1026 S Monroe StreetTacomaWA98405



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 3.86% gross rental yield, 1026 S Monroe Street, Tacoma, WA, 98405 in Tacoma is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $979,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $270,480 by year five, with $9,017/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.72) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $194,542.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,734) | $285 |
City averages based on Tacoma market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,151 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,495 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.57x |
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 2025
7,461 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98405, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,817 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,859 (37.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,052 (55.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 906 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $552,735 |
| Average Home Value | $608,483 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,258
Single Family
7,589
Multi-Family
3,669
Businesses
720



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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 2025
7,461 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98405, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,817 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,859 (37.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,052 (55.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 906 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $552,735 |
| Average Home Value | $608,483 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,258
Single Family
7,589
Multi-Family
3,669
Businesses
720
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Listed by: Josh J. Carlson • Better Properties N. Proctor
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2424487








