31078 9th Avenue SFederal WayWA98003



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis Federal Way rental at 31078 9th Avenue S, Federal Way, WA, 98003 sits in the solid-income band: 8.39% gross yield, $2,930/mo rent, $412/mo net after the $1,884/mo debt service, DSCR 1.56. Entry price of $419,000 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $115,762 and $3,859/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $185,085.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $412 | $285 |
City averages based on Federal Way market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,930 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,352 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.25x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1986
3,131 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98003, Federal Way, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,028 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,192 (45.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,187 (50.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 649 ( 3.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $539,109 |
| Average Home Value | $663,372 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,426
Single Family
12,485
Multi-Family
6,941
Businesses
1,833



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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


Townhouse
Built in 1986
3,131 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98003, Federal Way, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,028 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,192 (45.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,187 (50.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 649 ( 3.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $539,109 |
| Average Home Value | $663,372 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,426
Single Family
12,485
Multi-Family
6,941
Businesses
1,833
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Listed by: James Nam • Real Broker LLC
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2422911








