4520 Ford Ave NWCedar RapidsIA52405



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingCapital preservation and steady income define 4520 Ford Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405 in Cedar Rapids. Rental yield 6.92%. The 1.28 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $60,754 and $2,025/yr in principal reduction project total return of $73,397.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.9% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(160) | $450 |
City averages based on Cedar Rapids market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,268 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,341 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.95x |
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 1961
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52405, Cedar Rapids, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,239 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,767 (69.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,888 (25.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 584 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $199,987 |
| Average Home Value | $230,161 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,162
Single Family
9,355
Multi-Family
1,807
Businesses
256



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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 1961
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52405, Cedar Rapids, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,239 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,767 (69.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,888 (25.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 584 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $199,987 |
| Average Home Value | $230,161 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,162
Single Family
9,355
Multi-Family
1,807
Businesses
256
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Listed by: Michael Mcdonough • McDonough Real Estate
Mls Name: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR
Mls ID: #20256119








