715 Grand AveAldenIA50006
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income715 Grand Ave, Alden, IA, 50006 in Alden earns a respectable 9.02% gross yield at $119,900, but after the $539/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $122/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.67) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $33,126 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $53,556.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $122 | $300 |
City averages based on Alden market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $901 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $731 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.23x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1892
0.49 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50006, Alden, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 753 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 508 (67.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 157 (20.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 88 (11.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $131,250 |
| Average Home Value | $177,303 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
538
Single Family
538
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
41
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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 1892
0.49 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50006, Alden, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 753 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 508 (67.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 157 (20.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 88 (11.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $131,250 |
| Average Home Value | $177,303 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
538
Single Family
538
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
41
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices