1545 18th St NW Unit 521WashingtonDC20036
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow1545 18th St NW Unit 521, Washington, DC, 20036 in Washington earns a respectable 10.71% gross yield at $389,000, but after the $1,749/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $160/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.99) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $107,474 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $223,893.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.7% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $160 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Washington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,472 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,122 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.64x |
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 1900
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20036, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,592 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,131 (24.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,781 (60.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 680 (14.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $531,985 |
| Average Home Value | $695,480 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,785
Single Family
196
Multi-Family
3,589
Businesses
2,201
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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 1900
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20036, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,592 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,131 (24.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,781 (60.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 680 (14.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $531,985 |
| Average Home Value | $695,480 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,785
Single Family
196
Multi-Family
3,589
Businesses
2,201
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #DCDC2251712