








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 Cedar Rapids at 281 Jacolyn Dr NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405 uses $64,643 cash to close to unlock $5,875/yr annual cash flow and $490/mo monthly cash flow. Total monthly income runs $1,760/mo, and a $954/mo payment keeps the spread at $490/mo. Purchase price stands at $195,000, and rental yield measures 10.83% with $1,760/mo rent. Return on cash invested shows 29% in year one, and 5% annual appreciation builds toward $53,875 over five years. Five-year ROI reaches 152.03% and total cumulative return in cash records $98,278. Financing may use Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which bases approval on $1,760/mo property income covering a $954/mo payment rather than investor’s personal income.
Single Family
Built in 1956
9,321 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-13 | Price change | $195,000 |
| 2025-02-21 | Price change | $199,900 |
| 2025-02-07 | Listed for sale | $205,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-08 | $3016.00 | 8.65% | $180,700 | 6.04% |
| 2023-06-08 | $2776.00 | 11.94% | $170,400 | 29.48% |
| 2022-06-08 | $2480.00 | 0.57% | $131,600 | 2.25% |



Listed by: Pacifique Mengi • Pinnacle Realty LLC
Mls Name: CRAAR, CDRMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #2504087
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