1237 Melrose AveIowa CityIA52246
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder1237 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA, 52246 in Iowa City is a stable, well-positioned rental at $444,111. Rental yield 7.75%. DSCR 1.44 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage without U.S. income documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $122,700 in value and $4,090/yr in principal paydown builds equity, a total projected return of $167,902.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(17) | $850 |
City averages based on Iowa City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,867 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,708 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.06x |
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 1954
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52246, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,176 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,491 (40.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,831 (52.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 854 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $358,257 |
| Average Home Value | $409,004 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,652
Single Family
6,750
Multi-Family
3,902
Businesses
346
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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 1954
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52246, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,176 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,491 (40.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,831 (52.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 854 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $358,257 |
| Average Home Value | $409,004 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,652
Single Family
6,750
Multi-Family
3,902
Businesses
346
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices