516 SE 1st StMelcherIA50163
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow516 SE 1st St, Melcher, IA, 50163 in Melcher is a top-tier cash-flow asset. At $167,000 it produces $1,817/mo in rent and $732/mo in net monthly income, a 13.05% gross rental yield. The DSCR of 2.42 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan without W-2s or U.S. credit history. Annual cash flow: $8,787. Five-year appreciation adds $46,139, driving a total cumulative return of $110,686.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 13.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $732 | $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 | $1,817 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,018 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.78x |
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 1972
0.33 Acres 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 1972
0.33 Acres 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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Listed by: Joshua Jenkins • RE/MAX Precision
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #717928
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