101 Sparta StMarathonIA50565



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderCapital preservation and steady income define 101 Sparta St, Marathon, IA, 50565 in Marathon. Rental yield 7.08%. The 1.31 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $65,755 and $2,192/yr in principal reduction project total return of $81,501.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(142) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,404 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,451 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.97x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1976
1.66 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
Has HOA fee HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50565, Marathon, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 228 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 158 (69.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 34 (14.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 36 (15.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $155,000 |
| Average Home Value | $288,101 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
127
Single Family
127
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
9



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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


Multi Family
Built in 1976
1.66 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
Has HOA fee HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50565, Marathon, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 228 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 158 (69.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 34 (14.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 36 (15.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $155,000 |
| Average Home Value | $288,101 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
127
Single Family
127
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
9
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Mls Name: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR
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