405 N Elm StMarcusIA51035
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 405 N Elm St, Marcus, IA, 51035 in Marcus worth modelling. At $119,000 with a 9.25% gross yield, the $917/mo rent leaves $144/mo after the $535/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.71 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $32,878 by year five; $1,096/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $54,581.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $144 | $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 | $917 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $725 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.26x |
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 1905
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51035, Marcus, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 761 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 564 (74.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 118 (15.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 79 (10.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $198,980 |
| Average Home Value | $221,600 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
321
Single Family
307
Multi-Family
14
Businesses
80
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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 1905
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51035, Marcus, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 761 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 564 (74.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 118 (15.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 79 (10.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $198,980 |
| Average Home Value | $221,600 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
321
Single Family
307
Multi-Family
14
Businesses
80
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