








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


Rental property for sale in Muscatine at 518 W 3rd St, Muscatine, IA, 52761 priced at $179,900 converts $1,360/mo rent into $176/mo cash flow after a $881/mo obligation. Total monthly income equals $1,360/mo, and annual cash flow totals $2,109/yr on $59,637 invested. Return on cash invested prints 23.44% in year one, and rental yield reads 9.07% against a $179,900 entry. Equity gained on principal adds $1,161/yr, while 5% annual appreciation compiles into $49,703 by year five. Five-year ROI reaches 122.36% and total cumulative return in cash sums $72,969. For leverage, Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan bases approval on $1,360/mo property income covering a $881/mo payment, not borrower’s personal income.
Single Family
Built in 1870
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52761, Muscatine, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,426 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,606 (64.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,567 (26.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,253 ( 9.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $194,585 |
| Average Home Value | $256,286 |
Residential
12,837
Single Family
11,769
Multi-Family
1,068
Businesses
990
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-03 | Listed for sale | $179,900 |
| 2014-10-31 | Sold | $99,900 |
| 2014-10-10 | Pending sale | $99,900 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-04 | $2920.00 | 11.62% | $164,430 | -1.96% |
| 2023-03-04 | $2616.00 | 13.64% | $167,713 | 28.92% |
| 2022-03-04 | $2302.00 | -4.80% | $130,090 | 15.28% |



Listed by: The Armstrong Team • Re/Max Professionals
Mls Name: Muscatine BOR
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Mls ID: #25-90
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