1688 Summit Lake AveCrestonIA50801



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 1688 Summit Lake Ave, Creston, IA, 50801 in Creston. Rental yield 5.11%. At $574,500 with 5.11% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $158,724 in new equity by year five, complemented by $5,291/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.98) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $140,939.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,283) | $350 |
City averages based on Creston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,524 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,503 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.72x |
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 1973
4.82 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50801, Creston, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,417 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,674 (60.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,246 (28.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 497 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $133,418 |
| Average Home Value | $182,572 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,973
Single Family
3,619
Multi-Family
354
Businesses
385



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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 1973
4.82 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50801, Creston, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,417 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,674 (60.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,246 (28.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 497 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $133,418 |
| Average Home Value | $182,572 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,973
Single Family
3,619
Multi-Family
354
Businesses
385
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