2224 Capitol AveDes MoinesIA50317
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income2224 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50317 in Des Moines earns a respectable 9.41% gross yield at $120,000, but after the $540/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $162/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.74) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $33,154 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $56,037.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $162 | $450 |
City averages based on Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $941 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $732 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.29x |
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 1890
7,187 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50317, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,159 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,616 (65.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,615 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 928 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $194,343 |
| Average Home Value | $254,761 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,138
Single Family
14,021
Multi-Family
1,117
Businesses
755
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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 1890
7,187 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50317, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,159 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,616 (65.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,615 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 928 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $194,343 |
| Average Home Value | $254,761 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,138
Single Family
14,021
Multi-Family
1,117
Businesses
755
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kurt Clements • ListWithFreedom.com
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls ID: #734699