41711 280th AveRussellIA50238



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 3.99% gross rental yield, 41711 280th Ave, Russell, IA, 50238 in Russell is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $479,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $132,339 by year five, with $4,412/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.74) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $84,667.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,517) | $200 |
City averages based on Russell market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,594 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,920 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.55x |
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 1930
46.43 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50238, Russell, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 509 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 383 (75.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 59 (11.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 67 (13.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $84,375 |
| Average Home Value | $145,202 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
435
Single Family
435
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
14



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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 1930
46.43 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50238, Russell, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 509 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 383 (75.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 59 (11.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 67 (13.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $84,375 |
| Average Home Value | $145,202 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
435
Single Family
435
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
14
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