237 7th Ave NFort DodgeIA50501



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 237 7th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501 in Fort Dodge is narrow, $182/mo net on $1,013/mo rent after the $575/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $127,900 with a 9.5% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($35,336 over five years) and $1,178/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.76 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $60,431.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $182 | $150 |
City averages based on Fort Dodge market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,013 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $780 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.30x |
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 N/A
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50501, Fort Dodge, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,107 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,476 (57.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,971 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,660 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $161,154 |
| Average Home Value | $209,301 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,306
Single Family
11,143
Multi-Family
1,163
Businesses
1,207



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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 N/A
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50501, Fort Dodge, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,107 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,476 (57.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,971 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,660 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $161,154 |
| Average Home Value | $209,301 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,306
Single Family
11,143
Multi-Family
1,163
Businesses
1,207
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Listed by: Gery Cook • Regency Realtors
Mls Name: Fort Dodge BOR
Mls ID: #26556






