Chelan County
Active LendingOpportunity ZoneChelan County, Chelan County · Wenatchee, WA
Median Home Value
$527,954
Est. Cap Rate
2.6%
Based on rent yield × 65%
Vacancy Rate
19.2%
63% owner-occupied
Population
80K
Median income: $78,306
Chelan County Investment Analysis
Chelan County (population 80K) offers median home values of $527,954 — positioning it as a premium market for investors. The 2.6% cap rate positions Chelan County as a premium appreciation market where equity growth drives returns. Values are stable with 0.4% annual growth, offering predictable returns without overheating risk. A healthy 37% renter population supports median rents of $1,756/month, providing reliable income streams for buy-and-hold investors. As your Real Estate CFO, we recommend exploring bridge financing for repositioning in Chelan County. Get pre-qualified for $150K–$10M in financing — term sheet in 48 hours.
Market Details
Housing Stock
38K units
Single-family: 26K
Multifamily: 7K (19.6%)
Investment Metrics
Gross Yield 4.0%
Cap Rate 2.6%
Price-to-Rent 25.1 (Favors renting)
Property Tax $3,235/yr
Demographics
Median Income $78,306
Median Age 40.4
Employment 99.6%
Home Value Trends
1-Year Appreciation +0.4%
3-Year Appreciation +2.5%
5-Year Appreciation +20.4%
Rental Market
$1,756/mo
Renter population: 36.7%
Lending Status
Active Lending
$150K – $10M · Business purpose
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis
Investment Strategy Assessment
How Chelan County performs for each investment strategy
DSCR Rental
ChallengingChelan County's 2.6% cap rate suggests an appreciation-focused market. Consider value-add strategies to improve cash flow.
- Up to 85% LTV
- No income verification
- 5-30 year terms
Fix & Flip
Higher RiskVacancy at 19.2% — factor in longer hold times when modeling your flip ROI in Chelan County.
- Up to 90% of purchase + rehab
- 6-18 month terms
- Draw schedule for rehab
Bridge / Value-Add
Strong MatchBridge financing works in any market condition. Use it for acquisitions, refinances, or transitional properties in Chelan County while you stabilize or reposition.
- Up to 80% LTV
- 12-24 month terms
- Interest-only payments
Top Cities in Chelan County
6 cities by population
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Property Details
Investment Projection
-$1,673
-15.2%
0.63
-$20,071
Monthly P&I: $2,769 | Est. Expenses: $660
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Chelan County Investment Report
Comprehensive county market analysis
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Make data-driven investment decisions with our comprehensive county report, including pricing trends, rental yields, and DSCR loan scenarios.
- Complete market data & demographics
- 5-year price appreciation trends
- Rental yield analysis by property type
- Investment opportunity score
- Comparable market benchmarks
- DSCR loan scenario modeling
Top 10 Cities in Chelan County for DSCR Investment
Our data team analyzed every citie in Chelan County to find the best opportunities for cash-flowing DSCR investments.
Top 10 Cities
Chelan County | DSCR Investment
Compare Your Financing Options for Chelan County
Not all investment loans are created equal. See how DSCR loans stack up against traditional financing.
DSCR Loan
USDV Capital
6.5% - 8.5%
Up to 80%
Conventional Loan
Traditional Banks
6.0% - 7.5%
Up to 80%
Hard Money
Private Lenders
10% - 15%
Up to 70%
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Download our comprehensive guide covering DSCR loans, conventional financing, hard money, bridge loans, and more. Includes rate comparisons, qualification requirements, and scenario-based recommendations.
- 20+ page PDF guide
- Rate comparison charts
- Qualification checklists
Your Real Estate CFO
We don't work for one lender — we work for you. As your Real Estate CFO, we shop the full institutional market to structure the best capital solution for your Chelan County deal. Close in 28 days or we pay you $1,000.
$1.3B+
Transactions Advised
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States Active
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Or $1,000 Guarantee
Flexible Financing for Every Deal
All products below are eligible for our 28-day close guarantee.
Bridge Loans
Short-term financing for acquisitions, refinancing, or repositioning
- 12-24 month terms
- Up to 80% LTV
- Interest-only payments
- Flexible prepayment
Fix & Flip
Fast funding for property renovation and resale
- 6-18 month terms
- Up to 90% of purchase + rehab
- Fast closings
- Interest-only payments
Ground-Up Construction
Financing for new development projects from land to completion
- 12-36 month terms
- Up to 90% of costs
- Progress-based draws
- Interest-only payments
DSCR Rental
Long-term financing for single-family rentals and portfolio acquisitions
- 5-30 year terms
- Up to 85% LTV
- Portfolio options
- No personal income docs
Larger Deals
Multifamily & Build-to-Rent
For multifamily and build-to-rent community financing up to $50M, we work directly with institutional capital partners on custom terms. These deals require a consultation — not a form.
Multifamily
Permanent and bridge financing for apartment buildings and complexes — 5 units and up.
- Up to $50M
- 5–30 year terms
- Up to 80% LTV
- Bridge and permanent options
- Interest-only available
Build-to-Rent Communities
Institutional financing for single-family rental community developments from land to stabilization.
- Up to $50M
- Construction through permanent
- Community-scale underwriting
- Progress-based draw schedule
- Custom closing timeline
Looking for 1-4 unit investment properties? Check out our standard lending products for DSCR, fix & flip, and bridge loans.
Your Real Estate CFO
We structure, source, and close financing for your investment properties. Let us help you capitalize on Chelan County opportunities.
48-Hour
Term Sheet
$150K-$10M
Loan Range
28-Day
Close Guarantee
$1,000 GUARANTEE
If we can't close in 28 days, we pay you $1,000