








A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |


Rental property for sale in Cedar Rapids at 273 Highland Dr NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405 priced at $170,000 converts $1,939/mo rent into $826/mo cash flow after a $832/mo obligation. Total monthly income equals $1,939/mo, and annual cash flow totals $9,915/yr on $56,355 invested. Return on cash invested prints 37.5% in year one, and rental yield reads 13.69% against a $170,000 entry. Equity gained on principal adds $1,097/yr, while 5% annual appreciation compiles into $46,968 by year five. Five-year ROI reaches 197.73% and total cumulative return in cash sums $111,429. For leverage, Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan bases approval on $1,939/mo property income covering a $832/mo payment, not borrower’s personal income.
Single Family
Built in 1915
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52405, Cedar Rapids, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,239 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,767 (69.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,888 (25.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 584 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $199,987 |
| Average Home Value | $230,161 |
Residential
11,162
Single Family
9,355
Multi-Family
1,807
Businesses
256
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | Sold | $170,000 |
| 2025-06-11 | Pending sale | $169,000 |
| 2025-06-09 | Listed for sale | $169,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-19 | $2689.00 | -6.01% | $147,500 | N/A |
| 2023-10-19 | $2861.00 | 12.06% | $147,500 | 11.83% |
| 2022-10-19 | $2553.00 | -4.99% | $131,900 | 2.73% |



Listed by: Debra Callahan • RE/MAX Concepts
Mls Name: Iowa City Area AOR
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #202503793
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