Plan 3A Plan, Lookout at Bay37AlamedaCA94501
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderPlan 3A Plan, Lookout at Bay37, Alameda, CA, 94501 in Alameda earns a respectable 7.62% gross yield at $750,990, but after the $3,377/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $125/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.41) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $207,485 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $292,806.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.6% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $125 | $250 |
City averages based on Alameda market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,771 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,347 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.10x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94501, Alameda, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 29,448 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,332 (38.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,712 (53.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,404 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,391,181 |
| Average Home Value | $1,407,626 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,552
Single Family
16,985
Multi-Family
11,567
Businesses
2,354
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94501, Alameda, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 29,448 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,332 (38.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,712 (53.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,404 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,391,181 |
| Average Home Value | $1,407,626 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,552
Single Family
16,985
Multi-Family
11,567
Businesses
2,354
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices