








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 Marengo at 697 E Adams St, Marengo, IA, 52301 listed at $167,500 pairs $1,337/mo rent with a $820/mo payment to leave $209/mo cash flow. Total monthly income runs $1,337/mo, and annual cash flow reaches $2,509/yr on $55,526 cash to close. Return on cash invested measures 24.43% in year one, and rental yield registers 9.58% at a $167,500 basis. Equity gained on principal adds $1,081/yr, and annual property appreciation at 5% supports $46,277 by year five. Five-year ROI tracks 127.86% and total cumulative return in cash totals $70,996. Financing can be arranged with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which qualifies using $1,337/mo property income relative to a $820/mo payment rather than your personal income (W2, Tax Returns, Paystubs, or 1099).
Single Family
Built in 1880
0.40 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52301, Marengo, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,825 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,293 (70.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 388 (21.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 144 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $173,966 |
| Average Home Value | $217,367 |
Residential
1,666
Single Family
1,582
Multi-Family
84
Businesses
141
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-04 | Listed for sale | $167,500 |
| 2018-02-23 | Sold | $95,000 |
| 2017-10-09 | Price change | $105,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-08 | $3025.00 | 17.29% | $182,570 | 27.30% |
| 2022-04-08 | $2579.00 | 10.83% | $143,420 | N/A |
| 2021-04-08 | $2327.00 | 8.43% | $143,420 | 19.17% |



Listed by: Scott Grimm • Grimm Company Real Estate
Mls Name: Iowa City Area AOR
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #202502261
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