818 4th Ave NWWaukonIA52172
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 2.79% gross rental yield, 818 4th Ave NW, Waukon, IA, 52172 in Waukon is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $355,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $98,080 by year five, with $3,270/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.52) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $39,773.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.8% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,481) | $400 |
City averages based on Waukon market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $824 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,164 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.38x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2025
9,365 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52172, Waukon, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,882 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,947 (67.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 629 (21.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 306 (10.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $198,845 |
| Average Home Value | $346,424 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,694
Single Family
2,565
Multi-Family
129
Businesses
294
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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
Condo
Built in 2025
9,365 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52172, Waukon, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,882 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,947 (67.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 629 (21.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 306 (10.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $198,845 |
| Average Home Value | $346,424 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,694
Single Family
2,565
Multi-Family
129
Businesses
294
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices