502 W 1st StMechanicsvilleIA52306
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 502 W 1st St, Mechanicsville, IA, 52306 in Mechanicsville deserves attention. This $160,000 property earns $2,188/mo in rent, a 16.41% gross yield, and nets $1,148/mo after the $719/mo payment. DSCR 3.04 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $44,205 compounds alongside $1,474/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $134,848.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 16.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,148 | $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 | $2,188 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $975 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.24x |
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 1951
10,672 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52306, Mechanicsville, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 744 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 580 (78.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 104 (14.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 60 ( 8.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $183,984 |
| Average Home Value | $233,233 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
493
Single Family
493
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
39
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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 1951
10,672 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52306, Mechanicsville, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 744 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 580 (78.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 104 (14.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 60 ( 8.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $183,984 |
| Average Home Value | $233,233 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
493
Single Family
493
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
39
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Meagan Bennett-Twins Home Team • Lee's Town & Country Real Estate
Mls Name: CRAAR, CDRMLS
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Mls ID: #2502803