240 4th Ave WGrinnellIA50112
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowReliable, bankable, and well-priced, 240 4th Ave W, Grinnell, IA, 50112 in Grinnell delivers $2,000/mo in gross rent and $431/mo in net monthly income at a $215,000 entry. The 11.17% yield and 2.07 DSCR make it a clean candidate for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan; no W-2s or U.S. credit history required. With 5% annual appreciation projecting $59,401 over five years and $1,980/yr in equity from loan paydown, total projected return is $110,248.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $431 | $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 | $2,000 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,484 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.35x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2005
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$173 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50112, Grinnell, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,090 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,108 (61.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,540 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 442 ( 8.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $216,307 |
| Average Home Value | $256,573 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,778
Single Family
4,187
Multi-Family
591
Businesses
414
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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 2005
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$173 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50112, Grinnell, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,090 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,108 (61.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,540 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 442 ( 8.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $216,307 |
| Average Home Value | $256,573 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,778
Single Family
4,187
Multi-Family
591
Businesses
414
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lynn T Mawe • RE/MAX Partners Realty, Grinnell
Mls Name: NoCoast MLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #6327194
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