1522 Muscatine AveIowa CityIA52240
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 1522 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City, IA, 52240 in Iowa City fits: $490,000, 5.68% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $135,378 in value within five years. Rental yield 5.68%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.05) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $4,513/yr in principal paydown and $135,378 in appreciation project a total return of $130,963.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(876) | $850 |
City averages based on Iowa City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,320 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,987 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.78x |
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 1920
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52240, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,775 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,727 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,334 (46.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,152 |
| Average Home Value | $318,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,235
Single Family
10,644
Multi-Family
5,591
Businesses
1,308
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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 1920
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52240, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,775 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,727 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,334 (46.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,152 |
| Average Home Value | $318,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,235
Single Family
10,644
Multi-Family
5,591
Businesses
1,308
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices