204 E Main StZearingIA50278



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 204 E Main St, Zearing, IA, 50278 in Zearing is listed at $244,000 and delivers $1,892/mo in rent and $308/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 9.31% yield and 1.72 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 $67,413 over five years, and $2,247/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $112,655.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $308 | $300 |
City averages based on Zearing market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,892 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,488 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.27x |
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 1967
9,150 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50278, Zearing, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 353 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 261 (73.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 64 (18.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 28 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $216,964 |
| Average Home Value | $245,201 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
182
Single Family
182
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
29



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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 1967
9,150 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50278, Zearing, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 353 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 261 (73.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 64 (18.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 28 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $216,964 |
| Average Home Value | $245,201 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
182
Single Family
182
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
29
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