814 N Sycamore StCrestonIA50801



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow814 N Sycamore St, Creston, IA, 50801 in Creston earns its strong cash-flow label: 11.82% yield, $1,920/mo rent, $654/mo net income, DSCR 2.19. The $195,000 acquisition cost produces immediate returns that put this property in the top tier for U.S. income assets accessible via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Long-term, 5% annual appreciation adds $53,875 by year five. Combined with $1,796/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $116,245.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $654 | $350 |
City averages based on Creston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,920 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,189 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.62x |
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 1940
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50801, Creston, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,417 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,674 (60.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,246 (28.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 497 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $133,418 |
| Average Home Value | $182,572 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,973
Single Family
3,619
Multi-Family
354
Businesses
385



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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 1940
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50801, Creston, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,417 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,674 (60.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,246 (28.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 497 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $133,418 |
| Average Home Value | $182,572 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,973
Single Family
3,619
Multi-Family
354
Businesses
385
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