








A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |


Investment property for sale in West Des Moines at 8601 Westown Pkwy UNIT 5101, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 listed at $149,900 pairs $1,162/mo rent with a $734/mo payment to leave $13/mo cash flow. Total monthly income runs $1,162/mo, and annual cash flow reaches $158/yr on $49,692 cash to close. Return on cash invested measures 20.23% in year one, and rental yield registers 9.3% at a $149,900 basis. Equity gained on principal adds $967/yr, and annual property appreciation at 5% supports $41,415 by year five. Five-year ROI tracks 106.57% and total cumulative return in cash totals $52,955. Financing can be arranged with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which qualifies using $1,162/mo property income relative to a $734/mo payment rather than your personal income (W2, Tax Returns, Paystubs, or 1099).
Condo
Built in 2005
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$175 monthly HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50266, West Des Moines, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,158 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,448 (46.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,717 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,993 ( 9.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $398,812 |
| Average Home Value | $442,652 |
Residential
19,201
Single Family
11,911
Multi-Family
7,290
Businesses
1,810
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-16 | Listed for sale | $149,900 |
| 2013-09-09 | Sold | $82,000 |
| 2013-08-08 | Listed for sale | $85,900 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-20 | $1978.00 | 1.23% | $128,240 | 21.44% |
| 2022-04-20 | $1954.00 | 0.93% | $105,600 | 0.05% |
| 2021-04-20 | $1936.00 | 1.89% | $105,550 | 6.16% |



Listed by: Beth Ernst • Keller Williams Realty GDM
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #715708
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