1324 NE 55th StAnkenyIA50021



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 1324 NE 55th St, Ankeny, IA, 50021 in Ankeny is narrow, $161/mo net on $2,836/mo rent after the $1,841/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $409,500 with a 8.31% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($113,137 over five years) and $3,772/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.54 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $167,193.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.3% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $161 | $850 |
City averages based on Ankeny market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,836 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,497 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.14x |
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 2024
8,929 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50021, Ankeny, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,241 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,358 (70.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,177 (24.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 706 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $345,766 |
| Average Home Value | $362,006 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,385
Single Family
11,141
Multi-Family
2,244
Businesses
1,021



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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 2024
8,929 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50021, Ankeny, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,241 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,358 (70.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,177 (24.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 706 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $345,766 |
| Average Home Value | $362,006 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,385
Single Family
11,141
Multi-Family
2,244
Businesses
1,021
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