321 NE 8th StAnkenyIA50021



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderReliable and efficiently structured, 321 NE 8th St, Ankeny, IA, 50021 in Ankeny is a conservative rental investment at $300,000. Rental yield 7.08%. A 1.31 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $82,884; $2,763/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $102,736.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(177) | $850 |
City averages based on Ankeny market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,771 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,829 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.97x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 1973
8,494 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50021, Ankeny, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,241 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,358 (70.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,177 (24.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 706 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $345,766 |
| Average Home Value | $362,006 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,385
Single Family
11,141
Multi-Family
2,244
Businesses
1,021



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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 1973
8,494 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50021, Ankeny, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,241 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,358 (70.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,177 (24.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 706 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $345,766 |
| Average Home Value | $362,006 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,385
Single Family
11,141
Multi-Family
2,244
Businesses
1,021
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