1333 W Smith RoadFerndaleWA98248
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 1333 W Smith Road, Ferndale, WA, 98248 in Ferndale the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 3.91%. The 3.91% gross yield on a $1,060,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $292,858 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.74) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $216,688.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,957) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,505 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,950 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.59x |
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 2016
0.93 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98248, Ferndale, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,736 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,678 (71.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,550 (23.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 508 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $661,579 |
| Average Home Value | $699,299 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,006
Single Family
9,821
Multi-Family
185
Businesses
903
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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 2016
0.93 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98248, Ferndale, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,736 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,678 (71.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,550 (23.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 508 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $661,579 |
| Average Home Value | $699,299 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,006
Single Family
9,821
Multi-Family
185
Businesses
903
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Barbara Thevenaz • John L. Scott Bellingham
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2409409