1738 S 40th CtWest Des MoinesIA50265
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in West Des Moines at 1738 S 40th Ct, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 projects strong ROI of -1.42%. Rental yield 0.99%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $801,217 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 5.61%, translating into $45,924 in total cumulative return on $819,250 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(16,434) | $1,250 |
City averages based on West Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,400 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $17,680 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.14x |
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 2017
1.36 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| 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 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
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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 2017
1.36 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| 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 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Megan Hill Mitchum • Century 21 Signature
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #735467
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