Real Estate Investing in Vashon, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 10,424 • King County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (31/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 16.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.7% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $901,908
Avg Monthly Rent $2,600
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Vashon Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Vashon shows the kind of soft fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Across Vashon's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run sluggish: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rent trends and price trends in Vashon are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Washington.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Vashon — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★☆☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Alki Property Management LLC specializes in apartment rentals. summary from their website

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Brink Property Management offers residential property management and vacant home management services in Bellevue, providing marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$901,908
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,600
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

ZIP Codes in Vashon, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vashon, WA

What is the best play in Vashon, WA?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Vashon, WA. The numbers - $902K homes against $2,600/mo rents - support that play.

How much rent can I charge in Vashon, WA?

Average rent in Vashon, WA is approximately $2,600/mo per month. Against $902K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Does Vashon, WA favor landlords or tenants?

For rental operators, Vashon, WA rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Does house hacking make sense in Vashon, WA?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Vashon, WA reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Is Vashon, WA a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Vashon, WA scores 2.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $902K and rents near $2,600/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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