1516 E Capitol St NE #LWashingtonDC20003
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $699,000, 1516 E Capitol St NE #L, Washington, DC, 20003 in Washington generates $4,469/mo in rent (7.67% yield) but nets only $97/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.42) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $193,121. Total projected return: $288,381.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $97 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Washington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,469 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,813 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.17x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20003, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,121 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,629 (25.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,625 (59.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,867 (14.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $959,664 |
| Average Home Value | $1,046,138 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,270
Single Family
9,011
Multi-Family
16,259
Businesses
1,508
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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 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20003, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,121 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,629 (25.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,625 (59.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,867 (14.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $959,664 |
| Average Home Value | $1,046,138 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,270
Single Family
9,011
Multi-Family
16,259
Businesses
1,508
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #DCDC2245678