3902 E 40th StDes MoinesIA50317



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 3902 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA, 50317 in Des Moines hard to pass up. The 10.52% gross yield on a $227,000 purchase results in $1,990/mo in rent and $515/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (1.95). Annual cash flow of $6,184, five-year appreciation of $62,716, and $2,091/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $119,565.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.5% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $515 | $450 |
City averages based on Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,990 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,384 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.44x |
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 1962
7,623 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50317, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,159 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,616 (65.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,615 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 928 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $194,343 |
| Average Home Value | $254,761 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,138
Single Family
14,021
Multi-Family
1,117
Businesses
755



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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 1962
7,623 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50317, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,159 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,616 (65.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,615 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 928 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $194,343 |
| Average Home Value | $254,761 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,138
Single Family
14,021
Multi-Family
1,117
Businesses
755
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Listed by: Misty Darling • BH&G Real Estate Innovations
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls ID: #725478








