 (58.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 266 (30.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 101 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,534,091 |
| Average Home Value | $1,485,480 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
205
Single Family
205
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
20
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