501 Melrose StWall LakeIA51466



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowFew Wall Lake rentals match the income profile of 501 Melrose St, Wall Lake, IA, 51466. Listed at $180,360, gross rent is $2,045/mo and net cash flow is $873/mo, a 13.6% yield well above national averages. DSCR 2.52 means Ziffy Mortgage can approve your loan on the property's income alone, bypassing personal income verification. The 5% annual appreciation trend adds $49,830 by year five with $1,661/yr in annual principal reduction, projecting $124,890 in total cumulative return.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 13.6% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $873 | $500 |
City averages based on Wall Lake market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,045 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,100 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.86x |
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 1962
10,800 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51466, Wall Lake, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 504 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 375 (74.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 85 (16.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 44 ( 8.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $206,169 |
| Average Home Value | $237,047 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
222
Single Family
222
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
43



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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 1962
10,800 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51466, Wall Lake, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 504 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 375 (74.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 85 (16.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 44 ( 8.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $206,169 |
| Average Home Value | $237,047 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
222
Single Family
222
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
43
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