605 Cherokee StAltaIA51002



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 605 Cherokee St, Alta, IA, 51002 in Alta worth modelling. At $179,900 with a 8.84% gross yield, the $1,326/mo rent leaves $158/mo after the $809/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.64 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $49,703 by year five; $1,657/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $78,634.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $158 | $300 |
City averages based on Alta market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,326 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,097 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.21x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1890
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51002, Alta, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,206 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 862 (71.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 242 (20.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 102 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $195,513 |
| Average Home Value | $278,274 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,141
Single Family
1,063
Multi-Family
78
Businesses
54



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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 1890
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51002, Alta, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,206 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 862 (71.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 242 (20.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 102 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $195,513 |
| Average Home Value | $278,274 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,141
Single Family
1,063
Multi-Family
78
Businesses
54
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