521 17th St NEWashingtonDC20002
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 521 17th St NE, Washington, DC, 20002 in Washington fits: $1,220,900, 2.31% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $337,312 in value within five years. Rental yield 2.31%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.43) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $11,245/yr in principal paydown and $337,312 in appreciation project a total return of $144,148.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $0 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Washington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,353 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,803 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.35x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1950
2,272 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20002, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 45,543 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,288 (27.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 26,295 (57.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,960 (15.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $826,456 |
| Average Home Value | $892,956 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
43,009
Single Family
18,248
Multi-Family
24,761
Businesses
1,755
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1950
2,272 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20002, Washington, DC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 45,543 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,288 (27.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 26,295 (57.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,960 (15.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $826,456 |
| Average Home Value | $892,956 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
43,009
Single Family
18,248
Multi-Family
24,761
Businesses
1,755
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices