1607 W 3rd AveIndianolaIA50125
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $276,500, 1607 W 3rd Ave, Indianola, IA, 50125 in Indianola generates $2,146/mo in rent (7.96% yield) but nets only $40/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.73) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $76,392. Total projected return: $127,791.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $40 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,146 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,686 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.27x |
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 1958
0.44 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50125, Indianola, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,941 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,204 (69.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,072 (23.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 665 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $256,652 |
| Average Home Value | $303,097 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,498
Single Family
7,374
Multi-Family
1,124
Businesses
578
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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 1958
0.44 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50125, Indianola, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,941 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,204 (69.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,072 (23.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 665 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $256,652 |
| Average Home Value | $303,097 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,498
Single Family
7,374
Multi-Family
1,124
Businesses
578
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Listed by: Josh Baker • Iowa Realty Indianola
Mls Name: DMMLS
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Mls ID: #718046
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