944 W 18th StMercedCA95340
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $349,000, 944 W 18th St, Merced, CA, 95340 in Merced generates $2,202/mo in rent (7.57% yield) but nets only $43/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.40) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $96,422. Total projected return: $135,158.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $43 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Merced market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,202 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,020 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1910
7,501 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95340, Merced, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,524 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,003 (51.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,837 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 684 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $432,803 |
| Average Home Value | $489,545 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,293
Single Family
12,487
Multi-Family
806
Businesses
1,049
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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 1910
7,501 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 95340, Merced, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,524 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,003 (51.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,837 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 684 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $432,803 |
| Average Home Value | $489,545 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,293
Single Family
12,487
Multi-Family
806
Businesses
1,049
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Amanda Rodriguez • Real Brokerage Technologies, Inc.
Mls Name: CRMLS
Mls ID: #MC25217601