503 S Main StMelcherIA50163
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe 8.42% yield at 503 S Main St, Melcher, IA, 50163 in Melcher is solid, but the $674/mo payment compresses net cash flow to $78/mo at $149,900. This is a tight-spread property, income covers debt, with little cushion. For investors who can optimise occupancy, the upside is real: 5% annual appreciation adds $41,415 by year five, and $1,381/yr in loan paydown builds equity. Ziffy Mortgage qualifies this via DSCR (1.56) without U.S. income documentation. Total projected return: $62,075.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $78 | $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 | $1,051 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $914 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.15x |
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 1975
10,454 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50163, Melcher, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 310 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 218 (70.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 46 (14.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 46 (14.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $81,111 |
| Average Home Value | $100,837 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1
Single Family
1
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
31
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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 1975
10,454 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50163, Melcher, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 310 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 218 (70.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 46 (14.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 46 (14.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $81,111 |
| Average Home Value | $100,837 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1
Single Family
1
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
31
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