221 E College St APT 1208Iowa CityIA52240
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 221 E College St APT 1208, Iowa City, IA, 52240 in Iowa City at $1,175,000, 2.34% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 2.34%. The $2,293/mo rent partially funds the $5,284/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $324,631 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.43) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $65,439.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,974) | $850 |
City averages based on Iowa City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,293 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,799 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.29x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2004
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$6,960 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52240, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,775 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,727 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,334 (46.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,152 |
| Average Home Value | $318,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,235
Single Family
10,644
Multi-Family
5,591
Businesses
1,308
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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
Condo
Built in 2004
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$6,960 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52240, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,775 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,727 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,334 (46.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,152 |
| Average Home Value | $318,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,235
Single Family
10,644
Multi-Family
5,591
Businesses
1,308
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