6049 Merlot Lane SELaceyWA98513
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid fundamentals define the investment case at 6049 Merlot Lane SE, Lacey, WA, 98513 in Lacey: $2,504/mo in rent, $259/mo in net income, 9.25% gross yield, 1.71 DSCR, all at $325,000. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage qualifies using the property's income alone, clearing approval without U.S. residency or credit. Five-year equity from $89,792 in appreciation and $2,993/yr in principal paydown projects total cumulative return of $140,946.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $259 | $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 | $2,504 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,116 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.18x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 1998
3,053 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$292 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98513, Olympia, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,819 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,004 (69.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,082 (25.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 733 ( 4.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $550,463 |
| Average Home Value | $601,450 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,648
Single Family
13,264
Multi-Family
384
Businesses
71
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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 1998
3,053 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$292 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98513, Olympia, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,819 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,004 (69.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,082 (25.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 733 ( 4.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $550,463 |
| Average Home Value | $601,450 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,648
Single Family
13,264
Multi-Family
384
Businesses
71
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Tanya Palacios • Keller Williams Realty PS
Mls Name: NWMLS
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Mls ID: #2362523
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