18420 SE 224th StreetKentWA98042
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 18420 SE 224th Street, Kent, WA, 98042 in Kent. Rental yield 4.44%. At $1,225,000 with 4.44% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $338,445 in new equity by year five, complemented by $11,282/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.82) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $281,526.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,830) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Kent market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,534 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,876 |
| 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 1965
1.12 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 1965
1.12 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: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #2504764