309 1st Ave WAlbanyOR97321



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 309 1st Ave W, Albany, OR, 97321 in Albany fits: $650,000, 3.27% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $179,583 in value within five years. Rental yield 3.27%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.61) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $5,987/yr in principal paydown and $179,583 in appreciation project a total return of $107,435.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.3% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,154) | $420 |
City averages based on Albany market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,770 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,665 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.48x |
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 1890
2,613 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 97321, Albany, OR area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,501 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,923 (71.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,233 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 345 ( 2.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $503,213 |
| Average Home Value | $539,335 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,191
Single Family
11,770
Multi-Family
421
Businesses
1,449



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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 1890
2,613 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 97321, Albany, OR area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,501 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,923 (71.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,233 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 345 ( 2.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $503,213 |
| Average Home Value | $539,335 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,191
Single Family
11,770
Multi-Family
421
Businesses
1,449
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