3802 James Street #16BellinghamWA98226



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 3802 James Street #16, Bellingham, WA, 98226 in Bellingham deserves attention. This $360,000 property earns $3,600/mo in rent, a 12% gross yield, and nets $1,436/mo after the $1,619/mo payment. DSCR 2.22 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $99,461 compounds alongside $3,316/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $228,603.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,436 | $1,850 |
City averages based on Bellingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,600 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,021 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.78x |
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 1989
1,511 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98226, Bellingham, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,356 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,377 (58.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,073 (37.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 906 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $663,456 |
| Average Home Value | $724,372 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,752
Single Family
17,827
Multi-Family
2,925
Businesses
1,416



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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 1989
1,511 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98226, Bellingham, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,356 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,377 (58.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,073 (37.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 906 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $663,456 |
| Average Home Value | $724,372 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,752
Single Family
17,827
Multi-Family
2,925
Businesses
1,416
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Listed by: Shelly Jo Chambers • eXp Realty
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2414527








