4855 42nd Avenue SW #BSeattleWA98116



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid, durable, and financeable, 4855 42nd Avenue SW #B, Seattle, WA, 98116 in Seattle earns a 8.19% gross yield at $899,000. Rent of $6,138/mo nets $734/mo after the $4,042/mo mortgage. The 1.52 DSCR signals clean DSCR underwriting through Ziffy Mortgage, with no personal income verification required. Five-year value growth of $248,377 and $8,280/yr in equity accumulation project a total cumulative return of $387,476.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.2% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $734 | $1,250 |
City averages based on Seattle market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,138 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,046 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.22x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2023
1,258 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98116, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,246 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,092 (49.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,420 (45.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 734 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,120,764 |
| Average Home Value | $1,275,439 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,702
Single Family
7,904
Multi-Family
6,798
Businesses
790



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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 2023
1,258 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98116, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,246 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,092 (49.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,420 (45.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 734 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,120,764 |
| Average Home Value | $1,275,439 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,702
Single Family
7,904
Multi-Family
6,798
Businesses
790
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Listed by: Mara Haveson • COMPASS
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2467515








