1312 8th AveColumbus JunctionIA52738



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.34% gross rental yield, 1312 8th Ave, Columbus Junction, IA, 52738 in Columbus Junction is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $255,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $70,452 by year five, with $2,349/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.99) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $63,407.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(522) | $300 |
City averages based on Columbus Junction market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,134 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,555 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.73x |
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 1999
0.87 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52738, Columbus Junction, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,415 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 934 (66.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 326 (23.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 155 (11.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $170,588 |
| Average Home Value | $257,869 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,287
Single Family
1,240
Multi-Family
47
Businesses
106



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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 1999
0.87 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52738, Columbus Junction, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,415 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 934 (66.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 326 (23.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 155 (11.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $170,588 |
| Average Home Value | $257,869 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,287
Single Family
1,240
Multi-Family
47
Businesses
106
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Listed by: Cj Ryan • First Choice Real Estate
Mls Name: Muscatine BOR
Mls ID: #25-444








