511 N 38th StCouncil BluffsIA51501
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 511 N 38th St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501 in Council Bluffs. At $165,000 it earns $1,282/mo in rent and distributes $210/mo to the owner after the $742/mo payment, a consistent 9.32% yield. DSCR 1.73 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $45,586 in value; $1,520/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $76,310.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $210 | $450 |
City averages based on Council Bluffs market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,282 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,006 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.27x |
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 1957
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51501, Council Bluffs, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,002 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,402 (56.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,553 (37.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,047 ( 7.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $160,519 |
| Average Home Value | $201,483 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,035
Single Family
13,328
Multi-Family
1,707
Businesses
951
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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 1957
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51501, Council Bluffs, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,002 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,402 (56.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,553 (37.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,047 ( 7.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $160,519 |
| Average Home Value | $201,483 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,035
Single Family
13,328
Multi-Family
1,707
Businesses
951
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Shannon Sorensen • BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
Mls Name: SWIAR
Mls ID: #25-1650
Disclaimer: Copyright Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.