815 W Park RdIowa CityIA52246
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 815 W Park Rd, Iowa City, IA, 52246 in Iowa City fits: $1,500,000, 3.48% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $414,422 in value within five years. Rental yield 3.48%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.64) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $13,815/yr in principal paydown and $414,422 in appreciation project a total return of $223,389.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,398) | $850 |
City averages based on Iowa City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,344 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,145 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.48x |
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 1948
1.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52246, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,176 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,491 (40.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,831 (52.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 854 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $358,257 |
| Average Home Value | $409,004 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,652
Single Family
6,750
Multi-Family
3,902
Businesses
346
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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 1948
1.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52246, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,176 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,491 (40.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,831 (52.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 854 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $358,257 |
| Average Home Value | $409,004 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,652
Single Family
6,750
Multi-Family
3,902
Businesses
346
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices