98 Union Street #206SeattleWA98101
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 98 Union Street #206, Seattle, WA, 98101 in Seattle fits: $745,000, 4.71% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $205,830 in value within five years. Rental yield 4.71%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.87) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $6,862/yr in principal paydown and $205,830 in appreciation project a total return of $181,867.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,982) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Seattle market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,923 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,182 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.70x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1985
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98101, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,771 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,984 (14.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,890 (71.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,897 (13.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,195,402 |
| Average Home Value | $1,286,007 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,702
Single Family
664
Multi-Family
12,038
Businesses
2,260
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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
Condo
Built in 1985
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98101, Seattle, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,771 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,984 (14.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,890 (71.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,897 (13.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,195,402 |
| Average Home Value | $1,286,007 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,702
Single Family
664
Multi-Family
12,038
Businesses
2,260
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #2484646