211 Madison StWaterlooIA50703



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play211 Madison St, Waterloo, IA, 50703 in Waterloo is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 0.66%. At $1,650,000 with a 0.66% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $455,865 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.12) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 0.7% | 8.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(9,808) | $325 |
City averages based on Waterloo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $908 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,059 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.09x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1950
1.53 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50703, Waterloo, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,698 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,318 (49.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,403 (39.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 977 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $107,489 |
| Average Home Value | $151,991 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,057
Single Family
7,161
Multi-Family
896
Businesses
581



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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


Multi Family
Built in 1950
1.53 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50703, Waterloo, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,698 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,318 (49.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,403 (39.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 977 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $107,489 |
| Average Home Value | $151,991 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,057
Single Family
7,161
Multi-Family
896
Businesses
581
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