706 Laurel StreetKelsoWA98626
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder706 Laurel Street, Kelso, WA, 98626 in Kelso earns a respectable 7.54% gross yield at $349,900, but after the $1,573/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $95/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.40) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $96,671 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $138,562.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $95 | $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 | $2,198 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,964 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1947
4,800 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 1947
4,800 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: Chris Roewe • Woodford Commercial RE
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2376126