1070 50th St UNIT 3DWest Des MoinesIA50266



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeMost investment properties struggle to clear the 1.25x DSCR minimum. 1070 50th St UNIT 3D, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 in West Des Moines clears it at 1.63, a meaningful distinction for the Ziffy Mortgage DSCR approval process. Rental yield 8.82%. Strong coverage makes approval clean and leaves room for vacancy without breaching underwriting thresholds. Five-year appreciation: $61,887; $2,063/yr in principal equity; total projected return: $79,280.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(113) | $1,250 |
City averages based on West Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,646 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,671 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.99x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1988
1,524 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$305 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50266, West Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| 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 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,201
Single Family
11,911
Multi-Family
7,290
Businesses
1,810



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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


Condo
Built in 1988
1,524 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$305 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50266, West Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| 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 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,201
Single Family
11,911
Multi-Family
7,290
Businesses
1,810
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Listed by: Lindsey Simmer • RE/MAX Precision
Mls Name: DMMLS
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Mls ID: #720401
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