936 E El Camino StSanta MariaCA93454



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play936 E El Camino St, Santa Maria, CA, 93454 in Santa Maria is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.54%. At $689,000 with a 5.54% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $190,358 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.03) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $191,786.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,080) | $300 |
City averages based on Santa Maria market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,182 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,988 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.80x |
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 1963
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93454, Santa Maria, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,050 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,183 (47.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,137 (47.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 730 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $554,748 |
| Average Home Value | $617,127 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,539
Single Family
10,951
Multi-Family
1,588
Businesses
1,615



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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 1963
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 93454, Santa Maria, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,050 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,183 (47.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,137 (47.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 730 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $554,748 |
| Average Home Value | $617,127 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,539
Single Family
10,951
Multi-Family
1,588
Businesses
1,615
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Listed by: Gina Gluyas • BHGRE Haven Properties
Mls Name: North Santa Barbara County MLS
Mls ID: #26000114








