234 15th St SEMason CityIA50401
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis Mason City rental at 234 15th St SE, Mason City, IA, 50401 sits in the solid-income band: 9.8% gross yield, $1,028/mo rent, $214/mo net after the $573/mo debt service, DSCR 1.79. Entry price of $127,500 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $35,226 and $1,174/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $61,404.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $214 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,028 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $777 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.32x |
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 1921
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50401, Mason City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,543 (58.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,535 (30.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,592 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $167,855 |
| Average Home Value | $227,641 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,611
Single Family
11,798
Multi-Family
1,813
Businesses
1,100
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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 1921
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50401, Mason City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,543 (58.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,535 (30.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,592 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $167,855 |
| Average Home Value | $227,641 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,611
Single Family
11,798
Multi-Family
1,813
Businesses
1,100
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Shannon Anderson • Re/max Heartland Realtors
Mls Name: Greater Mason BOR
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Mls ID: #250336
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