144 W Union StManchesterIA52057
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $195,000, 144 W Union St, Manchester, IA, 52057 in Manchester generates $1,289/mo in rent (7.93% yield) but nets only $22/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.47) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $53,875. Total projected return: $75,637.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $22 | $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 | $1,289 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,189 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
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 1895
7,579 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52057, Manchester, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,697 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,586 (69.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 837 (22.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 274 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $175,820 |
| Average Home Value | $261,470 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,632
Single Family
3,379
Multi-Family
253
Businesses
345
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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 1895
7,579 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52057, Manchester, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,697 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,586 (69.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 837 (22.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 274 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $175,820 |
| Average Home Value | $261,470 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,632
Single Family
3,379
Multi-Family
253
Businesses
345
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Teresa J Turnis • Keller Williams Legacy Group-Manchester
Mls Name: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR
Mls ID: #20253867