917-21 N 1st StEl CajonCA92021



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in El Cajon at 917-21 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA, 92021 projects strong ROI of 6.06%. Rental yield 2.74%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $663,076 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 45.27%, translating into $306,957 in total cumulative return on $678,000 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(9,371) | $350 |
City averages based on El Cajon market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,476 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $13,892 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.39x |
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 1940
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92021, El Cajon, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,829 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,250 (51.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,737 (45.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 842 ( 3.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $687,938 |
| Average Home Value | $714,846 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,851
Single Family
19,692
Multi-Family
4,159
Businesses
1,493



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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 1940
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 92021, El Cajon, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,829 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,250 (51.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,737 (45.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 842 ( 3.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $687,938 |
| Average Home Value | $714,846 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,851
Single Family
19,692
Multi-Family
4,159
Businesses
1,493
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Mls Name: SDMLS
Mls ID: #260006587








