2940 4th AveCouncil BluffsIA51501
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 2940 4th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501 in Council Bluffs deserves attention. This $200,500 property earns $2,136/mo in rent, a 12.78% gross yield, and nets $831/mo after the $902/mo payment. DSCR 2.37 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $55,394 compounds alongside $1,847/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $129,787.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.8% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $831 | $450 |
City averages based on Council Bluffs market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,136 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,225 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.74x |
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 1920
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51501, Council Bluffs, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,002 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,402 (56.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,553 (37.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,047 ( 7.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $160,519 |
| Average Home Value | $201,483 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,035
Single Family
13,328
Multi-Family
1,707
Businesses
951
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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 1920
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51501, Council Bluffs, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,002 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,402 (56.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,553 (37.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,047 ( 7.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $160,519 |
| Average Home Value | $201,483 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,035
Single Family
13,328
Multi-Family
1,707
Businesses
951
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Libby Long • BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
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