4121 Ruth StIowa CityIA52245
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow4121 Ruth St, Iowa City, IA, 52245 in Iowa City earns its strong cash-flow label: 10.48% yield, $3,929/mo rent, $1,006/mo net income, DSCR 1.94. The $450,000 acquisition cost produces immediate returns that put this property in the top tier for U.S. income assets accessible via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Long-term, 5% annual appreciation adds $124,327 by year five. Combined with $4,145/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $236,028.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.5% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,006 | $850 |
City averages based on Iowa City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,929 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,743 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.43x |
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 2009
6,600 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52245, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,635 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,029 (56.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,808 (35.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 798 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $334,877 |
| Average Home Value | $373,131 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,923
Single Family
8,092
Multi-Family
1,831
Businesses
287
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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 2009
6,600 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52245, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,635 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,029 (56.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,808 (35.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 798 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $334,877 |
| Average Home Value | $373,131 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,923
Single Family
8,092
Multi-Family
1,831
Businesses
287
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices