4262 SE 37th Ave #5PortlandOR97202



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 4262 SE 37th Ave #5, Portland, OR, 97202 in Portland is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.82%. The 5.82% gross yield at $419,400 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $115,872 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.08) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $126,764.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(498) | $450 |
City averages based on Portland market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,034 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,365 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.86x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2024
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 97202, Portland, OR area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,943 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,458 (45.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,812 (46.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,673 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $708,778 |
| Average Home Value | $749,176 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,150
Single Family
16,343
Multi-Family
3,807
Businesses
1,425



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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


Townhouse
Built in 2024
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 97202, Portland, OR area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,943 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,458 (45.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,812 (46.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,673 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $708,778 |
| Average Home Value | $749,176 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,150
Single Family
16,343
Multi-Family
3,807
Businesses
1,425
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