








A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |


Investment property for sale in West Des Moines at 417 18th Pl, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 uses $87,848 cash to close to unlock $4,476/yr annual cash flow and $373/mo monthly cash flow. Total monthly income runs $2,094/mo, and a $1,297/mo payment keeps the spread at $373/mo. Purchase price stands at $265,000, and rental yield measures 9.48% with $2,094/mo rent. Return on cash invested shows 25% in year one, and 5% annual appreciation builds toward $73,215 over five years. Five-year ROI reaches 130.55% and total cumulative return in cash records $114,687. Financing may use Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which bases approval on $2,094/mo property income covering a $1,297/mo payment rather than investor’s personal income.
Single Family
Built in 1952
9,365 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,157 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,392 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,929 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $310,899 |
| Average Home Value | $379,482 |
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-16 | Listed for sale | $265,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-20 | $3374.00 | -3.82% | $230,300 | N/A |
| 2023-10-20 | $3508.00 | 1.27% | $230,300 | 20.89% |
| 2022-10-20 | $3464.00 | 4.78% | $190,500 | N/A |



Listed by: Deanna Lane • BHHS First Realty Westown
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #728480
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