520 E Mount Ida AveAlexandriaVA22301
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder520 E Mount Ida Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22301 in Alexandria earns a respectable 7.31% gross yield at $599,000, but after the $2,693/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $68/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.35) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $165,493 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $231,052.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $68 | $1,850 |
City averages based on Alexandria market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,649 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,342 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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 1938
3,374 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 22301, Alexandria, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,685 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,090 (53.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,740 (35.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 855 (11.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,016,075 |
| Average Home Value | $1,118,677 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,777
Single Family
4,622
Multi-Family
2,155
Businesses
304
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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 1938
3,374 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 22301, Alexandria, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,685 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,090 (53.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,740 (35.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 855 (11.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,016,075 |
| Average Home Value | $1,118,677 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,777
Single Family
4,622
Multi-Family
2,155
Businesses
304
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #VAAX2052756