Real Estate Investing in Waterville, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,851 • Douglas County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 14.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.2% 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 $332,682
Avg Monthly Rent $1,557
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Waterville Real Estate

Waterville (Washington) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Waterville is in that category.

Market conditions in Waterville are modest. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Population dynamics in Waterville haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with modest income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Wenatchee, WA

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Avg Home Value
$332,682
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,557
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Wenatchee, WA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
52%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Wenatchee, WA metro
0
Days to pending
6.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Waterville, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterville, WA

How much does a house cost in Waterville, WA?

Waterville, WA median home values land near $333K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,557/mo-per-month rentals.

Is rental property easy to operate in Waterville, WA?

Waterville, WA falls under WA landlord-tenant law, which is tenant-protective. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

Is vacancy a concern in Waterville, WA?

Vacancy in Waterville, WA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,557/mo.

Can I house hack in Waterville, WA?

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

How deep is the rental pool in Waterville, WA?

Waterville, WA offers a stable renter base at the $1,557/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

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