978 Dancing Bears #5PortolaCA96122



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play978 Dancing Bears #5, Portola, CA, 96122 in Portola is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.43%. At $995,000 with a 4.43% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $274,900 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.82) 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: $217,496.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,483) | $1,300 |
City averages based on Portola market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,672 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,759 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.64x |
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 2003
2.04 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 96122, Portola, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,597 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,289 (49.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 590 (22.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 718 (27.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $376,944 |
| Average Home Value | $444,777 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,462
Single Family
1,370
Multi-Family
92
Businesses
186



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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 2003
2.04 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 96122, Portola, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,597 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,289 (49.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 590 (22.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 718 (27.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $376,944 |
| Average Home Value | $444,777 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,462
Single Family
1,370
Multi-Family
92
Businesses
186
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