1515 W 5th StCedar FallsIA50613
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 1515 W 5th St, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613 in Cedar Falls offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.25%. DSCR 1.34 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $74,568 in additional property value over five years, with $2,486/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $94,880.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(122) | $850 |
City averages based on Cedar Falls market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,631 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,645 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.99x |
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 1967
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50613, Cedar Falls, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,347 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,369 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,634 (30.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,344 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $275,639 |
| Average Home Value | $297,427 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,984
Single Family
15,039
Multi-Family
2,945
Businesses
1,424
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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 1967
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50613, Cedar Falls, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,347 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,369 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,634 (30.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,344 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $275,639 |
| Average Home Value | $297,427 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,984
Single Family
15,039
Multi-Family
2,945
Businesses
1,424
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #20261248