








A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |


Investment property for sale in West Des Moines at 512 14th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 offers a 6.13% rental yield on a $220,000 purchase with $1,123/mo rent. 87% in year one. Equity gained on principal adds $1,420/yr while 5% annual appreciation supports $60,782 over five years. Portfolio math shows five-year ROI at 76.23% and total cumulative return in cash at $55,595. Financing is available via Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which evaluates $1,123/mo property income against a $1,077/mo payment rather than investor’s personal income documents like W2s, Salary slips, and Tax returns.
Single Family
Built in 1941
9,975 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,157 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,392 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,929 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $310,899 |
| Average Home Value | $379,482 |
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-21 | Sold | $220,000 |
| 2025-06-30 | Pending sale | $223,900 |
| 2025-06-26 | Price change | $223,900 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-10 | $2238.00 | -3.53% | $141,200 | N/A |
| 2023-10-10 | $2320.00 | 9.43% | $141,200 | 17.57% |
| 2022-10-10 | $2120.00 | 4.74% | $120,100 | N/A |



Listed by: Betsy Haas-Reineck • LPT Realty, LLC
Mls Name: DMMLS
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Mls ID: #717155
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