12541 160th AveOttumwaIA52501
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 12541 160th Ave, Ottumwa, IA, 52501 in Ottumwa the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 5.99%. The 5.99% gross yield on a $215,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $59,401 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (1.11) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $61,048.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6% | 7.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(322) | $300 |
City averages based on Ottumwa market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,074 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,311 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.82x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 1973
1.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52501, Ottumwa, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,019 (59.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,871 (28.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,528 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $141,927 |
| Average Home Value | $197,013 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,449
Single Family
11,498
Multi-Family
951
Businesses
1,031
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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 1973
1.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52501, Ottumwa, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,019 (59.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,871 (28.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,528 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $141,927 |
| Average Home Value | $197,013 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,449
Single Family
11,498
Multi-Family
951
Businesses
1,031
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Olivia Hopkins • Century 21 Signature Real Estate
Mls Name: NoCoast MLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #6322790
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