217 SE 8th StAnkenyIA50021



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow217 SE 8th St, Ankeny, IA, 50021 in Ankeny earns its strong cash-flow label: 11.54% yield, $2,836/mo rent, $920/mo net income, DSCR 2.14. The $294,990 acquisition cost produces immediate returns that put this property in the top tier for U.S. income assets accessible via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Long-term, 5% annual appreciation adds $81,500 by year five. Combined with $2,717/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $171,531.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.5% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $920 | $850 |
City averages based on Ankeny market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,836 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,798 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.58x |
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 1961
8,755 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50021, Ankeny, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,241 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,358 (70.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,177 (24.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 706 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $345,766 |
| Average Home Value | $362,006 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,385
Single Family
11,141
Multi-Family
2,244
Businesses
1,021



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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 1961
8,755 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50021, Ankeny, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,241 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,358 (70.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,177 (24.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 706 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $345,766 |
| Average Home Value | $362,006 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,385
Single Family
11,141
Multi-Family
2,244
Businesses
1,021
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