2124 21st Rd NArlingtonVA22201



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 2124 21st Rd N, Arlington, VA, 22201 in Arlington is capital appreciation. Rental yield 3.52%. The 3.52% gross yield at $1,825,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $504,214 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.65) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $332,762.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.5% | 4.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,874) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Arlington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,353 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,183 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.53x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1995
2,878 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 22201, Arlington, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,883 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,845 (28.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,563 (65.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,475 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $985,851 |
| Average Home Value | $1,062,364 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,862
Single Family
5,453
Multi-Family
16,409
Businesses
1,067



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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


Townhouse
Built in 1995
2,878 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 22201, Arlington, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,883 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,845 (28.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,563 (65.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,475 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $985,851 |
| Average Home Value | $1,062,364 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,862
Single Family
5,453
Multi-Family
16,409
Businesses
1,067
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