1540 Werthman DrWaukeeIA50263
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 1540 Werthman Dr, Waukee, IA, 50263 in Waukee at $374,900 earns $2,514/mo in rent and nets $62/mo after the $1,686/mo payment, a 8.05% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $103,578 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.49 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $3,453/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $146,759.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.1% | 2.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $62 | $1,850 |
City averages based on Waukee market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,514 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,302 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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 2026
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$200 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50263, Waukee, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,203 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,835 (62.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,821 (26.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,547 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $376,616 |
| Average Home Value | $419,225 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,089
Single Family
11,519
Multi-Family
1,570
Businesses
611
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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 2026
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$200 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50263, Waukee, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,203 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,835 (62.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,821 (26.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,547 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $376,616 |
| Average Home Value | $419,225 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,089
Single Family
11,519
Multi-Family
1,570
Businesses
611
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
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Listed by: Rob Burditt • Hubbell Homes of Iowa, LLC
Mls Name: DMMLS
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Mls ID: #734765
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