402 W South StPrestonIA52069



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 402 W South St, Preston, IA, 52069 in Preston at $207,000, 4.7% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 4.7%. The $810/mo rent partially funds the $931/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $57,190 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.87) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $44,369.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(534) | $300 |
City averages based on Preston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $810 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,262 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.64x |
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 1963
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52069, Preston, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 684 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 506 (74.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 138 (20.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 40 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $185,648 |
| Average Home Value | $267,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
424
Single Family
424
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
57



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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 1963
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52069, Preston, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 684 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 506 (74.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 138 (20.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 40 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $185,648 |
| Average Home Value | $267,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
424
Single Family
424
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
57
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