605 E 18th StSpencerIA51301
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $140,000, 605 E 18th St, Spencer, IA, 51301 in Spencer generates $1,074/mo in rent (9.21% yield) but nets only $165/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.70) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $38,679. Total projected return: $63,840.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $165 | $300 |
City averages based on Spencer market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,074 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $854 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.26x |
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 1994
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51301, Spencer, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,257 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,762 (60.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,788 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 707 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $196,406 |
| Average Home Value | $264,591 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,949
Single Family
4,996
Multi-Family
953
Businesses
663
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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 1994
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51301, Spencer, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,257 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,762 (60.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,788 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 707 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $196,406 |
| Average Home Value | $264,591 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,949
Single Family
4,996
Multi-Family
953
Businesses
663
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices