20618 1st Avenue SSeattleWA98198
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 20618 1st Avenue S, Seattle, WA, 98198 in Seattle at $563,000. Rental yield 7.06%. The 7.06% yield and 1.25 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $155,547 by year five, and $5,185/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $192,735.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(196) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Seattle market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,172 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,271 |
| 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 1953
8,498 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 1953
8,498 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: Melissa D. Weese • Trellis + Vine Real Estate
Mls Name: NWMLS
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Mls ID: #2375828
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