121 Vine Street #1702SeattleWA98121
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 121 Vine Street #1702, Seattle, WA, 98121 in Seattle is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.54%. The 5.54% gross yield at $579,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $159,967 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.03) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $167,196.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,657) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Seattle market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,674 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,250 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.82x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1989
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98121, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,500 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,599 (20.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,319 (70.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,582 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $989,046 |
| Average Home Value | $1,081,110 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,321
Single Family
1,582
Multi-Family
15,739
Businesses
1,207
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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
Condo
Built in 1989
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98121, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,500 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,599 (20.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,319 (70.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,582 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $989,046 |
| Average Home Value | $1,081,110 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,321
Single Family
1,582
Multi-Family
15,739
Businesses
1,207
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Patricia Newell • RE/MAX Realty South
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2464700