3228 Avenue HCouncil BluffsIA51501



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowDay-one income is the story at 3228 Avenue H, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501 in Council Bluffs. Priced at $210,000, it generates $2,018/mo in gross rent and $639/mo in net monthly cash flow, a 11.53% yield that comfortably supports the 2.14 DSCR needed for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR mortgage. Projected annual cash flow: $7,668. Five-year appreciation: $58,019. Equity from principal paydown: $1,934/yr. Total projected cumulative return: $121,123.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.5% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $639 | $450 |
City averages based on Council Bluffs market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,018 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,296 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.56x |
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 2004
5,332 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 2004
5,332 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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Listed by: Paula E. Danker • NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs
Mls Name: SWIAR
Mls ID: #25-735
Disclaimer: Copyright Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.








