2005 Spring St #U203GrinnellIA50112
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowAt $156,000, 2005 Spring St #U203, Grinnell, IA, 50112 in Grinnell generates $1,331/mo in rent (10.24% yield) but nets only $43/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.90) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $43,100. Total projected return: $63,382.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $43 | $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 | $1,331 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,226 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1982
1.18 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$275 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50112, Grinnell, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,090 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,108 (61.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,540 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 442 ( 8.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $216,307 |
| Average Home Value | $256,573 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,778
Single Family
4,187
Multi-Family
591
Businesses
414
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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
Condo
Built in 1982
1.18 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$275 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50112, Grinnell, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,090 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,108 (61.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,540 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 442 ( 8.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $216,307 |
| Average Home Value | $256,573 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,778
Single Family
4,187
Multi-Family
591
Businesses
414
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lynn T Mawe • RE/MAX Partners Realty, Grinnell
Mls Name: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
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