








A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |


Investment property for sale in Des Moines at 3818 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA, 50316 offers a 10.65% rental yield on a $169,000 purchase with $1,500/mo rent. Total monthly income registers $1,500/mo, and a $827/mo payment leaves $403/mo available for distribution. Annual cash flow reaches $4,831/yr on $56,024 to close, and return on cash invested stands at 28.53% in year one. Equity gained on principal adds $1,091/yr while 5% annual appreciation supports $46,692 over five years. Portfolio math shows five-year ROI at 149.5% and total cumulative return in cash at $83,755. Financing is available via Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which evaluates $1,500/mo property income against a $827/mo payment rather than investor’s personal income documents like W2s, Salary slips, and Tax returns.
Single Family
Built in 1938
9,016 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50316, Des Moines, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,465 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,346 (51.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,621 (40.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 498 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $150,369 |
| Average Home Value | $226,314 |
Residential
5,910
Single Family
4,964
Multi-Family
946
Businesses
468
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-15 | Listed for sale | $169,000 |
| 2023-09-25 | Listing removed | N/A |
| 2023-09-15 | Listed for sale | $159,900 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-27 | $2360.00 | 0.77% | $118,000 | 17.88% |
| 2022-01-27 | $2342.00 | 6.07% | $100,100 | N/A |
| 2021-01-27 | $2208.00 | 6.87% | $100,100 | 13.11% |



Listed by: Marce Peters • RE/MAX Precision
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #710279
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