3738 E J StreetTacomaWA98404



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThis is a cash-flow-light asset: 3738 E J Street, Tacoma, WA, 98404 in Tacoma, $464,950, 7.53% gross yield, $121/mo net income. Consider it a market-entry position, the $2,916/mo rent covers the $2,091/mo payment with a margin, and 5%/yr appreciation is projected to add $128,457 to the asset's value over five years. Ziffy Mortgage approves DSCR loans (coverage 1.39) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation. Consider a higher down payment to widen the monthly margin. Total projected return: $183,721.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $121 | $285 |
City averages based on Tacoma market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,916 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,610 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1910
5,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98404, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,577 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,615 (60.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,516 (35.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 446 ( 3.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $493,245 |
| Average Home Value | $530,997 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,898
Single Family
10,846
Multi-Family
1,052
Businesses
328



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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 1910
5,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98404, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,577 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,615 (60.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,516 (35.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 446 ( 3.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $493,245 |
| Average Home Value | $530,997 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,898
Single Family
10,846
Multi-Family
1,052
Businesses
328
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Listed by: Siena Bovenkamp • eXp Realty
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2403991








