500 Harrison AveGrinnellIA50112
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis is a cash-flow-light asset: 500 Harrison Ave, Grinnell, IA, 50112 in Grinnell, $210,000, 8.74% gross yield, $166/mo net income. Consider it a market-entry position, the $1,530/mo rent covers the $944/mo payment with a margin, and 5%/yr appreciation is projected to add $58,019 to the asset's value over five years. Ziffy Mortgage approves DSCR loans (coverage 1.62) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation. Consider a higher down payment to widen the monthly margin. Total projected return: $90,619.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $166 | $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 | $1,530 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,280 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.20x |
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 1981
0.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50112, Grinnell, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,090 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,108 (61.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,540 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 442 ( 8.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $216,307 |
| Average Home Value | $256,573 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,778
Single Family
4,187
Multi-Family
591
Businesses
414
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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 1981
0.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50112, Grinnell, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,090 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,108 (61.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,540 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 442 ( 8.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $216,307 |
| Average Home Value | $256,573 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,778
Single Family
4,187
Multi-Family
591
Businesses
414
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices