116 N Emerald DrStorm LakeIA50588



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowSolid fundamentals define the investment case at 116 N Emerald Dr, Storm Lake, IA, 50588 in Storm Lake: $1,661/mo in rent, $459/mo in net income, 10.77% gross yield, 2.00 DSCR, all at $185,000. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage qualifies using the property's income alone, clearing approval without U.S. residency or credit. Five-year equity from $51,112 in appreciation and $1,704/yr in principal paydown projects total cumulative return of $99,953.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.8% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $459 | $150 |
City averages based on Storm Lake market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,661 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,128 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.47x |
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 1970
0.45 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50588, Storm Lake, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,962 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,950 (59.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,537 (31.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 475 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $217,957 |
| Average Home Value | $295,617 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,706
Single Family
4,086
Multi-Family
620
Businesses
516



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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 1970
0.45 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50588, Storm Lake, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,962 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,950 (59.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,537 (31.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 475 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $217,957 |
| Average Home Value | $295,617 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,706
Single Family
4,086
Multi-Family
620
Businesses
516
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Listed by: Robert D Smith • Rob Smith Homes & Land
Mls Name: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR
Mls ID: #831088








