5226 Strathmore AveNorth BethesdaMD20852
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 5226 Strathmore Ave, North Bethesda, MD, 20852 in North Bethesda is capital appreciation. Rental yield 3.67%. The 3.67% gross yield at $1,395,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $385,413 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.68) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $245,274.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,818) | $450 |
City averages based on North Bethesda market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,265 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,121 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.53x |
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 2012
1,896 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20852, Rockville, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,582 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,523 (39.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 14,569 (54.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,490 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $704,175 |
| Average Home Value | $773,311 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,199
Single Family
8,792
Multi-Family
15,407
Businesses
2,444
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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 2012
1,896 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20852, Rockville, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,582 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,523 (39.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 14,569 (54.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,490 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $704,175 |
| Average Home Value | $773,311 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,199
Single Family
8,792
Multi-Family
15,407
Businesses
2,444
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Theresa Helfman Taylor • TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #MDMC2213370