25918 14th Avenue SDes MoinesWA98198
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder25918 14th Avenue S, Des Moines, WA, 98198 in Des Moines earns a respectable 7.4% gross yield at $550,000, but after the $2,473/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $85/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.37) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $151,955 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $213,606.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $85 | $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 | $3,391 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,087 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.10x |
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 1966
7,723 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98198, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,551 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,940 (51.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,643 (42.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 968 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $668,434 |
| Average Home Value | $799,850 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,886
Single Family
8,936
Multi-Family
5,950
Businesses
818
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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 1966
7,723 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98198, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,551 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,940 (51.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,643 (42.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 968 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $668,434 |
| Average Home Value | $799,850 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,886
Single Family
8,936
Multi-Family
5,950
Businesses
818
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jayna Pascua • eXp Realty
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2453394