266 W Side DrIowa CityIA52246



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeA DSCR of 1.53 makes 266 W Side Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52246 in Iowa City one of the easier properties to finance via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Rental yield 8.25%. The 8.25% yield, 5% annual appreciation ($61,473 over five years), and $2,049/yr in principal reduction project a total cumulative return of $90,163.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(150) | $850 |
City averages based on Iowa City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,530 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,356 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.13x |
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 1995
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52246, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,176 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,491 (40.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,831 (52.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 854 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $358,257 |
| Average Home Value | $409,004 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,652
Single Family
6,750
Multi-Family
3,902
Businesses
346



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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 1995
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52246, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,176 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,491 (40.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,831 (52.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 854 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $358,257 |
| Average Home Value | $409,004 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,652
Single Family
6,750
Multi-Family
3,902
Businesses
346
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