201 E Washington St UNIT 902Iowa CityIA52240
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play201 E Washington St UNIT 902, Iowa City, IA, 52240 in Iowa City is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.54%. At $515,000 with a 4.54% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $142,285 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.84) 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: $89,217.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,678) | $850 |
City averages based on Iowa City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,950 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,423 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.57x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2012
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$3,000 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52240, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,775 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,727 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,334 (46.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,152 |
| Average Home Value | $318,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,235
Single Family
10,644
Multi-Family
5,591
Businesses
1,308
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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 2012
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$3,000 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52240, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,775 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,727 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,334 (46.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,152 |
| Average Home Value | $318,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,235
Single Family
10,644
Multi-Family
5,591
Businesses
1,308
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Whitney Russell • Urban Acres Real Estate
Mls Name: Iowa City Area AOR
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #202504396
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