4951 Cherrywood PlWest Des MoinesIA50265
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 4951 Cherrywood Pl, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 in West Des Moines. Rental yield 1.65%. At $1,750,000 with 1.65% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $483,493 in new equity by year five, complemented by $16,118/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.30) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $88,954.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(8,965) | $1,250 |
City averages based on West Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,400 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,669 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.22x |
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 2002
0.84 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,157 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,392 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,929 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $310,899 |
| Average Home Value | $379,482 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
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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 2002
0.84 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,157 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,392 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,929 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $310,899 |
| Average Home Value | $379,482 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices