2136 NE 9th AvePortlandOR97212



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play2136 NE 9th Ave, Portland, OR, 97212 in Portland is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 3.98%. At $1,340,000 with a 3.98% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $370,217 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.74) 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: $272,429.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,650) | $450 |
City averages based on Portland market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,439 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,555 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.59x |
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 1907
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 97212, Portland, OR area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,122 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,704 (55.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,723 (39.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 695 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $851,100 |
| Average Home Value | $909,403 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,276
Single Family
9,524
Multi-Family
1,752
Businesses
771



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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 1907
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 97212, Portland, OR area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,122 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,704 (55.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,723 (39.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 695 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $851,100 |
| Average Home Value | $909,403 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,276
Single Family
9,524
Multi-Family
1,752
Businesses
771
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