951 Ocean Ave UNIT 404Santa MonicaCA90403



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Santa Monica at 951 Ocean Ave UNIT 404, Santa Monica, CA, 90403 projects strong ROI of 12.47%. Rental yield 5.44%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $2,070,730 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 80.76%, translating into $1,709,986 in total cumulative return on $2,117,338 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 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(17,964) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Santa Monica market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $33,968 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $48,951 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.69x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1997
0.86 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$3,750 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90403, Santa Monica, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,536 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,137 (21.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,979 (68.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,420 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,743,844 |
| Average Home Value | $1,682,748 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,810
Single Family
3,037
Multi-Family
11,773
Businesses
911



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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


Condo
Built in 1997
0.86 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$3,750 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90403, Santa Monica, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,536 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,137 (21.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,979 (68.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,420 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,743,844 |
| Average Home Value | $1,682,748 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,810
Single Family
3,037
Multi-Family
11,773
Businesses
911
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