3255 S 181st Street UNIT 97SeattleWA98188



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 3255 S 181st Street UNIT 97, Seattle, WA, 98188 in Seattle deserves attention. This $110,000 property earns $2,209/mo in rent, a 24.1% gross yield, and nets $1,548/mo after the $495/mo payment. DSCR 4.46 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $30,391 compounds alongside $1,013/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $141,241.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 24.1% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,548 | $1,250 |
City averages based on Seattle market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,209 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $617 |
| DSCR Ratio | 3.58x |
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.
Manufactured
Built in 2023
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98188, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,732 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,881 (41.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,140 (52.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 711 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $596,030 |
| Average Home Value | $656,865 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,709
Single Family
5,184
Multi-Family
5,525
Businesses
1,671



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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


Manufactured
Built in 2023
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98188, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,732 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,881 (41.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,140 (52.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 711 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $596,030 |
| Average Home Value | $656,865 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,709
Single Family
5,184
Multi-Family
5,525
Businesses
1,671
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