328 Forest AveDes MoinesIA50314
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $129,000, 328 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314 in Des Moines generates $984/mo in rent (9.15% yield) but nets only $146/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.70) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $35,640. Total projected return: $58,512.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $146 | $450 |
City averages based on Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $984 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $786 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.25x |
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 1916
5,357 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50314, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,989 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,688 (33.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,661 (53.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 640 (12.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $168,263 |
| Average Home Value | $200,574 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,535
Single Family
3,252
Multi-Family
1,283
Businesses
370
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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 1916
5,357 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50314, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,989 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,688 (33.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,661 (53.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 640 (12.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $168,263 |
| Average Home Value | $200,574 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,535
Single Family
3,252
Multi-Family
1,283
Businesses
370
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls ID: #737209