4204 159th StUrbandaleIA50323



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 4204 159th St, Urbandale, IA, 50323 in Urbandale at $579,400. Rental yield 7.29%. The 7.29% yield and 1.35 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $160,078 by year five, and $5,336/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $204,984.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(241) | $450 |
City averages based on Urbandale market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,522 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,532 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.00x |
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 2005
0.34 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50323, Urbandale, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,564 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,486 (83.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 803 (12.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 275 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $452,309 |
| Average Home Value | $516,808 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,701
Single Family
6,582
Multi-Family
119
Businesses
393



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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 2005
0.34 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50323, Urbandale, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,564 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,486 (83.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 803 (12.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 275 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $452,309 |
| Average Home Value | $516,808 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,701
Single Family
6,582
Multi-Family
119
Businesses
393
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