








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 3904 3rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50313 uses $57,598 cash to close to unlock $3,600/yr annual cash flow and $300/mo monthly cash flow. Total monthly income runs $1,428/mo, and a $850/mo payment keeps the spread at $300/mo. Purchase price stands at $173,750, and rental yield measures 9.86% with $1,428/mo rent. Return on cash invested shows 26.16% in year one, and 5% annual appreciation builds toward $48,004 over five years. Five-year ROI reaches 136.75% and total cumulative return in cash records $78,766. Financing may use Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which bases approval on $1,428/mo property income covering a $850/mo payment rather than investor’s personal income.
Single Family
Built in 1922
6,359 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50313, Des Moines, IA area.
| 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 |
Residential
6,888
Single Family
6,411
Multi-Family
477
Businesses
945
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-18 | Sold | $173,750 |
| 2025-06-20 | Pending sale | $170,000 |
| 2025-06-17 | Listed for sale | $170,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-31 | $2514.00 | 17.59% | $127,800 | N/A |
| 2023-10-31 | $2138.00 | 0.85% | $127,800 | 24.08% |
| 2022-10-31 | $2120.00 | 2.51% | $103,000 | N/A |



Listed by: Angie Vivaldo • Keller Williams Realty GDM
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #720481
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