5488 Longview Ct UNIT 8JohnstonIA50131
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow5488 Longview Ct UNIT 8, Johnston, IA, 50131 in Johnston is a solid income-producing rental, 11.51% gross yield, $2,106/mo rent, $419/mo net cash flow on a $219,500 buy. DSCR 2.13 qualifies the property for Ziffy Mortgage's financing without personal income documentation. Five-year appreciation of $60,644 and $2,022/yr in principal reduction project a total cumulative return of $111,666.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $419 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,106 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,600 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.32x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1999
2,613 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$250 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50131, Johnston, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,023 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,701 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,542 (32.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 780 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $379,844 |
| Average Home Value | $438,587 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,452
Single Family
8,790
Multi-Family
1,662
Businesses
712
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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
Condo
Built in 1999
2,613 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$250 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50131, Johnston, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,023 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,701 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,542 (32.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 780 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $379,844 |
| Average Home Value | $438,587 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,452
Single Family
8,790
Multi-Family
1,662
Businesses
712
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices