8610 42nd Avenue SSeattleWA98118
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 8610 42nd Avenue S, Seattle, WA, 98118 in Seattle at $899,500. Rental yield 6.68%. The 6.68% yield and 1.24 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $248,515 by year five, and $8,284/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $314,692.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(414) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Seattle market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,008 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,049 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.99x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 2025
1,629 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98118, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,071 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,434 (52.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,756 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 881 ( 4.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $876,613 |
| Average Home Value | $1,025,181 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,933
Single Family
13,469
Multi-Family
6,464
Businesses
1,135
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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 2025
1,629 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98118, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,071 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,434 (52.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,756 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 881 ( 4.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $876,613 |
| Average Home Value | $1,025,181 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,933
Single Family
13,469
Multi-Family
6,464
Businesses
1,135
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Zelfira White • Best Choice Realty LLC
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2477363