1985 168th StMarengoIA52301
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingCapital preservation and steady income define 1985 168th St, Marengo, IA, 52301 in Marengo. Rental yield 6.25%. The 1.16 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $101,948 and $3,399/yr in principal reduction project total return of $109,914.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(474) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,922 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,250 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.85x |
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 2000
1.16 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52301, Marengo, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,825 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,293 (70.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 388 (21.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 144 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $173,966 |
| Average Home Value | $217,367 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,666
Single Family
1,582
Multi-Family
84
Businesses
141
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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 2000
1.16 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52301, Marengo, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,825 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,293 (70.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 388 (21.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 144 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $173,966 |
| Average Home Value | $217,367 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,666
Single Family
1,582
Multi-Family
84
Businesses
141
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices