718 E 1st StStorm LakeIA50588



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $149,000, 718 E 1st St, Storm Lake, IA, 50588 in Storm Lake generates $1,130/mo in rent (9.1% yield) but nets only $162/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 (1.69) 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: $41,166. Total projected return: $67,168.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $162 | $150 |
City averages based on Storm Lake market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,130 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $908 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.24x |
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 1900
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50588, Storm Lake, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,962 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,950 (59.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,537 (31.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 475 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $217,957 |
| Average Home Value | $295,617 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,706
Single Family
4,086
Multi-Family
620
Businesses
516



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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 1900
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50588, Storm Lake, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,962 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,950 (59.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,537 (31.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 475 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $217,957 |
| Average Home Value | $295,617 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,706
Single Family
4,086
Multi-Family
620
Businesses
516
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Listed by: Joseph Aube • Real Estate Specialists of Storm Lake, Inc
Mls Name: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR
Mls ID: #831564







