234 E Ruth Ave APT 5PhoenixAZ85020



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 234 E Ruth Ave APT 5, Phoenix, AZ, 85020 in Phoenix worth modelling. At $165,000 with a 9.05% gross yield, the $1,244/mo rent leaves $84/mo after the $742/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.68 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $45,586 by year five; $1,520/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $68,606.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $84 | $450 |
City averages based on Phoenix market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,244 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,095 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.14x |
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.
Apartment
Built in 1985
642 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$185 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 85020, Phoenix, AZ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,813 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,883 (55.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,502 (36.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,428 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $543,651 |
| Average Home Value | $606,079 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,288
Single Family
10,808
Multi-Family
6,480
Businesses
1,169



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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


Apartment
Built in 1985
642 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$185 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 85020, Phoenix, AZ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,813 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,883 (55.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,502 (36.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,428 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $543,651 |
| Average Home Value | $606,079 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,288
Single Family
10,808
Multi-Family
6,480
Businesses
1,169
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Listed by: Keslie Halonen • Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners
Mls Name: ARMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #6735863
Disclaimer: All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc., Designated REALTOR- Chris Long - (480) 907-1010








