305 138th Street ETacomaWA98445
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 305 138th Street E, Tacoma, WA, 98445 in Tacoma fits: $575,000, 4.62% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $158,862 in value within five years. Rental yield 4.62%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.86) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $5,296/yr in principal paydown and $158,862 in appreciation project a total return of $137,683.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,241) | $285 |
City averages based on Tacoma market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,215 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,228 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.69x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1964
0.47 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98445, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,846 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,360 (65.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,046 (31.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 440 ( 3.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $501,412 |
| Average Home Value | $537,717 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,723
Single Family
10,782
Multi-Family
941
Businesses
231
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1964
0.47 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98445, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,846 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,360 (65.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,046 (31.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 440 ( 3.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $501,412 |
| Average Home Value | $537,717 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,723
Single Family
10,782
Multi-Family
941
Businesses
231
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Mark Van Antwerp • Keller Williams Realty PS
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2480190