838 S 316th StreetFederal WayWA98003
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderTight but positive: 838 S 316th Street, Federal Way, WA, 98003 in Federal Way at $549,950 earns $3,308/mo in rent and nets $3/mo after the $2,473/mo payment, a 7.22% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $151,941 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.34 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $5,065/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $208,249.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.2% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $3 | $285 |
City averages based on Federal Way market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,308 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,087 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.07x |
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 1959
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98003, Federal Way, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,028 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,192 (45.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,187 (50.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 649 ( 3.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $539,109 |
| Average Home Value | $663,372 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,426
Single Family
12,485
Multi-Family
6,941
Businesses
1,833
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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 1959
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98003, Federal Way, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,028 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,192 (45.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,187 (50.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 649 ( 3.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $539,109 |
| Average Home Value | $663,372 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,426
Single Family
12,485
Multi-Family
6,941
Businesses
1,833
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Gagan Deep • Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2370669