5204 N Bennett Street #306RustonWA98407



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 5204 N Bennett Street #306, Ruston, WA, 98407 in Ruston is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.3%. The 4.3% gross yield at $1,140,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $314,961 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.80) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $253,278.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,768) | $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 | $4,085 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,399 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.64x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2009
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98407, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,519 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,796 (64.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,306 (31.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 417 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $683,531 |
| Average Home Value | $750,872 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,588
Single Family
7,800
Multi-Family
2,788
Businesses
285



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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


Condo
Built in 2009
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98407, Tacoma, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,519 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,796 (64.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,306 (31.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 417 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $683,531 |
| Average Home Value | $750,872 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,588
Single Family
7,800
Multi-Family
2,788
Businesses
285
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Listed by: Tracey Zuck • Keller Williams Realty PS
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2382367








