1407 N Virginia AveMason CityIA50401



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 1407 N Virginia Ave, Mason City, IA, 50401 in Mason City deserves attention. This $143,500 property earns $2,062/mo in rent, a 17.24% gross yield, and nets $1,130/mo after the $645/mo payment. DSCR 3.20 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $39,646 compounds alongside $1,322/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $127,366.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 17.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,130 | $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 | $2,062 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $875 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.36x |
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 1949
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50401, Mason City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,543 (58.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,535 (30.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,592 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $167,855 |
| Average Home Value | $227,641 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,611
Single Family
11,798
Multi-Family
1,813
Businesses
1,100



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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 1949
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50401, Mason City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,543 (58.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,535 (30.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,592 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $167,855 |
| Average Home Value | $227,641 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,611
Single Family
11,798
Multi-Family
1,813
Businesses
1,100
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