4326 N 15th StCarter LakeIA51510
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $230,000, 4326 N 15th St, Carter Lake, IA, 51510 in Carter Lake generates $1,574/mo in rent (8.21% yield) but nets only $81/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.52) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $63,545. Total projected return: $92,686.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $81 | $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 | $1,574 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,402 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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 1959
8,280 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51510, Carter Lake, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,527 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,108 (72.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 335 (21.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 84 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $201,724 |
| Average Home Value | $226,685 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,484
Single Family
1,170
Multi-Family
314
Businesses
61
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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 1959
8,280 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51510, Carter Lake, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,527 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,108 (72.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 335 (21.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 84 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $201,724 |
| Average Home Value | $226,685 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,484
Single Family
1,170
Multi-Family
314
Businesses
61
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
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Listed by: Abby Tietsort • Heartland Properties
Mls Name: SWIAR
Mls ID: #26-177