407 2nd AveMelbourneIA50162



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderInvestors approaching the U.S. market with capital-preservation in mind will find 407 2nd Ave, Melbourne, IA, 50162 in Melbourne aligned with their strategy. Rental yield 7.2%. DSCR 1.33 and 7.2% yield provide a sound foundation. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR program enables non-U.S. residents to acquire without domestic credit. Over five years, 5% appreciation and $1,428/yr in paydown build toward a projected cumulative return of $54,042.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(77) | $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 | $930 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $945 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.98x |
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 1967
0.41 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50162, Melbourne, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 509 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 383 (75.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 90 (17.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 36 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $191,193 |
| Average Home Value | $237,794 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
335
Single Family
335
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
19



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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 1967
0.41 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50162, Melbourne, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 509 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 383 (75.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 90 (17.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 36 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $191,193 |
| Average Home Value | $237,794 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
335
Single Family
335
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
19
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