2229 3rd Ave SWAltoonaIA50009



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid, durable, and financeable, 2229 3rd Ave SW, Altoona, IA, 50009 in Altoona earns a 9.51% gross yield at $213,500. Rent of $1,692/mo nets $305/mo after the $960/mo mortgage. The 1.76 DSCR signals clean DSCR underwriting through Ziffy Mortgage, with no personal income verification required. Five-year value growth of $58,986 and $1,966/yr in equity accumulation project a total cumulative return of $100,936.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $305 | $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 | $1,692 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,302 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.30x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2006
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50009, Altoona, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,219 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,552 (64.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,043 (29.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 624 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $318,899 |
| Average Home Value | $345,433 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,784
Single Family
8,330
Multi-Family
1,454
Businesses
564



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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


Townhouse
Built in 2006
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50009, Altoona, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,219 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,552 (64.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,043 (29.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 624 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $318,899 |
| Average Home Value | $345,433 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,784
Single Family
8,330
Multi-Family
1,454
Businesses
564
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