502 5th Ave SWAltoonaIA50009
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingReliable and efficiently structured, 502 5th Ave SW, Altoona, IA, 50009 in Altoona is a conservative rental investment at $285,000. Rental yield 6.04%. A 1.12 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $78,740; $2,625/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $81,587.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(417) | $450 |
City averages based on Altoona market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,434 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,738 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.83x |
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 1987
0.43 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50009, Altoona, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,219 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,552 (64.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,043 (29.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 624 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $318,899 |
| Average Home Value | $345,433 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,784
Single Family
8,330
Multi-Family
1,454
Businesses
564
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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 1987
0.43 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50009, Altoona, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,219 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,552 (64.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,043 (29.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 624 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $318,899 |
| Average Home Value | $345,433 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,784
Single Family
8,330
Multi-Family
1,454
Businesses
564
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices