205 W O StForest CityIA50436
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 205 W O St, Forest City, IA, 50436 in Forest City worth modelling. At $167,500 with a 8.23% gross yield, the $1,148/mo rent leaves $61/mo after the $753/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.52 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $46,277 by year five; $1,543/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $67,615.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $61 | $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 | $1,148 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,021 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50436, Forest City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,610 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,699 (65.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 621 (23.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 290 (11.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $170,746 |
| Average Home Value | $209,498 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,366
Single Family
2,185
Multi-Family
181
Businesses
242
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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
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50436, Forest City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,610 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,699 (65.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 621 (23.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 290 (11.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $170,746 |
| Average Home Value | $209,498 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,366
Single Family
2,185
Multi-Family
181
Businesses
242
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Mandy Zwiefel • Century 21 Signature Real Estate
Mls Name: Fort Dodge BOR
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Mls ID: #24859
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