1237 7th Ave NFort DodgeIA50501



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowReliable, bankable, and well-priced, 1237 7th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501 in Fort Dodge delivers $1,300/mo in gross rent and $294/mo in net monthly income at a $154,900 entry. The 10.07% yield and 1.87 DSCR make it a clean candidate for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan; no W-2s or U.S. credit history required. With 5% annual appreciation projecting $42,796 over five years and $1,427/yr in equity from loan paydown, total projected return is $77,889.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.1% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $294 | $150 |
City averages based on Fort Dodge market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,300 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $944 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.38x |
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 N/A
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50501, Fort Dodge, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,107 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,476 (57.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,971 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,660 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $161,154 |
| Average Home Value | $209,301 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,306
Single Family
11,143
Multi-Family
1,163
Businesses
1,207



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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 N/A
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50501, Fort Dodge, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,107 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,476 (57.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,971 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,660 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $161,154 |
| Average Home Value | $209,301 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,306
Single Family
11,143
Multi-Family
1,163
Businesses
1,207
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Listed by: Nicholas Taylor • Legacy Realty Group, LLC
Mls Name: Fort Dodge BOR
Mls ID: #26401








