3551 3rd AveCouncil BluffsIA51501
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe 9.1% yield at 3551 3rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501 in Council Bluffs is solid, but the $580/mo payment compresses net cash flow to $140/mo at $129,000. This is a tight-spread property, income covers debt, with little cushion. For investors who can optimise occupancy, the upside is real: 5% annual appreciation adds $35,640 by year five, and $1,188/yr in loan paydown builds equity. Ziffy Mortgage qualifies this via DSCR (1.71) without U.S. income documentation. Total projected return: $58,980.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $140 | $450 |
City averages based on Council Bluffs market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $991 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $786 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.26x |
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 1952
5,236 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 1952
5,236 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: Blake Hunter • 20170202231656685290000000
Mls Name: SWIAR
Mls ID: #25-710
Disclaimer: Copyright Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.