5225 S 234th Place #14-4KentWA98032
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 5225 S 234th Place #14-4, Kent, WA, 98032 in Kent the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 5.01%. The 5.01% gross yield on a $575,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $158,862 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.88) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $138,775.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,591) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Kent market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,400 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,368 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.71x |
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 6.5% rate / 30-yr fixed, 25% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Townhouse
Built in 1996
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98032, Kent, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,244 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,094 (37.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,179 (56.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 971 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $578,250 |
| Average Home Value | $690,729 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,532
Single Family
7,163
Multi-Family
8,369
Businesses
2,598
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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
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Mls Name: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
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Mls ID: #2582484
