








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 729 20th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 uses $102,732 cash to close to unlock $1,742/yr annual cash flow and $145/mo monthly cash flow. Total monthly income runs $2,158/mo, and a $1,517/mo payment keeps the spread at $145/mo. Purchase price stands at $309,900, and rental yield measures 8.36% with $2,158/mo rent. Return on cash invested shows 21.6% in year one, and 5% annual appreciation builds toward $85,620 over five years. Five-year ROI reaches 112.38% and total cumulative return in cash records $115,452. Financing may use Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which bases approval on $2,158/mo property income covering a $1,517/mo payment rather than investor’s personal income.
Single Family
Built in 1955
8,407 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-27 | Listed for sale | $309,900 |
| 2021-11-30 | Sold | $239,900 |
| 2021-10-14 | Pending sale | $239,900 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-27 | $3966.00 | 5.82% | $251,000 | 22.20% |
| 2022-03-27 | $3748.00 | 0.64% | $205,400 | N/A |
| 2021-03-27 | $3724.00 | 18.37% | $205,400 | 5.71% |



Listed by: BRENT LENZ • Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #714284
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