308 5th Ave SClear LakeIA50428
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 308 5th Ave S, Clear Lake, IA, 50428 in Clear Lake is narrow, $116/mo net on $1,498/mo rent after the $956/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $212,700 with a 8.45% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($58,765 over five years) and $1,959/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.57 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $88,481.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $116 | $250 |
City averages based on Clear Lake market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,498 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,297 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.16x |
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 1949
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50428, Clear Lake, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,980 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,140 (52.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,090 (18.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,750 (29.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $330,643 |
| Average Home Value | $446,903 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,998
Single Family
4,426
Multi-Family
572
Businesses
427
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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 1949
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50428, Clear Lake, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,980 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,140 (52.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,090 (18.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,750 (29.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $330,643 |
| Average Home Value | $446,903 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,998
Single Family
4,426
Multi-Family
572
Businesses
427
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: JESSICA SEARS • Realty One Group Welcome Home
Mls Name: Greater Mason BOR
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Mls ID: #240336
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