1548 Northgate Rd NWWashingtonDC20012
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 1548 Northgate Rd NW, Washington, DC, 20012 in Washington is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.19%. The 4.19% gross yield at $1,250,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $345,352 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.78) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $282,283.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,951) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Washington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,365 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,819 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.64x |
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 1948
5,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20012, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,966 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,110 (51.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,023 (37.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 833 (10.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $819,310 |
| Average Home Value | $904,245 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,755
Single Family
4,529
Multi-Family
3,226
Businesses
401
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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 1948
5,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20012, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,966 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,110 (51.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,023 (37.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 833 (10.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $819,310 |
| Average Home Value | $904,245 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,755
Single Family
4,529
Multi-Family
3,226
Businesses
401
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #DCDC2229506