620 S Summit StIowa CityIA52240



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 620 S Summit St, Iowa City, IA, 52240 in Iowa City. Rental yield 3.88%. At $850,000 with 3.88% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $234,839 in new equity by year five, complemented by $7,829/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.72) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $145,282.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,769) | $850 |
City averages based on Iowa City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,752 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,182 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.53x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 1930
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52240, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,775 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,727 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,334 (46.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,152 |
| Average Home Value | $318,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,235
Single Family
10,644
Multi-Family
5,591
Businesses
1,308



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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
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52240, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,775 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,727 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,334 (46.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,152 |
| Average Home Value | $318,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,235
Single Family
10,644
Multi-Family
5,591
Businesses
1,308
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Listed by: Rose Ambrose • RMA Real Estate
Mls Name: Iowa City Area AOR
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #202503313
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