1409 42nd StDes MoinesIA50311



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder1409 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50311 in Des Moines is a stable, well-positioned rental at $349,500. Rental yield 7.69%. DSCR 1.42 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage without U.S. income documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $96,560 in value and $3,219/yr in principal paydown builds equity, a total projected return of $127,007.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(96) | $450 |
City averages based on Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,239 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,197 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.02x |
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 1922
7,535 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50311, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,741 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,326 (49.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,882 (42.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 533 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $257,277 |
| Average Home Value | $278,646 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,825
Single Family
4,742
Multi-Family
1,083
Businesses
274



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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 1922
7,535 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50311, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,741 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,326 (49.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,882 (42.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 533 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $257,277 |
| Average Home Value | $278,646 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,825
Single Family
4,742
Multi-Family
1,083
Businesses
274
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