1207 E 53rd StreetTacomaWA98404
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.86% gross rental yield, 1207 E 53rd Street, Tacoma, WA, 98404 in Tacoma is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $466,900 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $128,996 by year five, with $4,300/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.09) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $129,030.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(757) | $285 |
City averages based on Tacoma market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,279 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,850 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.80x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2024
1,755 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$229 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98404, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,577 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,615 (60.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,516 (35.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 446 ( 3.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $493,245 |
| Average Home Value | $530,997 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,898
Single Family
10,846
Multi-Family
1,052
Businesses
328
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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 2024
1,755 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$229 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98404, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,577 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,615 (60.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,516 (35.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 446 ( 3.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $493,245 |
| Average Home Value | $530,997 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,898
Single Family
10,846
Multi-Family
1,052
Businesses
328
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Listed by: Zachary Penrod • LGI Realty
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #2345107
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