858 S Ward StOttumwaIA52501



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 858 S Ward St, Ottumwa, IA, 52501 in Ottumwa is listed at $110,000 and delivers $1,147/mo in rent and $433/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 12.51% yield and 2.32 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $30,391 over five years, and $1,013/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $69,673.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.5% | 7.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $433 | $300 |
City averages based on Ottumwa market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,147 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $671 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.71x |
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 1920
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52501, Ottumwa, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,019 (59.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,871 (28.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,528 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $141,927 |
| Average Home Value | $197,013 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,449
Single Family
11,498
Multi-Family
951
Businesses
1,031



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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 1920
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52501, Ottumwa, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,019 (59.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,871 (28.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,528 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $141,927 |
| Average Home Value | $197,013 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,449
Single Family
11,498
Multi-Family
951
Businesses
1,031
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Listed by: Kevin K Veatch • Bridge City Realty
Mls Name: NoCoast MLS
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Mls ID: #6327159
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