1839 S 246th PlaceDes MoinesWA98198
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 1839 S 246th Place, Des Moines, WA, 98198 in Des Moines offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.36%. DSCR 1.18 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $162,288 in additional property value over five years, with $5,410/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $195,515.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(417) | $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 | $3,114 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,297 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.94x |
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 1962
8,041 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98198, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,551 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,940 (51.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,643 (42.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 968 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $668,434 |
| Average Home Value | $799,850 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,886
Single Family
8,936
Multi-Family
5,950
Businesses
818
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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 1962
8,041 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98198, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,551 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,940 (51.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,643 (42.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 968 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $668,434 |
| Average Home Value | $799,850 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,886
Single Family
8,936
Multi-Family
5,950
Businesses
818
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Ashley Seefeld • Every Door Real Estate
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2440140