17 Verbena Ln SWCedar RapidsIA52404
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.38% gross rental yield, 17 Verbena Ln SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 in Cedar Rapids is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $374,990 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $103,603 by year five, with $3,454/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.00) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $94,157.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.4% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(755) | $450 |
City averages based on Cedar Rapids market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,680 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,286 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.73x |
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 2026
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52404, Cedar Rapids, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,968 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,682 (55.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,536 (35.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,750 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $201,736 |
| Average Home Value | $240,149 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,505
Single Family
14,648
Multi-Family
4,857
Businesses
1,391
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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 2026
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52404, Cedar Rapids, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,968 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,682 (55.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,536 (35.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,750 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $201,736 |
| Average Home Value | $240,149 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,505
Single Family
14,648
Multi-Family
4,857
Businesses
1,391
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kathryn Greer • DRH Realty Of Iowa, LLC
Mls Name: CRAAR, CDRMLS
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Mls ID: #2601745
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