121 S Merrill StPrestonIA52069



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 121 S Merrill St, Preston, IA, 52069 in Preston. At $128,900 it earns $1,044/mo in rent and distributes $207/mo to the owner after the $580/mo payment, a consistent 9.72% yield. DSCR 1.80 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $35,613 in value; $1,187/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $62,355.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.7% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $207 | $300 |
City averages based on Preston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,044 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $786 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.33x |
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 1880
7,200 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52069, Preston, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 684 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 506 (74.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 138 (20.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 40 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $185,648 |
| Average Home Value | $267,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
424
Single Family
424
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
57



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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 1880
7,200 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52069, Preston, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 684 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 506 (74.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 138 (20.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 40 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $185,648 |
| Average Home Value | $267,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
424
Single Family
424
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
57
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