209 Main StVan MeterIA50261
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 209 Main St, Van Meter, IA, 50261 in Van Meter worth modelling. At $138,000 with a 9.29% gross yield, the $1,068/mo rent leaves $172/mo after the $621/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.72 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $38,127 by year five; $1,271/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $63,580.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $172 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,068 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $841 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.27x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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.
Single Family
Built in 1880
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50261, Van Meter, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,207 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 982 (81.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 119 ( 9.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 106 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $523,148 |
| Average Home Value | $553,473 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,026
Single Family
1,014
Multi-Family
12
Businesses
39
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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
Single Family
Built in 1880
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50261, Van Meter, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,207 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 982 (81.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 119 ( 9.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 106 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $523,148 |
| Average Home Value | $553,473 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,026
Single Family
1,014
Multi-Family
12
Businesses
39
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
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