1546 16th StDes MoinesIA50314



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowSolid fundamentals define the investment case at 1546 16th St, Des Moines, IA, 50314 in Des Moines: $956/mo in rent, $307/mo in net income, 11.47% gross yield, 2.12 DSCR, all at $100,000. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage qualifies using the property's income alone, clearing approval without U.S. residency or credit. Five-year equity from $27,628 in appreciation and $921/yr in principal paydown projects total cumulative return of $57,749.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.5% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $307 | $450 |
City averages based on Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $956 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $610 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.57x |
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 1952
6,621 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50314, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,989 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,688 (33.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,661 (53.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 640 (12.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $168,263 |
| Average Home Value | $200,574 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,535
Single Family
3,252
Multi-Family
1,283
Businesses
370



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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 1952
6,621 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50314, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,989 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,688 (33.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,661 (53.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 640 (12.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $168,263 |
| Average Home Value | $200,574 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,535
Single Family
3,252
Multi-Family
1,283
Businesses
370
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
No similar rental properties found nearby.
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Listed by: Pennie Carroll • Pennie Carroll & Associates
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #712539
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