173 Hilltop DrWest BranchIA52358



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderCapital preservation and steady income define 173 Hilltop Dr, West Branch, IA, 52358 in West Branch. Rental yield 7.39%. The 1.37 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $81,503 and $2,717/yr in principal reduction project total return of $105,858.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(99) | $300 |
City averages based on West Branch market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,817 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,799 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.01x |
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 2018
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52358, West Branch, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,903 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,433 (75.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 319 (16.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 151 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $298,664 |
| Average Home Value | $326,218 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,691
Single Family
1,649
Multi-Family
42
Businesses
110



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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 2018
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52358, West Branch, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,903 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,433 (75.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 319 (16.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 151 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $298,664 |
| Average Home Value | $326,218 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,691
Single Family
1,649
Multi-Family
42
Businesses
110
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Listed by: Eric Thompson • Ruhl&Ruhl, Realtors
Mls Name: Iowa City Area AOR
Mls ID: #202507207








