10606 SE 226th StKentWA98031
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 10606 SE 226th St, Kent, WA, 98031 in Kent offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.42%. DSCR 1.19 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $187,871 in additional property value over five years, with $6,263/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $228,562.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(447) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Kent market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,641 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,817 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.95x |
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 1966
8,803 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98031, Kent, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,151 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,308 (61.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,377 (35.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 466 ( 3.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $626,625 |
| Average Home Value | $696,045 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,425
Single Family
11,110
Multi-Family
3,315
Businesses
391
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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 1966
8,803 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98031, Kent, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,151 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,308 (61.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,377 (35.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 466 ( 3.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $626,625 |
| Average Home Value | $696,045 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,425
Single Family
11,110
Multi-Family
3,315
Businesses
391
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Alex Nakamoto • KW Mountains to Sound Realty
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #2484525
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