








A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |


Investment property for sale in West Des Moines at 1279 S Wildfire Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 listed at $690,000 pairs $2,394/mo rent with a $3,377/mo payment. Total monthly income runs $2,394/mo. Return on cash invested measures 8.93% in year one, and rental yield registers 4.16% at a $690,000 basis. Equity gained on principal adds $4,452/yr, and annual property appreciation at 5% supports $190,634 by year five. Five-year ROI tracks 44.38% and total cumulative return in cash totals $100,748. Financing can be arranged with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which qualifies using $2,394/mo property income relative to a $3,377/mo payment rather than your personal income (W2, Tax Returns, Paystubs, or 1099).
Single Family
Built in 2019
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$170 annually HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50266, West Des Moines, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,158 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,448 (46.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,717 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,993 ( 9.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $398,812 |
| Average Home Value | $442,652 |
Residential
19,201
Single Family
11,911
Multi-Family
7,290
Businesses
1,810
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-13 | Listed for sale | $690,000 |
| 2020-08-04 | Sold | $543,000 |
| 2020-07-10 | Pending sale | $549,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-18 | $10542.00 | 7.51% | $632,990 | 12.42% |
| 2022-03-18 | $9806.00 | 17.58% | $563,050 | 6.25% |
| 2021-03-18 | $8340.00 | 52025.00% | $529,930 | 60811.49% |



Listed by: Renee Dunkel • Century 21 Signature
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #713395
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