535 Forest Dr SECedar RapidsIA52403
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-Producing535 Forest Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403 in Cedar Rapids is a stable, well-positioned rental at $265,000. Rental yield 6.11%. DSCR 1.13 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage without U.S. income documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $73,215 in value and $2,441/yr in principal paydown builds equity, a total projected return of $76,867.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(372) | $450 |
City averages based on Cedar Rapids market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,349 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,616 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.83x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 1922
0.40 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52403, Cedar Rapids, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,261 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,355 (65.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,954 (26.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 952 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $240,295 |
| Average Home Value | $311,384 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,390
Single Family
8,523
Multi-Family
1,867
Businesses
288
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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 1922
0.40 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52403, Cedar Rapids, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,261 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,355 (65.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,954 (26.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 952 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $240,295 |
| Average Home Value | $311,384 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,390
Single Family
8,523
Multi-Family
1,867
Businesses
288
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: CRAAR, CDRMLS
Mls ID: #2601315