5110 Ella Ivy CtVan MeterIA50261



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowDay-one income is the story at 5110 Ella Ivy Ct, Van Meter, IA, 50261 in Van Meter. Priced at $278,900, it generates $2,449/mo in gross rent and $625/mo in net monthly cash flow, a 10.54% yield that comfortably supports the 1.95 DSCR needed for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR mortgage. Projected annual cash flow: $7,505. Five-year appreciation: $77,055. Equity from principal paydown: $2,569/yr. Total projected cumulative return: $146,447.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $625 | $500 |
City averages based on Van Meter market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,449 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,713 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.43x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2024
4,847 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$150 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50261, Van Meter, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,207 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 982 (81.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 119 ( 9.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 106 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $523,148 |
| Average Home Value | $553,473 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,026
Single Family
1,014
Multi-Family
12
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


Condo
Built in 2024
4,847 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$150 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50261, Van Meter, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,207 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 982 (81.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 119 ( 9.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 106 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $523,148 |
| Average Home Value | $553,473 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,026
Single Family
1,014
Multi-Family
12
Businesses
39
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Listed by: Lindsy Baker • RE/MAX Concepts
Mls Name: DMMLS
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Mls ID: #707988
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