1618 Des Moines StDes MoinesIA50316
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 1618 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA, 50316 in Des Moines worth modelling. At $170,000 with a 8.62% gross yield, the $1,222/mo rent leaves $118/mo after the $764/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.60 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $46,968 by year five; $1,566/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $72,300.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $118 | $450 |
City averages based on Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,222 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,036 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.18x |
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 1908
4,499 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50316, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,465 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,346 (51.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,621 (40.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 498 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $150,369 |
| Average Home Value | $226,314 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,910
Single Family
4,964
Multi-Family
946
Businesses
468



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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 1908
4,499 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50316, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,465 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,346 (51.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,621 (40.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 498 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $150,369 |
| Average Home Value | $226,314 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,910
Single Family
4,964
Multi-Family
946
Businesses
468
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