1530 U St SEWashingtonDC20020
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $395,400, 1530 U St SE, Washington, DC, 20020 in Washington generates $2,366/mo in rent (7.18% yield) but nets only $0/mo after debt service. Rental yield 7.18%. 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 (1.33) 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: $109,242. Total projected return: $88,055.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.2% | 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 | $2,366 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,234 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.73x |
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 1915
1,896 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20020, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,460 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,831 (27.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,173 (62.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,456 (10.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $436,983 |
| Average Home Value | $485,945 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,175
Single Family
12,130
Multi-Family
11,045
Businesses
706
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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 1915
1,896 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20020, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,460 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,831 (27.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,173 (62.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,456 (10.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $436,983 |
| Average Home Value | $485,945 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,175
Single Family
12,130
Multi-Family
11,045
Businesses
706
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices