3518 Valley DrAlexandriaVA22302
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income3518 Valley Dr, Alexandria, VA, 22302 in Alexandria earns a respectable 9.13% gross yield at $425,000, but after the $1,911/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $65/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.69) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $117,420 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $205,331.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $65 | $1,850 |
City averages based on Alexandria market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,233 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,371 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.36x |
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 1941
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 22302, Alexandria, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,009 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,787 (47.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,577 (45.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 645 ( 6.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $752,417 |
| Average Home Value | $795,715 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,935
Single Family
4,979
Multi-Family
4,956
Businesses
444
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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 1941
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 22302, Alexandria, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,009 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,787 (47.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,577 (45.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 645 ( 6.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $752,417 |
| Average Home Value | $795,715 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,935
Single Family
4,979
Multi-Family
4,956
Businesses
444
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Dale Brundage • Real Property Management Pros
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #VAAX2053972