909 Emerald DrStorm LakeIA50588
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play909 Emerald Dr, Storm Lake, IA, 50588 in Storm Lake is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 3.56%. At $1,097,000 with a 3.56% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $303,081 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.66) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $168,226.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,872) | $150 |
City averages based on Storm Lake market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,252 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,688 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.49x |
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 2009
0.42 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50588, Storm Lake, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,962 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,950 (59.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,537 (31.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 475 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $217,957 |
| Average Home Value | $295,617 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,706
Single Family
4,086
Multi-Family
620
Businesses
516
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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 2009
0.42 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50588, Storm Lake, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,962 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,950 (59.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,537 (31.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 475 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $217,957 |
| Average Home Value | $295,617 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,706
Single Family
4,086
Multi-Family
620
Businesses
516
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents