105 Zenith DrCouncil BluffsIA51503



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 105 Zenith Dr, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503 in Council Bluffs is listed at $251,000 and delivers $2,118/mo in rent and $488/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 10.13% yield and 1.88 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $69,347 over five years, and $2,312/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $126,906.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.1% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $488 | $450 |
City averages based on Council Bluffs market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,118 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,530 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.38x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1964
7,440 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51503, Council Bluffs, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,228 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,261 (63.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,873 (30.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,094 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $279,939 |
| Average Home Value | $335,167 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,841
Single Family
13,738
Multi-Family
2,103
Businesses
761



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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


Single Family
Built in 1964
7,440 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51503, Council Bluffs, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,228 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,261 (63.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,873 (30.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,094 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $279,939 |
| Average Home Value | $335,167 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,841
Single Family
13,738
Multi-Family
2,103
Businesses
761
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Listed by: Michelle Hiers • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
Mls Name: SWIAR
Mls ID: #25-1112
Disclaimer: Copyright Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.







