








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


Investment property for sale in West Des Moines at 537 11th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 uses $74,588 cash to close to unlock $3,000/yr annual cash flow and $250/mo monthly cash flow. Total monthly income runs $1,711/mo, and a $1,101/mo payment keeps the spread at $250/mo. Purchase price stands at $225,000, and rental yield measures 9.13% with $1,711/mo rent. Return on cash invested shows 23.93% in year one, and 5% annual appreciation builds toward $62,163 over five years. Five-year ROI reaches 124.79% and total cumulative return in cash records $93,081. Financing may use Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which bases approval on $1,711/mo property income covering a $1,101/mo payment rather than investor’s personal income.
Single Family
Built in 1954
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,157 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,392 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,929 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $310,899 |
| Average Home Value | $379,482 |
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-12 | Sold | $225,000 |
| 2025-06-11 | Pending sale | $225,000 |
| 2025-06-10 | Listed for sale | $225,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-20 | $2618.00 | 5.31% | $175,600 | N/A |
| 2023-10-20 | $2486.00 | -5.33% | $175,600 | 27.62% |
| 2022-10-20 | $2626.00 | 5.04% | $137,600 | N/A |



Listed by: Jill Budden • RE/MAX Concepts
Mls Name: DMMLS
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Mls ID: #719861
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