601 S 4th AvenueKelsoWA98626
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 601 S 4th Avenue, Kelso, WA, 98626 in Kelso. Rental yield 4.94%. At $452,000 with 4.94% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $124,879 in new equity by year five, complemented by $4,163/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.92) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $113,757.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(899) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,865 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,579 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.72x |
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 1959
5,702 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98626, Kelso, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,729 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,126 (66.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,180 (29.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 423 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $402,706 |
| Average Home Value | $436,798 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,343
Single Family
9,456
Multi-Family
887
Businesses
596
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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 1959
5,702 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98626, Kelso, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,729 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,126 (66.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,180 (29.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 423 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $402,706 |
| Average Home Value | $436,798 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,343
Single Family
9,456
Multi-Family
887
Businesses
596
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Christine Schott • Keller Williams-Premier Prtnrs
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Mls ID: #2360288
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