5230 16th Avenue NESeattleWA98105
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Seattle at 5230 16th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA, 98105 projects strong ROI of 6.91%. Rental yield 2.77%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $704,518 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 49.54%, translating into $356,885 in total cumulative return on $720,375 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(9,450) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Seattle market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,879 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $14,314 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.41x |
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 1922
4,321 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98105, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,129 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,573 (25.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 14,642 (66.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,914 ( 8.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,357,253 |
| Average Home Value | $1,424,115 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,980
Single Family
8,289
Multi-Family
11,691
Businesses
1,361
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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 1922
4,321 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98105, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,129 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,573 (25.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 14,642 (66.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,914 ( 8.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,357,253 |
| Average Home Value | $1,424,115 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,980
Single Family
8,289
Multi-Family
11,691
Businesses
1,361
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Paul Jackson • Real Property Associates
Mls Name: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
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