515 S Royal StAlexandriaVA22314
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play515 S Royal St, Alexandria, VA, 22314 in Alexandria is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.82%. At $1,295,000 with a 5.82% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $357,785 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.08) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $395,988.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,459) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Alexandria market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,282 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,226 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.87x |
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 1964
1,367 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 22314, Alexandria, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,331 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,049 (37.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,678 (52.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,604 (10.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $961,850 |
| Average Home Value | $1,048,390 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,746
Single Family
8,902
Multi-Family
14,844
Businesses
2,873
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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 1964
1,367 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 22314, Alexandria, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,331 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,049 (37.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,678 (52.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,604 (10.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $961,850 |
| Average Home Value | $1,048,390 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,746
Single Family
8,902
Multi-Family
14,844
Businesses
2,873
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Sharon Wildberger • TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #VAAX2053810