2138 S Main StBurlingtonIA52601
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 2138 S Main St, Burlington, IA, 52601 in Burlington worth study. Rental yield 2.75%. The 2.75% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $549,900, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $151,927 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $1,260/mo partially offsets the $2,473/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.51 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $60,537.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,341) | $300 |
City averages based on Burlington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,260 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,353 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.38x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1948
1.78 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52601, Burlington, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,966 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,253 (59.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,917 (28.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,796 (12.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $158,166 |
| Average Home Value | $212,426 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,682
Single Family
11,980
Multi-Family
702
Businesses
1,151
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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 1948
1.78 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52601, Burlington, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,966 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,253 (59.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,917 (28.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,796 (12.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $158,166 |
| Average Home Value | $212,426 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,682
Single Family
11,980
Multi-Family
702
Businesses
1,151
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Deborah Fowler • Century 21/Property Profession
Mls Name: NoCoast MLS
Mls ID: #6329341