4225 46th Avenue SSeattleWA98118
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 4225 46th Avenue S, Seattle, WA, 98118 in Seattle worth study. Rental yield 4.98%. The 4.98% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $774,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $213,842 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $3,215/mo partially offsets the $3,480/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.92 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $200,413.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,438) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Seattle market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,215 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,345 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.74x |
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 1961
5,039 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98118, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,071 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,434 (52.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,756 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 881 ( 4.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $876,613 |
| Average Home Value | $1,025,181 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,933
Single Family
13,469
Multi-Family
6,464
Businesses
1,135
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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
5,039 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98118, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,071 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,434 (52.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,756 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 881 ( 4.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $876,613 |
| Average Home Value | $1,025,181 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,933
Single Family
13,469
Multi-Family
6,464
Businesses
1,135
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #2498687