1225 20th Ave SWCedar RapidsIA52404



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow1225 20th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 in Cedar Rapids earns its strong cash-flow label: 11.74% yield, $1,565/mo rent, $506/mo net income, DSCR 2.18. The $159,900 acquisition cost produces immediate returns that put this property in the top tier for U.S. income assets accessible via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Long-term, 5% annual appreciation adds $44,177 by year five. Combined with $1,473/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $93,511.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.7% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $506 | $450 |
City averages based on Cedar Rapids market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,565 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $996 |
| 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 1961
7,361 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52404, Cedar Rapids, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,968 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,682 (55.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,536 (35.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,750 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $201,736 |
| Average Home Value | $240,149 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,505
Single Family
14,648
Multi-Family
4,857
Businesses
1,391



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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 1961
7,361 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52404, Cedar Rapids, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,968 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,682 (55.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,536 (35.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,750 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $201,736 |
| Average Home Value | $240,149 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,505
Single Family
14,648
Multi-Family
4,857
Businesses
1,391
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