116 E 4th StMuscatineIA52761
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $150,000, 116 E 4th St, Muscatine, IA, 52761 in Muscatine generates $1,170/mo in rent (9.36% yield) but nets only $196/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.74) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $41,442. Total projected return: $69,704.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $196 | $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 | $1,170 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $914 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.28x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1860
4,140 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52761, Muscatine, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,426 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,606 (64.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,567 (26.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,253 ( 9.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $194,585 |
| Average Home Value | $256,286 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,837
Single Family
11,769
Multi-Family
1,068
Businesses
990
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1860
4,140 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52761, Muscatine, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,426 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,606 (64.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,567 (26.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,253 ( 9.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $194,585 |
| Average Home Value | $256,286 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,837
Single Family
11,769
Multi-Family
1,068
Businesses
990
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices