2544 Vale StDes MoinesIA50317



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $124,000, 2544 Vale St, Des Moines, IA, 50317 in Des Moines generates $933/mo in rent (9.03% yield) but nets only $128/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.67) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $34,259. Total projected return: $55,394.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $128 | $450 |
City averages based on Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $933 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $756 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.23x |
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 1955
6,229 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50317, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,159 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,616 (65.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,615 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 928 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $194,343 |
| Average Home Value | $254,761 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,138
Single Family
14,021
Multi-Family
1,117
Businesses
755



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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 1955
6,229 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50317, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,159 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,616 (65.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,615 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 928 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $194,343 |
| Average Home Value | $254,761 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,138
Single Family
14,021
Multi-Family
1,117
Businesses
755
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Listed by: Les Reu • Weichert, Realtors - The 515 Agency
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls ID: #733326







