19620 51st Drive NE #A&BARLINGTONWA98223



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play19620 51st Drive NE #A&B, ARLINGTON, WA, 98223 in ARLINGTON is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.49%. At $625,000 with a 5.49% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $172,676 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.02) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $178,918.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(896) | $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 | $2,861 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,508 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.82x |
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 1977
0.38 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98223, Arlington, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,732 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,323 (67.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,109 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,300 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $712,747 |
| Average Home Value | $755,345 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,372
Single Family
16,566
Multi-Family
806
Businesses
1,253



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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 1977
0.38 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98223, Arlington, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,732 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,323 (67.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,109 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,300 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $712,747 |
| Average Home Value | $755,345 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,372
Single Family
16,566
Multi-Family
806
Businesses
1,253
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Listed by: Bill Townsend • CENTURY 21 Real Estate Center
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2459785








