220 S 55th StreetTacomaWA98408



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThe cash-flow margin at 220 S 55th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98408 in Tacoma is narrow, $130/mo net on $2,760/mo rent after the $1,967/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $437,500 with a 7.57% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($120,873 over five years) and $4,029/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.40 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $173,976.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $130 | $285 |
City averages based on Tacoma market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
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 | $2,760 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,456 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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 1929
4,800 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98408, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,086 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,364 (66.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,429 (30.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 293 ( 3.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $509,715 |
| Average Home Value | $551,139 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,710
Single Family
6,912
Multi-Family
798
Businesses
325



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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 1929
4,800 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98408, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,086 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,364 (66.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,429 (30.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 293 ( 3.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $509,715 |
| Average Home Value | $551,139 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,710
Single Family
6,912
Multi-Family
798
Businesses
325
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Mls Name: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #2555896








