544 SW 97th Street #5SeattleWA98106
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 544 SW 97th Street #5, Seattle, WA, 98106 in Seattle the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 5.8%. The 5.8% gross yield on a $1,099,900 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $303,882 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (1.07) 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: $332,690.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,394) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Seattle market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,314 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,174 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.86x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 2025
4,338 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98106, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,278 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,315 (56.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,548 (40.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 415 ( 3.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $731,639 |
| Average Home Value | $831,135 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,266
Single Family
8,359
Multi-Family
2,907
Businesses
483
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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
Single Family
Built in 2025
4,338 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98106, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,278 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,315 (56.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,548 (40.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 415 ( 3.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $731,639 |
| Average Home Value | $831,135 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,266
Single Family
8,359
Multi-Family
2,907
Businesses
483
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2483172