2511 Clayton DrAmesIA50010
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 2511 Clayton Dr, Ames, IA, 50010 in Ames at $394,000 earns $2,640/mo in rent and nets $68/mo after the $1,772/mo payment, a 8.04% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $108,855 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.49 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $3,629/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $154,351.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $68 | $450 |
City averages based on Ames market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,640 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,415 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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 2005
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$160 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50010, Ames, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,803 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,674 (48.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,803 (43.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,326 ( 8.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $278,739 |
| Average Home Value | $316,851 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,863
Single Family
11,095
Multi-Family
3,768
Businesses
1,547
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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 2005
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$160 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50010, Ames, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,803 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,674 (48.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,803 (43.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,326 ( 8.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $278,739 |
| Average Home Value | $316,851 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,863
Single Family
11,095
Multi-Family
3,768
Businesses
1,547
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices