839 Pepper DrIowa CityIA52240



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 839 Pepper Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52240 in Iowa City deserves attention. This $372,500 property earns $3,720/mo in rent, a 11.98% gross yield, and nets $1,301/mo after the $1,675/mo payment. DSCR 2.22 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $102,915 compounds alongside $3,431/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $225,435.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,301 | $850 |
City averages based on Iowa City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,720 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,271 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.64x |
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 1990
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52240, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,775 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,727 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,334 (46.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,152 |
| Average Home Value | $318,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,235
Single Family
10,644
Multi-Family
5,591
Businesses
1,308



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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 1990
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52240, Iowa City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,775 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,727 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,334 (46.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,152 |
| Average Home Value | $318,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,235
Single Family
10,644
Multi-Family
5,591
Businesses
1,308
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