








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


Investment property for sale in West Des Moines at 1045 68th St UNIT 2, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 offers a 10.16% rental yield on a $202,500 purchase with $1,715/mo rent. Total monthly income registers $1,715/mo, and a $991/mo payment leaves $175/mo available for distribution. Annual cash flow reaches $2,100/yr on $67,129 to close, and return on cash invested stands at 23.04% in year one. Equity gained on principal adds $1,307/yr while 5% annual appreciation supports $55,947 over five years. Portfolio math shows five-year ROI at 121.45% and total cumulative return in cash at $81,529. Financing is available via Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which evaluates $1,715/mo property income against a $991/mo payment rather than investor’s personal income documents like W2s, Salary slips, and Tax returns.
Condo
Built in 1993
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$225 monthly HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50266, West Des Moines, IA area.
| 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 |
Residential
19,201
Single Family
11,911
Multi-Family
7,290
Businesses
1,810
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-04 | Listed for sale | $202,500 |
| 2023-05-22 | Sold | $182,500 |
| 2023-04-10 | Pending sale | $195,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-08 | $2576.00 | 11.23% | $167,170 | 14.12% |
| 2022-04-08 | $2316.00 | -0.26% | $146,490 | 9.20% |
| 2021-04-08 | $2322.00 | 2.11% | $134,150 | 4.99% |



Listed by: SUSAN VANDERWAAL • Iowa Realty South
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #714972
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