325 Elm StWest BranchIA52358
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 325 Elm St, West Branch, IA, 52358 in West Branch is listed at $359,900 and delivers $2,641/mo in rent and $304/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 8.81% yield and 1.63 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $99,434 over five years, and $3,315/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $156,546.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $304 | $300 |
City averages based on West Branch market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,641 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,194 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.20x |
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 2022
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52358, West Branch, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,903 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,433 (75.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 319 (16.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 151 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $298,664 |
| Average Home Value | $326,218 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,691
Single Family
1,649
Multi-Family
42
Businesses
110
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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 2022
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52358, West Branch, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,903 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,433 (75.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 319 (16.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 151 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $298,664 |
| Average Home Value | $326,218 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,691
Single Family
1,649
Multi-Family
42
Businesses
110
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Tyler Riddle • Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Mls Name: Iowa City Area AOR
Mls ID: #202600284