Real Estate Investing in Fife, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 11,871 • Pierce County

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Should you buy in Fife, WA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade D (54/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

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Appreciation

2.4% 5yr CAGR

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Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $558,680
Avg Monthly Rent $1,962
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Investing in Fife Real Estate

Fife in Washington is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Fife is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

unambiguously Fife's sale market has not rewarded patience. less favorable for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Fife a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Harborside Property Management LLC offers commercial and residential property manager services in Tacoma & Gig Harbor, including single-family and multi-family homes. summary from their website

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Haven Property Management is a full-service residential management company based in Federal Way, WA, covering the Greater Puget Sound area. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$558,680
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,962
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Fife, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fife, WA

What is the renter demographic in Fife, WA?

The tenant pool in Fife, WA is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,962/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

What approach is best for Fife, WA real estate?

In Fife, WA the durable play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $559K prices and $1,962/mo rents suits that approach.

How do home values compare in Fife, WA?

Fife, WA median home values land near $559K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,962/mo-per-month rentals.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Fife, WA?

Vacancy in Fife, WA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,962/mo.

What is it like being a landlord in Fife, WA?

Rental owners in Fife, WA deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

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