1201 Oakwood DrPolk CityIA50226
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play1201 Oakwood Dr, Polk City, IA, 50226 in Polk City is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 3.61%. At $1,150,000 with a 3.61% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $317,724 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.61) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $157,430.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.6% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,022) | $300 |
City averages based on Polk City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,130 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,028 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.45x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 2006
1 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$202 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50226, Polk City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,179 (81.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 357 (13.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 134 ( 5.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $407,500 |
| Average Home Value | $431,136 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,705
Single Family
2,680
Multi-Family
25
Businesses
124
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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 2006
1 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$202 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50226, Polk City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,179 (81.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 357 (13.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 134 ( 5.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $407,500 |
| Average Home Value | $431,136 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,705
Single Family
2,680
Multi-Family
25
Businesses
124
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Listed by: JoAnn Manning • Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #716676
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