3439 5th AveCouncil BluffsIA51501
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowFew Council Bluffs rentals match the income profile of 3439 5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501. Listed at $194,000, gross rent is $2,129/mo and net cash flow is $869/mo, a 13.17% yield well above national averages. DSCR 2.44 means Ziffy Mortgage can approve your loan on the property's income alone, bypassing personal income verification. The 5% annual appreciation trend adds $53,599 by year five with $1,787/yr in annual principal reduction, projecting $129,789 in total cumulative return.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 13.2% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $869 | $450 |
City averages based on Council Bluffs market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,129 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,183 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.80x |
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 1930
5,632 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 1930
5,632 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
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Amy S Haggstrom • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
Mls Name: SWIAR
Mls ID: #25-1042
Disclaimer: Copyright Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.