918 Elm AveNorwalkIA50211
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowFew Norwalk rentals match the income profile of 918 Elm Ave, Norwalk, IA, 50211. Listed at $249,900, gross rent is $1,509/mo and net cash flow is $771/mo, a 11.5% yield well above national averages. DSCR 1.34 means Ziffy Mortgage can approve your loan on the property's income alone, bypassing personal income verification. The 5% annual appreciation trend adds $69,043 by year five with $2,302/yr in annual principal reduction, projecting $87,785 in total cumulative return.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.5% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $771 | $1,450 |
City averages based on Norwalk market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,509 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,524 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.99x |
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 1900
0.40 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50211, Norwalk, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,447 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,103 (79.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,010 (15.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 334 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $312,678 |
| Average Home Value | $345,686 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,803
Single Family
6,186
Multi-Family
617
Businesses
254
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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 1900
0.40 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50211, Norwalk, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,447 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,103 (79.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,010 (15.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 334 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $312,678 |
| Average Home Value | $345,686 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,803
Single Family
6,186
Multi-Family
617
Businesses
254
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Sarah Cowman • Homefront Real Estate, LLC
Mls Name: DMMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #718373
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