








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


Rental property for sale in West Des Moines at 312 2nd St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 generates $1,486/mo in rent and, after a $998/mo payment, leaves $162/mo in cash flow. Total monthly income is $1,486/mo, and annual cash flow is $1,939/yr on $67,626 invested. Return on cash invested sits at 22.78% in year one, and rental yield is 8.74% on a $204,000 entry. Equity gained on principal adds $1,316/yr, while 5% annual appreciation builds toward $56,361 over five years. Five-year ROI reaches 118.65% and total cumulative return in cash sums $80,236. For financing, investors can use Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which considers $1,486/mo property income rather than buyer’s personal income.
Single Family
Built in 1956
7,230 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,157 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,392 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,929 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $310,899 |
| Average Home Value | $379,482 |
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-23 | Listed for sale | $204,000 |
| 2025-04-15 | Listing removed | $212,000 |
| 2024-11-21 | Price change | $212,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-27 | $2668.00 | 5.12% | $168,300 | N/A |
| 2023-04-27 | $2538.00 | 1.20% | $168,300 | 28.08% |
| 2022-04-27 | $2508.00 | 4.85% | $131,400 | N/A |



Listed by: Ken Kauzlarich • Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Mls Name: DMMLS
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Mls ID: #716385
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