825 McKenzie AveCouncil BluffsIA51503



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 825 McKenzie Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503 in Council Bluffs deserves attention. This $275,000 property earns $2,303/mo in rent, a 10.05% gross yield, and nets $517/mo after the $1,237/mo payment. DSCR 1.86 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $75,977 compounds alongside $2,533/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $137,883.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.1% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $517 | $450 |
City averages based on Council Bluffs market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,303 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,677 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.37x |
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 1963
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51503, Council Bluffs, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,228 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,261 (63.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,873 (30.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,094 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $279,939 |
| Average Home Value | $335,167 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,841
Single Family
13,738
Multi-Family
2,103
Businesses
761



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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 1963
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51503, Council Bluffs, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,228 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,261 (63.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,873 (30.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,094 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $279,939 |
| Average Home Value | $335,167 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,841
Single Family
13,738
Multi-Family
2,103
Businesses
761
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Listed by: Michelle Hiers • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
Mls Name: SWIAR
Mls ID: #26-223








