401 S 3rd StPolk CityIA50226



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid, durable, and financeable, 401 S 3rd St, Polk City, IA, 50226 in Polk City earns a 9.63% gross yield at $165,000. Rent of $1,324/mo nets $252/mo after the $742/mo mortgage. The 1.78 DSCR signals clean DSCR underwriting through Ziffy Mortgage, with no personal income verification required. Five-year value growth of $45,586 and $1,520/yr in equity accumulation project a total cumulative return of $79,010.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $252 | $300 |
City averages based on Polk City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,324 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,006 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.32x |
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 1903
5,314 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50226, Polk City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,179 (81.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 357 (13.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 134 ( 5.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $407,500 |
| Average Home Value | $431,136 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,705
Single Family
2,680
Multi-Family
25
Businesses
124



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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 1903
5,314 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50226, Polk City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,179 (81.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 357 (13.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 134 ( 5.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $407,500 |
| Average Home Value | $431,136 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,705
Single Family
2,680
Multi-Family
25
Businesses
124
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