3677 Highway 9Buffalo CenterIA50424
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income3677 Highway 9, Buffalo Center, IA, 50424 in Buffalo Center earns a respectable 8.62% gross yield at $285,000, but after the $1,282/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $196/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.60) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $78,740 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $121,043.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $196 | $300 |
City averages based on Buffalo Center market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,047 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,738 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.18x |
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 1935
1.76 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50424, Buffalo Center, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 698 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 492 (70.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 87 (12.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 119 (17.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $111,559 |
| Average Home Value | $143,786 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
499
Single Family
499
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
63
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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 1935
1.76 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50424, Buffalo Center, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 698 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 492 (70.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 87 (12.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 119 (17.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $111,559 |
| Average Home Value | $143,786 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
499
Single Family
499
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
63
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jane Koppen • EXIT Realty Home/Land Properties
Mls Name: Iowa AOR
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Mls ID: #6321898
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