3841 Columbia StDes MoinesIA50313



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowDay-one income is the story at 3841 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA, 50313 in Des Moines. Priced at $198,000, it generates $1,936/mo in gross rent and $534/mo in net monthly cash flow, a 11.24% yield that comfortably supports the 2.18 DSCR needed for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR mortgage. Projected annual cash flow: $6,413. Five-year appreciation: $54,704. Equity from principal paydown: $1,824/yr. Total projected cumulative return: $115,202.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.2% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $534 | $450 |
City averages based on Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,936 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,241 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.56x |
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 1951
6,664 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50313, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,209 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,002 (69.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,759 (24.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 448 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $198,048 |
| Average Home Value | $285,555 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,888
Single Family
6,411
Multi-Family
477
Businesses
945



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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 1951
6,664 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50313, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,209 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,002 (69.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,759 (24.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 448 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $198,048 |
| Average Home Value | $285,555 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,888
Single Family
6,411
Multi-Family
477
Businesses
945
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Listed by: Rosie Hteemoo • Huynh Realty
Mls Name: DMMLS
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Mls ID: #713722
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