104 1st Ave E APT 1NewtonIA50208
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 1.45% gross rental yield, 104 1st Ave E APT 1, Newton, IA, 50208 in Newton is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $599,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $165,493 by year five, with $5,517/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.27) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,699) | $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 | $725 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,185 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.17x |
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 1900
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$6,400 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50208, Newton, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,966 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,655 (63.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,601 (29.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 710 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $171,711 |
| Average Home Value | $218,468 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,615
Single Family
7,477
Multi-Family
1,138
Businesses
647
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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 1900
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$6,400 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50208, Newton, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,966 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,655 (63.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,601 (29.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 710 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $171,711 |
| Average Home Value | $218,468 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,615
Single Family
7,477
Multi-Family
1,138
Businesses
647
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