9 Russell AvePortola ValleyCA94028
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 9 Russell Ave, Portola Valley, CA, 94028 in Portola Valley at $1,849,000, 3.62% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 3.62%. The $5,578/mo rent partially funds the $8,314/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $510,845 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.67) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $323,975.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,860) | $2,000 |
City averages based on Portola Valley market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,578 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,703 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.52x |
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 1925
0.35 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94028, Portola Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,781 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,073 (74.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 512 (18.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 196 ( 7.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $2,137,627 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,643
Single Family
2,422
Multi-Family
221
Businesses
106
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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 1925
0.35 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94028, Portola Valley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,781 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,073 (74.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 512 (18.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 196 ( 7.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 |
| Average Home Value | $2,137,627 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,643
Single Family
2,422
Multi-Family
221
Businesses
106
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: MLSListings Inc
Mls ID: #ML82042559