1217 Monroe DrNewtonIA50208
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 1217 Monroe Dr, Newton, IA, 50208 in Newton hard to pass up. The 11.5% gross yield on a $161,900 purchase results in $1,552/mo in rent and $500/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (2.13). Annual cash flow of $6,002, five-year appreciation of $44,730, and $1,491/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $93,820.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $500 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,552 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $987 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.57x |
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 1952
8,476 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50208, Newton, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,966 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,655 (63.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,601 (29.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 710 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $171,711 |
| Average Home Value | $218,468 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,615
Single Family
7,477
Multi-Family
1,138
Businesses
647
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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 1952
8,476 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50208, Newton, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,966 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,655 (63.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,601 (29.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 710 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $171,711 |
| Average Home Value | $218,468 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,615
Single Family
7,477
Multi-Family
1,138
Businesses
647
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices