2251 SE Morningdew DrWest Des MoinesIA50265



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeA DSCR of 1.58 makes 2251 SE Morningdew Dr, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 in West Des Moines one of the easier properties to finance via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Rental yield 8.51%. The 8.51% yield, 5% annual appreciation ($64,923 over five years), and $2,164/yr in principal reduction project a total cumulative return of $87,653.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(40) | $1,250 |
City averages based on West Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,666 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,613 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.03x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2025
1,742 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$180 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,157 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,392 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,929 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $310,899 |
| Average Home Value | $379,482 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103



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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


Townhouse
Built in 2025
1,742 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$180 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,157 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,392 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,929 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $310,899 |
| Average Home Value | $379,482 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
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Listed by: Kathryn Greer • DRH Realty of Iowa, LLC
Mls Name: DMMLS
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Mls ID: #729109
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