407 S Union StRock RapidsIA51246



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 407 S Union St, Rock Rapids, IA, 51246 in Rock Rapids: $1,759/mo in rent, $623/mo net, 12.06% gross yield, all on a $175,000 acquisition. The 2.24 coverage ratio comfortably clears Ziffy Mortgage's threshold, enabling foreign-national buyers to close without U.S. credit documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $48,349 in value, and $1,612/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $106,629.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $623 | $150 |
City averages based on Rock Rapids market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,759 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,067 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.65x |
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 1916
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51246, Rock Rapids, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,621 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,189 (73.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 297 (18.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 135 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $247,222 |
| Average Home Value | $378,673 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,506
Single Family
1,422
Multi-Family
84
Businesses
166



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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 1916
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51246, Rock Rapids, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,621 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,189 (73.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 297 (18.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 135 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $247,222 |
| Average Home Value | $378,673 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,506
Single Family
1,422
Multi-Family
84
Businesses
166
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Listed by: David E Foltz • Sieperda/Foltz Ins. & Real Est
Mls Name: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR
Mls ID: #829763








