3955 SE 170th AvePortlandOR97236



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowDay-one income is the story at 3955 SE 170th Ave, Portland, OR, 97236 in Portland. Priced at $330,000, it generates $3,550/mo in gross rent and $1,382/mo in net monthly cash flow, a 12.91% yield that comfortably supports the 2.39 DSCR needed for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR mortgage. Projected annual cash flow: $16,590. Five-year appreciation: $91,173. Equity from principal paydown: $3,039/yr. Total projected cumulative return: $214,707.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.9% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,382 | $450 |
City averages based on Portland market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,550 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,036 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.74x |
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 1961
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 97236, Portland, OR area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,986 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,379 (56.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,061 (39.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 546 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $482,013 |
| Average Home Value | $519,562 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,864
Single Family
13,081
Multi-Family
783
Businesses
392



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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 1961
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 97236, Portland, OR area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,986 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,379 (56.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,061 (39.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 546 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $482,013 |
| Average Home Value | $519,562 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,864
Single Family
13,081
Multi-Family
783
Businesses
392
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Listed by: Christine Binge • Modern Realty
Mls Name: RMLS (OR)
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Mls ID: #770628925
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