0 Cottonwood RdCarsonIA51525
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play0 Cottonwood Rd, Carson, IA, 51525 in Carson is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 2.77%. At $705,000 with a 2.77% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $194,779 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.51) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $78,204.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.8% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,954) | $150 |
City averages based on Carson market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,625 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,298 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.38x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 N/A
60 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51525, Carson, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 527 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 399 (75.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 88 (16.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 40 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $251,404 |
| Average Home Value | $289,336 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
333
Single Family
333
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
24
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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 N/A
60 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51525, Carson, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 527 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 399 (75.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 88 (16.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 40 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $251,404 |
| Average Home Value | $289,336 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
333
Single Family
333
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
24
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