820 N 1st AvenueKelsoWA98626
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 820 N 1st Avenue, Kelso, WA, 98626 in Kelso worth modelling. At $355,000 with a 7.75% gross yield, the $2,292/mo rent leaves $158/mo after the $1,596/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.44 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $98,080 by year five; $3,270/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $144,533.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $158 | $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 | $2,292 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,993 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.15x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1925
7,440 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
Single Family
Built in 1925
7,440 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: Melissa Erickson • Windermere Northwest Living
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2419237