








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 Marengo at 897 Lafayette Ave, Marengo, IA, 52301 earns $290/mo cash flow from $1,264/mo rent with a $734/mo payment. Total monthly income totals $1,264/mo, and annual cash flow totals $3,480/yr on $49,725 capital. ROI tracks 26.91% on current figures, and rental yield reads 10.11% at a $150,000 purchase. Equity gained on principal adds $968/yr, and 5% annual appreciation supports $41,442 over five years. Five-year ROI reaches 140.73% and total cumulative return in cash sums $69,978. Financing can be set up with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which is driven by $1,264/mo property income instead of your personal income.
Single Family
Built in 1900
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52301, Marengo, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,825 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,293 (70.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 388 (21.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 144 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $173,966 |
| Average Home Value | $217,367 |
Residential
1,666
Single Family
1,582
Multi-Family
84
Businesses
141
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | Listed for sale | $150,000 |
| 2012-09-10 | Sold | $80,000 |
| 2005-09-15 | Sold | $85,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-05 | $1920.00 | 17.22% | $96,340 | 12.63% |
| 2022-07-05 | $1638.00 | 6.23% | $85,540 | N/A |
| 2021-07-05 | $1542.00 | N/A | $85,540 | 14.96% |



Listed by: Jake McLaughlin • Iowa Elite Marketing Group
Mls Name: Iowa City Area AOR
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #202504278
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