888 Aster DrCherokeeIA51012



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 888 Aster Dr, Cherokee, IA, 51012 in Cherokee the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 3.96%. The 3.96% gross yield on a $275,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $75,977 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.73) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $48,063.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4% | 10.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(879) | $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 | $1,677 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.54x |
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: Cindy Wilberding • EXIT Realty Midwest - Cherokee
Mls Name: Northwest Iowa Regional BOR
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Mls ID: #827058
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