20419 SE 261st PlaceCovingtonWA98042
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 20419 SE 261st Place, Covington, WA, 98042 in Covington worth modelling. At $849,000 with a 7.49% gross yield, the $5,300/mo rent leaves $189/mo after the $3,818/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.39 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $234,563 by year five; $7,819/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $333,881.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $189 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,300 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,766 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 2004
8,045 sqft 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 2004
8,045 sqft 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: #2529382