








A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |


Rental property for sale in West Des Moines at 1725 S 50th St UNIT 404, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 generates $1,928/mo in rent, after a $1,273/mo payment. Total monthly income is $1,928/mo. Return on cash invested sits at 19.83% in year one, and rental yield is 8.9% on a $260,000 entry. Equity gained on principal adds $1,678/yr, while 5% annual appreciation builds toward $71,833 over five years. Five-year ROI reaches 104.01% and total cumulative return in cash sums $89,645. For financing, investors can use Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which considers $1,928/mo property income rather than buyer’s personal income.
Condo
Built in 1998
5,009 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$245 monthly HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,157 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,392 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,929 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $310,899 |
| Average Home Value | $379,482 |
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-15 | Sold | $260,000 |
| 2025-07-27 | Pending sale | $269,900 |
| 2025-07-24 | Listed for sale | $269,900 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-26 | $3162.00 | -5.89% | $225,600 | N/A |
| 2023-10-26 | $3360.00 | 1.20% | $225,600 | 23.35% |
| 2022-10-26 | $3320.00 | -0.18% | $182,900 | N/A |



Listed by: Sara Hopkins • RE/MAX Precision
Mls Name: DMMLS
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Mls ID: #723015
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