23586 NW Saint Helens Rd UNIT U04PortlandOR97230



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play23586 NW Saint Helens Rd UNIT U04, Portland, OR, 97230 in Portland is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.87%. At $489,000 with a 5.87% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $135,102 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.09) 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: $149,211.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(558) | $450 |
City averages based on Portland market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,394 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,757 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.87x |
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 2017
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 97230, Portland, OR area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,103 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,699 (54.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,495 (40.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 909 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $473,969 |
| Average Home Value | $499,367 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,969
Single Family
14,523
Multi-Family
1,446
Businesses
1,086



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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 2017
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 97230, Portland, OR area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,103 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,699 (54.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,495 (40.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 909 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $473,969 |
| Average Home Value | $499,367 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,969
Single Family
14,523
Multi-Family
1,446
Businesses
1,086
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