54156 Highway 65 StLucasIA50151
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 54156 Highway 65 St, Lucas, IA, 50151 in Lucas the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 0%. The 0% gross yield on a $199,900 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $55,229 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.00) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 0% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $0 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
Single Family
Built in 1930
5 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50151, Lucas, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 366 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 289 (79.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 28 ( 7.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 49 (13.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $238,636 |
| Average Home Value | $323,651 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
301
Single Family
301
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
15
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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 1930
5 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50151, Lucas, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 366 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 289 (79.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 28 ( 7.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 49 (13.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $238,636 |
| Average Home Value | $323,651 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
301
Single Family
301
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
15
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
No similar rental properties found nearby.
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Listed by: Joshua Jenkins • RE/MAX Precision
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #716640
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