461 Railroad Ave SWNew AlbinIA52160



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 461 Railroad Ave SW, New Albin, IA, 52160 in New Albin worth modelling. At $179,900 with a 8.91% gross yield, the $1,336/mo rent leaves $167/mo after the $809/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.65 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $49,703 by year five; $1,657/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $79,282.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $167 | $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 | $1,336 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,097 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.22x |
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 1950
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52160, New Albin, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 436 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 299 (68.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 65 (14.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 72 (16.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $203,824 |
| Average Home Value | $204,197 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
166
Single Family
166
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
26



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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 1950
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52160, New Albin, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 436 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 299 (68.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 65 (14.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 72 (16.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $203,824 |
| Average Home Value | $204,197 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
166
Single Family
166
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
26
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