1621 Carroll AveAmesIA50010
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowFew Ames rentals match the income profile of 1621 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA, 50010. Listed at $221,500, gross rent is $2,230/mo and net cash flow is $791/mo, a 12.08% yield well above national averages. DSCR 2.24 means Ziffy Mortgage can approve your loan on the property's income alone, bypassing personal income verification. The 5% annual appreciation trend adds $61,196 by year five with $2,040/yr in annual principal reduction, projecting $135,231 in total cumulative return.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.1% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $791 | $450 |
City averages based on Ames market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,230 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,350 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.65x |
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 1957
7,326 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50010, Ames, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,803 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,674 (48.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,803 (43.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,326 ( 8.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $278,739 |
| Average Home Value | $316,851 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,863
Single Family
11,095
Multi-Family
3,768
Businesses
1,547
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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 1957
7,326 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50010, Ames, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,803 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,674 (48.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,803 (43.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,326 ( 8.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $278,739 |
| Average Home Value | $316,851 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,863
Single Family
11,095
Multi-Family
3,768
Businesses
1,547
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Cody Bilyeu • RE/MAX Concepts
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #720380
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