394 W Randolph StMarengoIA52301
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 394 W Randolph St, Marengo, IA, 52301 in Marengo at $125,000 earns $907/mo in rent and nets $95/mo after the $562/mo payment, a 8.71% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $34,535 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.61 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $1,151/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $53,707.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $95 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $907 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $762 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
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 1898
0.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52301, Marengo, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,825 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,293 (70.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 388 (21.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 144 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $173,966 |
| Average Home Value | $217,367 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,666
Single Family
1,582
Multi-Family
84
Businesses
141
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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 1898
0.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52301, Marengo, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,825 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,293 (70.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 388 (21.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 144 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $173,966 |
| Average Home Value | $217,367 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,666
Single Family
1,582
Multi-Family
84
Businesses
141
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
No similar price properties found nearby.