440 St Helens Avenue #310TacomaWA98402
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe 9.95% yield at 440 St Helens Avenue #310, Tacoma, WA, 98402 in Tacoma is solid, but the $1,300/mo payment compresses net cash flow to $186/mo at $289,000. This is a tight-spread property, income covers debt, with little cushion. For investors who can optimise occupancy, the upside is real: 5% annual appreciation adds $79,845 by year five, and $2,662/yr in loan paydown builds equity. Ziffy Mortgage qualifies this via DSCR (1.84) without U.S. income documentation. Total projected return: $151,756.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $186 | $285 |
City averages based on Tacoma market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,396 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,622 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.48x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1969
940.90 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98402, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,421 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 388 ( 7.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,085 (75.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 948 (17.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $587,248 |
| Average Home Value | $633,022 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,028
Single Family
1,034
Multi-Family
3,994
Businesses
1,122
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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
Condo
Built in 1969
940.90 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98402, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,421 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 388 ( 7.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,085 (75.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 948 (17.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $587,248 |
| Average Home Value | $633,022 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,028
Single Family
1,034
Multi-Family
3,994
Businesses
1,122
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Gary Ellis • Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2478665