








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


Investment property for sale in West Des Moines at 277 S 79th St UNIT 608, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 offers a 8.57% rental yield on a $245,000 purchase with $1,750/mo rent. 42% in year one. Equity gained on principal adds $1,581/yr while 5% annual appreciation supports $67,689 over five years. Portfolio math shows five-year ROI at 96.61% and total cumulative return in cash at $78,468. Financing is available via Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which evaluates $1,750/mo property income against a $1,199/mo payment rather than investor’s personal income documents like W2s, Salary slips, and Tax returns.
Condo
Built in 2002
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$260 monthly HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50266, West Des Moines, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,158 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,448 (46.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,717 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,993 ( 9.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $398,812 |
| Average Home Value | $442,652 |
Residential
19,201
Single Family
11,911
Multi-Family
7,290
Businesses
1,810
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-21 | Listed for sale | $245,000 |
| 2021-09-02 | Sold | $214,000 |
| 2019-07-19 | Sold | $176,500 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-24 | $3596.00 | 16.83% | $221,750 | 15.43% |
| 2022-04-24 | $3078.00 | -0.26% | $192,100 | 9.60% |
| 2021-04-24 | $3086.00 | -3.32% | $175,270 | 4.96% |



Listed by: Sara Heeley • RE/MAX Precision
Mls Name: DMMLS
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Mls ID: #716152
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