1237 Ashby AveBerkeleyCA94702
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 1237 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94702 in Berkeley at $888,000. Rental yield 6.18%. The 6.18% yield and 1.14 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $245,338 by year five, and $8,179/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $277,340.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(923) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,571 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,140 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.89x |
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 1916
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94702, Berkeley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,727 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,384 (43.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,821 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 522 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,360,843 |
| Average Home Value | $1,399,626 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,844
Single Family
5,733
Multi-Family
2,111
Businesses
624
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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 1916
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94702, Berkeley, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,727 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,384 (43.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,821 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 522 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,360,843 |
| Average Home Value | $1,399,626 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,844
Single Family
5,733
Multi-Family
2,111
Businesses
624
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Listed by: Jason Pugao • Keller Williams Tri-valley
Mls Name: Bay East AOR
Mls ID: #41122656