515 NE Maple AveEarlhamIA50072
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder515 NE Maple Ave, Earlham, IA, 50072 in Earlham earns a respectable 7.91% gross yield at $339,900, but after the $1,528/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $33/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.47) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $93,908 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $131,498.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $33 | $350 |
City averages based on Earlham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,240 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,072 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
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 1952
0.37 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50072, Earlham, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,108 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 875 (79.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 176 (15.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 57 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $346,875 |
| Average Home Value | $406,426 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,005
Single Family
1,005
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
56
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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 1952
0.37 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50072, Earlham, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,108 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 875 (79.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 176 (15.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 57 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $346,875 |
| Average Home Value | $406,426 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,005
Single Family
1,005
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
56
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices