3705 Ashton DrAmesIA50010



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeHigh DSCR is a competitive advantage at closing. 3705 Ashton Dr, Ames, IA, 50010 in Ames achieves 1.55, rent of $2,093/mo covers the $1,349/mo payment 1.5x over at $299,900. Rental yield 8.37%. That makes it both an efficient operational hold and a straightforward underwrite for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR program. No domestic credit history or income documentation required. Appreciation at 5%/yr adds $82,857 over five years, with $2,762/yr in principal reduction bringing total projected return to $123,487.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(78) | $450 |
City averages based on Ames market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,093 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,828 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.14x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2003
2,613 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50010, Ames, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,803 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,674 (48.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,803 (43.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,326 ( 8.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $278,739 |
| Average Home Value | $316,851 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,863
Single Family
11,095
Multi-Family
3,768
Businesses
1,547



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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


Townhouse
Built in 2003
2,613 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50010, Ames, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,803 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,674 (48.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,803 (43.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,326 ( 8.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $278,739 |
| Average Home Value | $316,851 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,863
Single Family
11,095
Multi-Family
3,768
Businesses
1,547
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