3915 198th Street SE #D1BothellWA98012
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 3915 198th Street SE #D1, Bothell, WA, 98012 in Bothell fits: $1,142,995, 4.63% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $315,788 in value within five years. Rental yield 4.63%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.86) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $10,527/yr in principal paydown and $315,788 in appreciation project a total return of $257,958.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,731) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,414 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,690 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.66x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 2026
2,134 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$274 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98012, Bothell, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 30,137 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 19,278 (64.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,006 (33.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 853 ( 2.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $864,950 |
| Average Home Value | $912,604 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
27,982
Single Family
21,878
Multi-Family
6,104
Businesses
673
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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 2026
2,134 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$274 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98012, Bothell, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 30,137 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 19,278 (64.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,006 (33.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 853 ( 2.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $864,950 |
| Average Home Value | $912,604 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
27,982
Single Family
21,878
Multi-Family
6,104
Businesses
673
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Angela Duong • Teambuilder KW
Mls Name: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
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Mls ID: #2498804
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