416 S Carolina AveMason CityIA50401
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowDay-one income is the story at 416 S Carolina Ave, Mason City, IA, 50401 in Mason City. Priced at $134,826, it generates $1,432/mo in gross rent and $556/mo in net monthly cash flow, a 12.74% yield that comfortably supports the 2.36 DSCR needed for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR mortgage. Projected annual cash flow: $6,672. Five-year appreciation: $37,250. Equity from principal paydown: $1,242/yr. Total projected cumulative return: $87,161.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $556 | $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 | $1,432 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $822 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.74x |
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 1909
6,006 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50401, Mason City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,543 (58.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,535 (30.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,592 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $167,855 |
| Average Home Value | $227,641 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,611
Single Family
11,798
Multi-Family
1,813
Businesses
1,100
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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 1909
6,006 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50401, Mason City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,543 (58.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,535 (30.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,592 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $167,855 |
| Average Home Value | $227,641 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,611
Single Family
11,798
Multi-Family
1,813
Businesses
1,100
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: SHANNON ANDERSON • Re/max Heartland Realtors
Mls Name: Greater Mason BOR
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #250399
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