3901 3rd StDes MoinesIA50313



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 3901 3rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50313 in Des Moines: $1,555/mo in rent, $523/mo net, 11.74% gross yield, all on a $159,000 acquisition. The 2.17 coverage ratio comfortably clears Ziffy Mortgage's threshold, enabling foreign-national buyers to close without U.S. credit documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $43,929 in value, and $1,464/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $94,127.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.7% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $523 | $450 |
City averages based on Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,555 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $969 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.60x |
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 1922
6,359 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 1922
6,359 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: Roberta McAfee • McAfee Realty
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls ID: #721928








