








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 140 S 52nd St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 offers a 9.82% rental yield on a $250,000 purchase with $2,045/mo rent. Total monthly income registers $2,045/mo, and a $1,224/mo payment leaves $293/mo available for distribution. Annual cash flow reaches $3,519/yr on $82,875 to close, and return on cash invested stands at 24.16% in year one. Equity gained on principal adds $1,613/yr while 5% annual appreciation supports $69,070 over five years. Portfolio math shows five-year ROI at 126.74% and total cumulative return in cash at $105,034. Financing is available via Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which evaluates $2,045/mo property income against a $1,224/mo payment rather than investor’s personal income documents like W2s, Salary slips, and Tax returns.
Single Family
Built in 1992
6,882 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$125 monthly HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,157 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,392 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,929 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $310,899 |
| Average Home Value | $379,482 |
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-20 | Listed for sale | $250,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-22 | $3832.00 | 1.22% | $241,800 | N/A |
| 2023-05-22 | $3786.00 | 1.18% | $241,800 | 23.30% |
| 2022-05-22 | $3742.00 | -1.27% | $196,100 | N/A |



Listed by: JIM MANDERFIELD, CRS, GRI • Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #718432
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