307 N Center StMarshalltownIA50158
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 307 N Center St, Marshalltown, IA, 50158 in Marshalltown is narrow, $171/mo net on $983/mo rent after the $562/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $125,000 with a 9.44% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($34,535 over five years) and $1,151/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.75 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $58,579.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $171 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $983 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $762 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.29x |
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 1910
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50158, Marshalltown, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,070 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,290 (63.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,581 (27.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,199 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $154,025 |
| Average Home Value | $199,295 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,506
Single Family
11,272
Multi-Family
1,234
Businesses
916
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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 1910
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50158, Marshalltown, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,070 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,290 (63.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,581 (27.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,199 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $154,025 |
| Average Home Value | $199,295 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,506
Single Family
11,272
Multi-Family
1,234
Businesses
916
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Amanda Sager • RE/MAX Concepts - Cedar Falls
Mls Name: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR
Mls ID: #20253140