106 Sycamore StLa Porte CityIA50651
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income106 Sycamore St, La Porte City, IA, 50651 in La Porte City earns a respectable 8.81% gross yield at $198,500, but after the $893/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $168/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.63) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $54,842 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $86,338.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $168 | $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 | $1,457 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,210 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.20x |
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 1962
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50651, La Porte City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,708 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,300 (76.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 271 (15.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 137 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,575 |
| Average Home Value | $247,537 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,517
Single Family
1,428
Multi-Family
89
Businesses
97
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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 1962
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50651, La Porte City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,708 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,300 (76.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 271 (15.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 137 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,575 |
| Average Home Value | $247,537 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,517
Single Family
1,428
Multi-Family
89
Businesses
97
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Wendy Walker • Berkshire Hathaway Home Services One Realty Centre
Mls Name: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR
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Mls ID: #20252129
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