17721 SE 261st StreetCovingtonWA98042
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 17721 SE 261st Street, Covington, WA, 98042 in Covington offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.41%. DSCR 1.19 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $179,583 in additional property value over five years, with $5,987/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $217,847.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(437) | $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 | $3,470 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,649 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.95x |
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 1999
10,271 sqft 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 1999
10,271 sqft 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: Tanya Palacios • Keller Williams Realty PS
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2479792