4936 Cottage Lane SELaceyWA98503
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThe cash-flow margin at 4936 Cottage Lane SE, Lacey, WA, 98503 in Lacey is narrow, $137/mo net on $2,328/mo rent after the $1,639/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $364,500 with a 7.66% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($100,705 over five years) and $3,357/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.42 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $146,728.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $137 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,328 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,046 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.14x |
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 1982
2,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98503, Lacey, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,864 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,569 (53.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,421 (41.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 874 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $489,421 |
| Average Home Value | $552,195 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,227
Single Family
14,773
Multi-Family
2,454
Businesses
707
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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 1982
2,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98503, Lacey, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,864 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,569 (53.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,421 (41.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 874 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $489,421 |
| Average Home Value | $552,195 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,227
Single Family
14,773
Multi-Family
2,454
Businesses
707
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Suzie Elliott • Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2431925