972 NW 54th StreetSeattleWA98107
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play972 NW 54th Street, Seattle, WA, 98107 in Seattle is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 3.02%. At $998,900 with a 3.02% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $275,978 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.56) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $153,365.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,491) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Seattle market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,514 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,607 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.45x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2025
2,352 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98107, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,998 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,002 (35.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,066 (59.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 930 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,004,136 |
| Average Home Value | $1,128,263 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,211
Single Family
7,854
Multi-Family
8,357
Businesses
1,507
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2025
2,352 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98107, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,998 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,002 (35.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,066 (59.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 930 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,004,136 |
| Average Home Value | $1,128,263 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,211
Single Family
7,854
Multi-Family
8,357
Businesses
1,507
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Drew Smith • Urban Commercial Partners, LLC
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2373990