1406 NW Church StLeonIA50144
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play1406 NW Church St, Leon, IA, 50144 in Leon is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.27%. At $252,900 with a 4.27% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $69,872 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.79) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $48,498.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(742) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $900 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,542 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.58x |
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 1956
0.46 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50144, Leon, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,258 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 744 (59.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 310 (24.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 204 (16.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $118,750 |
| Average Home Value | $214,284 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,159
Single Family
1,083
Multi-Family
76
Businesses
118
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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 1956
0.46 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50144, Leon, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,258 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 744 (59.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 310 (24.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 204 (16.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $118,750 |
| Average Home Value | $214,284 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,159
Single Family
1,083
Multi-Family
76
Businesses
118
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