1503 137th Street E #7TacomaWA98445
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 1503 137th Street E #7, Tacoma, WA, 98445 in Tacoma is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.71%. The 5.71% gross yield at $653,990 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $180,685 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.06) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $194,881.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(817) | $285 |
City averages based on Tacoma market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,114 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,671 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.85x |
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 2024
5,427 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98445, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,846 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,360 (65.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,046 (31.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 440 ( 3.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $501,412 |
| Average Home Value | $537,717 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,723
Single Family
10,782
Multi-Family
941
Businesses
231
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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 2024
5,427 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98445, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,846 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,360 (65.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,046 (31.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 440 ( 3.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $501,412 |
| Average Home Value | $537,717 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,723
Single Family
10,782
Multi-Family
941
Businesses
231
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lisa Dufresne • James & Associates R.E. Inc.
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2418309