8616 Alpine Dr #CUrbandaleIA50322
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowTight but positive: 8616 Alpine Dr #C, Urbandale, IA, 50322 in Urbandale at $184,000 earns $1,586/mo in rent and nets $141/mo after the $827/mo payment, a 10.35% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $50,836 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.92 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $1,695/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $95,221.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.4% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $141 | $450 |
City averages based on Urbandale market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,586 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,122 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.41x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1984
3,746 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50322, Urbandale, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,132 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,754 (69.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,744 (26.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 634 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $284,903 |
| Average Home Value | $302,461 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,630
Single Family
10,811
Multi-Family
2,819
Businesses
1,407
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1984
3,746 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50322, Urbandale, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,132 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,754 (69.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,744 (26.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 634 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $284,903 |
| Average Home Value | $302,461 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,630
Single Family
10,811
Multi-Family
2,819
Businesses
1,407
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices