518 E 1st StCarrollIA51401



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowSolid, durable, and financeable, 518 E 1st St, Carroll, IA, 51401 in Carroll earns a 10.87% gross yield at $158,900. Rent of $1,440/mo nets $408/mo after the $715/mo mortgage. The 2.01 DSCR signals clean DSCR underwriting through Ziffy Mortgage, with no personal income verification required. Five-year value growth of $43,901 and $1,463/yr in equity accumulation project a total cumulative return of $86,703.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.9% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $408 | $150 |
City averages based on Carroll market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,440 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $969 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.49x |
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 1950
4,620 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51401, Carroll, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,799 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,795 (65.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,552 (26.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 452 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $220,132 |
| Average Home Value | $279,634 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,448
Single Family
4,566
Multi-Family
882
Businesses
638



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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 1950
4,620 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51401, Carroll, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,799 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,795 (65.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,552 (26.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 452 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $220,132 |
| Average Home Value | $279,634 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,448
Single Family
4,566
Multi-Family
882
Businesses
638
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Listed by: Brandon Snyder • Mid-Iowa Real Estate
Mls Name: NoCoast MLS
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Mls ID: #6326190
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