612 N 1st AvenueKelsoWA98626
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 612 N 1st Avenue, Kelso, WA, 98626 in Kelso at $549,900, 5.92% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 5.92%. The $2,713/mo rent partially funds the $2,473/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $151,927 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.10) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $169,929.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(592) | $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 | $2,713 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,087 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.88x |
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 1965
6,507 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 1965
6,507 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: Jesse Cope • RE/MAX Premier Group
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2426256