860 Aster DrCherokeeIA51012

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 4.19% gross rental yield, 860 Aster Dr, Cherokee, IA, 51012 in Cherokee is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $260,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $71,833 by year five, with $2,395/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.78) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $48,657.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.2% | 10.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(781) | $300 |
City averages based on Cherokee market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $907 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,585 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.57x |
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 2024
10,454 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51012, Cherokee, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,089 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,995 (64.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 801 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 293 ( 9.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $181,510 |
| Average Home Value | $214,591 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,842
Single Family
2,479
Multi-Family
363
Businesses
342



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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 2024
10,454 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51012, Cherokee, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,089 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,995 (64.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 801 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 293 ( 9.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $181,510 |
| Average Home Value | $214,591 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,842
Single Family
2,479
Multi-Family
363
Businesses
342
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Listed by: Stephanie Zarr • EXIT Realty Midwest - Cherokee
Mls Name: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR
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Mls ID: #827835
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