1825 E Sunset DriveBellinghamWA98226
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 1825 E Sunset Drive, Bellingham, WA, 98226 in Bellingham fits: $720,000, 5.04% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $198,923 in value within five years. Rental yield 5.04%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.93) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $6,631/yr in principal paydown and $198,923 in appreciation project a total return of $188,633.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,302) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Bellingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,026 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,042 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.75x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1966
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98226, Bellingham, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,356 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,377 (58.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,073 (37.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 906 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $663,456 |
| Average Home Value | $724,372 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,752
Single Family
17,827
Multi-Family
2,925
Businesses
1,416
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1966
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98226, Bellingham, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,356 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,377 (58.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,073 (37.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 906 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $663,456 |
| Average Home Value | $724,372 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,752
Single Family
17,827
Multi-Family
2,925
Businesses
1,416
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jake Thomas Reijm • Coldwell Banker Bain
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2411978