1187 S 51st StWest Des MoinesIA50265
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 1187 S 51st St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 in West Des Moines. At $368,500 it earns $2,651/mo in rent and distributes $258/mo to the owner after the $1,657/mo payment, a consistent 8.63% yield. DSCR 1.60 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $101,810 in value; $3,394/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $156,838.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $258 | $1,250 |
City averages based on West Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,651 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,247 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.18x |
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 1997
9,888 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| 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 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
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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 1997
9,888 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| 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 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Mohamed Ali • Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls ID: #729847