








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 1115 1/2 Locust St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 offers a 9.51% rental yield on a $189,900 purchase with $1,505/mo rent. Total monthly income registers $1,505/mo, and a $929/mo payment leaves $272/mo available for distribution. Annual cash flow reaches $3,266/yr on $62,952 to close, and return on cash invested stands at 25.1% in year one. Equity gained on principal adds $1,225/yr while 5% annual appreciation supports $52,466 over five years. Portfolio math shows five-year ROI at 131.14% and total cumulative return in cash at $82,553. Financing is available via Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which evaluates $1,505/mo property income against a $929/mo payment rather than investor’s personal income documents like W2s, Salary slips, and Tax returns.
Single Family
Built in 1945
6,621 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,157 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,392 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,929 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $310,899 |
| Average Home Value | $379,482 |
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-18 | Listed for sale | $189,900 |
| 2025-04-30 | Listing removed | $195,000 |
| 2025-03-20 | Listed for sale | $195,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No tax history data available | ||||



Listed by: Lacey Paine • Realty ONE Group Impact
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #722484
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