








A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |


Investment property for sale in West Des Moines at 640 4th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 uses $82,776 cash to close to unlock $3,150/yr annual cash flow and $262/mo monthly cash flow. Total monthly income runs $1,884/mo, and a $1,222/mo payment keeps the spread at $262/mo. Purchase price stands at $249,700, and rental yield measures 9.05% with $1,884/mo rent. Return on cash invested shows 23.71% in year one, and 5% annual appreciation builds toward $68,988 over five years. Five-year ROI reaches 123.67% and total cumulative return in cash records $102,372. Financing may use Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which bases approval on $1,884/mo property income covering a $1,222/mo payment rather than investor’s personal income.
Single Family
Built in 1915
8,015 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50265, West Des Moines, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,157 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,392 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,929 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $310,899 |
| Average Home Value | $379,482 |
Residential
15,049
Single Family
11,438
Multi-Family
3,611
Businesses
1,103
Date | Event | Price |
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Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
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Listed by: Lyndsey Lamb • Guardian Real Estate Group
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls ID: #728185