686 34th StDes MoinesIA50312



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $223,500, 686 34th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312 in Des Moines generates $1,518/mo in rent (8.15% yield) but nets only $66/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 (1.51) 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: $61,749. Total projected return: $89,352.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $66 | $450 |
City averages based on Des Moines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,518 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,363 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1900
6,011 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50312, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,317 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,524 (54.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,187 (38.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 606 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $380,171 |
| Average Home Value | $451,211 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,800
Single Family
4,803
Multi-Family
2,997
Businesses
458



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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


Multi Family
Built in 1900
6,011 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50312, Des Moines, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,317 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,524 (54.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,187 (38.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 606 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $380,171 |
| Average Home Value | $451,211 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,800
Single Family
4,803
Multi-Family
2,997
Businesses
458
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