1605 Rolling Hills DrFort DodgeIA50501
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play1605 Rolling Hills Dr, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501 in Fort Dodge is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.76%. At $375,000 with a 5.76% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $103,606 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.07) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $101,816.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(635) | $150 |
City averages based on Fort Dodge market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,800 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,286 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.79x |
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 2001
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50501, Fort Dodge, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,107 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,476 (57.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,971 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,660 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $161,154 |
| Average Home Value | $209,301 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,306
Single Family
11,143
Multi-Family
1,163
Businesses
1,207
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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 2001
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50501, Fort Dodge, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,107 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,476 (57.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,971 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,660 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $161,154 |
| Average Home Value | $209,301 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,306
Single Family
11,143
Multi-Family
1,163
Businesses
1,207
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Deb Almond • Growthland Realty
Mls Name: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #6334559