18022 520th StCentervilleIA52544



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play18022 520th St, Centerville, IA, 52544 in Centerville is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 1.63%. At $1,200,000 with a 1.63% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $331,538 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.30) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $60,173.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,160) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Centerville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,633 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,316 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.22x |
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 N/A
25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52544, Centerville, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,695 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,047 (55.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,129 (30.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 519 (14.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $145,486 |
| Average Home Value | $181,729 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,407
Single Family
3,084
Multi-Family
323
Businesses
384



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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 N/A
25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52544, Centerville, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,695 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,047 (55.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,129 (30.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 519 (14.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $145,486 |
| Average Home Value | $181,729 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,407
Single Family
3,084
Multi-Family
323
Businesses
384
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Listed by: Steve Noble • Arrowhead Land Company
Mls Name: My State MLS
Mls ID: #11607753








