2548 Smithers Avenue SRentonWA98055
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingThere's a case for owning boring assets in strong markets. Rental yield 6.15%. It won't spike overnight, but it will produce quarter after quarter of U.S. dollar income with long-run appreciation. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan removes U.S. income documentation barriers for non-residents. Five-year appreciation of $186,490 and $6,217/yr in equity build project total return of $215,988.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(615) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,460 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,806 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.91x |
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 1971
7,649 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$200 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98055, Renton, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,226 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,055 (49.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,774 (46.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 397 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $650,240 |
| Average Home Value | $741,298 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,899
Single Family
7,981
Multi-Family
1,918
Businesses
284
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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 1971
7,649 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$200 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98055, Renton, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,226 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,055 (49.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,774 (46.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 397 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $650,240 |
| Average Home Value | $741,298 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,899
Single Family
7,981
Multi-Family
1,918
Businesses
284
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jesse Savage • Paramount Real Estate Group
Mls Name: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
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