1821 3rd Ave SFort DodgeIA50501



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 1821 3rd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501 in Fort Dodge is listed at $158,500 and delivers $1,465/mo in rent and $436/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 11.09% yield and 2.05 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $43,791 over five years, and $1,460/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $88,347.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.1% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $436 | $150 |
City averages based on Fort Dodge market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,465 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $966 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.52x |
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 N/A
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50501, Fort Dodge, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,107 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,476 (57.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,971 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,660 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $161,154 |
| Average Home Value | $209,301 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,306
Single Family
11,143
Multi-Family
1,163
Businesses
1,207



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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
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50501, Fort Dodge, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,107 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,476 (57.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,971 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,660 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $161,154 |
| Average Home Value | $209,301 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,306
Single Family
11,143
Multi-Family
1,163
Businesses
1,207
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Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Fort Dodge BOR
Mls ID: #29779








