20245 148th Avenue SEKentWA98042



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 20245 148th Avenue SE, Kent, WA, 98042 in Kent offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.52%. DSCR 1.21 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $241,746 in additional property value over five years, with $8,059/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $298,331.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(509) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Kent market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,751 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,912 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.97x |
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
2.35 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
2.35 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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Listed by: David L. Hokenson • Redfin
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2429635








