








A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |


Rental property for sale in Creston at 103 N Sycamore St, Creston, IA, 50801 offers $1,080/mo rent that, after a $685/mo payment, leaves $171/mo cash flow. Total monthly income is $1,080/mo, and annual cash flow is $2,052/yr on $46,410 cash. Return on cash invested measures 24.33% in year one, and rental yield stands at 9.26% at a $140,000 entry. Equity gained on principal adds $903/yr while 5% annual appreciation compounds into $38,679 by year five. Five-year ROI records 126.93% and total cumulative return in cash reaches $58,906. Lending can use Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which structures approval around $1,080/mo property income versus a $685/mo payment rather than borrower’s personal income verification through W2s, Salary slips, and Tax returns.
Single Family
Built in 1880
2,613 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50801, Creston, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,417 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,674 (60.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,246 (28.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 497 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $133,418 |
| Average Home Value | $182,572 |
Residential
3,973
Single Family
3,619
Multi-Family
354
Businesses
385
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-21 | Listed for sale | $140,000 |
| 2023-02-28 | Sold | $48,000 |
| 2023-01-18 | Pending sale | $55,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-26 | $520.00 | -52.03% | $46,830 | 72.42% |
| 2023-03-26 | $1084.00 | 1.12% | $27,160 | -49.53% |
| 2022-03-26 | $1072.00 | 9.39% | $53,810 | N/A |



Listed by: Beatriz Sosa • RE/MAX Revolution
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #713840
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