1671 Elmhurst AveFort DodgeIA50501



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 1671 Elmhurst Ave, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501 in Fort Dodge. At $119,900 it earns $1,133/mo in rent and distributes $339/mo to the owner after the $539/mo payment, a consistent 11.34% yield. DSCR 2.10 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $33,126 in value; $1,104/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $67,584.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.3% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $339 | $150 |
City averages based on Fort Dodge market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,133 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $746 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.52x |
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 N/A
0.25 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 N/A
0.25 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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