5015 Cathedral Ave NWWashingtonDC20016
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 5015 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20016 in Washington at $1,480,000, 4.52% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 4.52%. The $5,575/mo rent partially funds the $6,655/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $408,897 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.84) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $360,353.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,087) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Washington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,575 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,073 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.69x |
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 1953
5,001 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20016, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,169 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,083 (52.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,147 (35.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,939 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,255,037 |
| Average Home Value | $1,294,909 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,340
Single Family
7,194
Multi-Family
8,146
Businesses
1,109
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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 1953
5,001 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20016, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,169 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,083 (52.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,147 (35.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,939 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,255,037 |
| Average Home Value | $1,294,909 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,340
Single Family
7,194
Multi-Family
8,146
Businesses
1,109
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Guy-Didier Godat • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #DCDC2215826