3603 38th St NW APT 102WashingtonDC20016
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderTight but positive: 3603 38th St NW APT 102, Washington, DC, 20016 in Washington at $424,500 earns $2,654/mo in rent and nets $0/mo after the $1,909/mo payment, a 7.5% yield with limited short-term income headroom. Rental yield 7.5%. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $117,282 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.39 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $3,910/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $140,691.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $0 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Washington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,654 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,826 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.94x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1985
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20016, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,169 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,083 (52.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,147 (35.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,939 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,255,037 |
| Average Home Value | $1,294,909 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,340
Single Family
7,194
Multi-Family
8,146
Businesses
1,109
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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
Condo
Built in 1985
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20016, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,169 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,083 (52.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,147 (35.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,939 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,255,037 |
| Average Home Value | $1,294,909 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,340
Single Family
7,194
Multi-Family
8,146
Businesses
1,109
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices