16613 SE 254th PlaceCovingtonWA98042
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 16613 SE 254th Place, Covington, WA, 98042 in Covington is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.46%. The 4.46% gross yield at $1,049,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $289,819 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.83) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $242,080.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,407) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,899 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,888 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.66x |
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 1973
0.65 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98042, Kent, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,456 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,086 (80.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,037 (17.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 333 ( 1.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $690,370 |
| Average Home Value | $818,331 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,450
Single Family
15,982
Multi-Family
1,468
Businesses
636
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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 1973
0.65 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98042, Kent, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,456 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,086 (80.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,037 (17.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 333 ( 1.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $690,370 |
| Average Home Value | $818,331 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,450
Single Family
15,982
Multi-Family
1,468
Businesses
636
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Brian Shields • Redfin
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2475720