1414 5th St NW #AWashingtonDC20001

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 1414 5th St NW #A, Washington, DC, 20001 in Washington is capital appreciation. Rental yield 3.16%. The 3.16% gross yield at $1,555,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $429,618 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.58) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $251,205.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $0 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Washington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,090 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,710 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.47x |
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.
Apartment
Built in 1900
1,868 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20001, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 31,258 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,610 (24.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 19,069 (61.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,579 (14.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $858,542 |
| Average Home Value | $926,439 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
29,069
Single Family
8,083
Multi-Family
20,986
Businesses
1,943



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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


Apartment
Built in 1900
1,868 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20001, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 31,258 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,610 (24.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 19,069 (61.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,579 (14.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $858,542 |
| Average Home Value | $926,439 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
29,069
Single Family
8,083
Multi-Family
20,986
Businesses
1,943
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