434 21st St SWMason CityIA50401
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 434 21st St SW, Mason City, IA, 50401 in Mason City at $189,900. Rental yield 7.21%. The 7.21% yield and 1.33 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 $52,466 by year five, and $1,749/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $66,174.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(92) | $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 | $1,138 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,158 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.98x |
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 1963
6,534 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 1963
6,534 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: Ray Stearns • Century 21 Preferred
Mls Name: Greater Mason BOR
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #250265
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