401 Obrien CtIndependenceIA50644
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play401 Obrien Ct, Independence, IA, 50644 in Independence is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.6%. At $237,900 with a 5.6% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $65,727 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.04) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $62,556.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(435) | $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 | $1,110 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,450 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.77x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 1991
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50644, Independence, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,008 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,849 (71.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 834 (20.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 325 ( 8.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $194,271 |
| Average Home Value | $234,427 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,855
Single Family
3,588
Multi-Family
267
Businesses
351
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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 1991
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50644, Independence, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,008 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,849 (71.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 834 (20.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 325 ( 8.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $194,271 |
| Average Home Value | $234,427 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,855
Single Family
3,588
Multi-Family
267
Businesses
351
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Listed by: Brad Cole • Ohl Iowa Realty, Inc
Mls Name: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR
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Mls ID: #20251829
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