4902 Cedar Dr #72West Des MoinesIA50266



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowAt 2.17, 4902 Cedar Dr #72, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 in West Des Moines sits at the top of Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR coverage band, a significant advantage for non-U.S. buyers closing without domestic income documentation. Rental yield 11.7%. The 11.7% yield is backed by 5% annual appreciation projecting $55,173 in value gain, plus $1,839/yr in principal reduction. Total projected cumulative return: $74,408.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.7% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(74) | $1,250 |
City averages based on West Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,948 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,942 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.00x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1983
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$725 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50266, West Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,158 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,448 (46.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,717 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,993 ( 9.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $398,812 |
| Average Home Value | $442,652 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,201
Single Family
11,911
Multi-Family
7,290
Businesses
1,810



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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


Condo
Built in 1983
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$725 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50266, West Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,158 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,448 (46.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,717 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,993 ( 9.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $398,812 |
| Average Home Value | $442,652 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,201
Single Family
11,911
Multi-Family
7,290
Businesses
1,810
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