








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 1172 S 52nd St UNIT 303, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 listed at $196,900 pairs $1,168/mo rent with a $964/mo payment. Total monthly income runs $1,168/mo. Return on cash invested measures 13.82% in year one, and rental yield registers 7.12% at a $196,900 basis. Equity gained on principal adds $1,271/yr, and annual property appreciation at 5% supports $54,400 by year five. Five-year ROI tracks 72.06% and total cumulative return in cash totals $47,035. Financing can be arranged with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which qualifies using $1,168/mo property income relative to a $964/mo payment rather than your personal income (W2, Tax Returns, Paystubs, or 1099).
Condo
Built in 2000
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$220 monthly 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-03 | Price change | $196,900 |
| 2024-06-24 | Price change | $190,000 |
| 2024-05-03 | Listed for sale | $194,900 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-04 | $2616.00 | 1.16% | $170,300 | 25.68% |
| 2022-03-04 | $2586.00 | 3.52% | $135,500 | N/A |
| 2021-03-04 | $2498.00 | 1.46% | $135,500 | 8.75% |



Listed by: Cathy McMichael • RE/MAX Revolution
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #712770
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