400 Clark StCherokeeIA51012



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 400 Clark St, Cherokee, IA, 51012 in Cherokee is narrow, $174/mo net on $1,077/mo rent after the $625/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $139,000 with a 9.3% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($38,403 over five years) and $1,280/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.72 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $64,136.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $174 | $300 |
City averages based on Cherokee market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,077 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $847 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.27x |
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 1919
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51012, Cherokee, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,089 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,995 (64.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 801 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 293 ( 9.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $181,510 |
| Average Home Value | $214,591 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,842
Single Family
2,479
Multi-Family
363
Businesses
342



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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 1919
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51012, Cherokee, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,089 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,995 (64.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 801 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 293 ( 9.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $181,510 |
| Average Home Value | $214,591 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,842
Single Family
2,479
Multi-Family
363
Businesses
342
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Listed by: Bethany Mortenson • Signature Real Estate Group of Iowa
Mls Name: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR
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Mls ID: #826720
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