1020 68th St UNIT 2West Des MoinesIA50266



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThis West Des Moines rental at 1020 68th St UNIT 2, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 sits in the solid-income band: 11.83% gross yield, $1,760/mo rent, $376/mo net after the $803/mo debt service, DSCR 2.19. Entry price of $178,500 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $49,316 and $1,644/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $93,091.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $376 | $1,250 |
City averages based on West Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,760 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,313 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.34x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1993
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$225 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50266, West Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,158 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,448 (46.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,717 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,993 ( 9.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $398,812 |
| Average Home Value | $442,652 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,201
Single Family
11,911
Multi-Family
7,290
Businesses
1,810



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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


Condo
Built in 1993
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$225 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50266, West Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,158 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,448 (46.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,717 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,993 ( 9.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $398,812 |
| Average Home Value | $442,652 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,201
Single Family
11,911
Multi-Family
7,290
Businesses
1,810
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Listed by: Joey Plummer • Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Mls Name: DMMLS
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Mls ID: #719361
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