811 1st Ave SWSpencerIA51301



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingInvestors approaching the U.S. market with capital-preservation in mind will find 811 1st Ave SW, Spencer, IA, 51301 in Spencer aligned with their strategy. Rental yield 6.98%. DSCR 1.29 and 6.98% yield provide a sound foundation. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR program enables non-U.S. residents to acquire without domestic credit. Over five years, 5% appreciation and $1,520/yr in paydown build toward a projected cumulative return of $55,598.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(112) | $300 |
City averages based on Spencer market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $960 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,006 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.95x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 1976
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51301, Spencer, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,257 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,762 (60.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,788 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 707 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $196,406 |
| Average Home Value | $264,591 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,949
Single Family
4,996
Multi-Family
953
Businesses
663



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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 1976
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51301, Spencer, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,257 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,762 (60.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,788 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 707 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $196,406 |
| Average Home Value | $264,591 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,949
Single Family
4,996
Multi-Family
953
Businesses
663
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