








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


Rental property for sale in Des Moines at 3901 Merced St, Des Moines, IA, 50310 priced at $275,000 converts $2,153/mo rent into $347/mo cash flow after a $1,346/mo obligation. Total monthly income equals $2,153/mo, and annual cash flow totals $4,167/yr on $91,163 invested. Return on cash invested prints 24.48% in year one, and rental yield reads 9.39% against a $275,000 entry. Equity gained on principal adds $1,775/yr, while 5% annual appreciation compiles into $75,977 by year five. Five-year ROI reaches 127.88% and total cumulative return in cash sums $116,579. For leverage, Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan bases approval on $2,153/mo property income covering a $1,346/mo payment, not borrower’s personal income.
Single Family
Built in 1960
7,797 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50310, Des Moines, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,226 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,081 (63.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,361 (30.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 784 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $237,952 |
| Average Home Value | $269,365 |
Residential
13,690
Single Family
11,750
Multi-Family
1,940
Businesses
755
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2004-03-02 | Sold | $153,500 |
| 1998-09-02 | Sold | $106,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-04 | $4416.00 | -3.87% | $250,600 | N/A |
| 2023-05-04 | $4594.00 | 0.83% | $250,600 | 20.95% |
| 2022-05-04 | $4556.00 | 2.34% | $207,200 | N/A |



Listed by: Mariah Klemp • RE/MAX Concepts
Mls Name: DMMLS
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Mls ID: #717009
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