980 Pelican DrPolk CityIA50226



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 980 Pelican Dr, Polk City, IA, 50226 in Polk City worth study. Rental yield 5.57%. The 5.57% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $595,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $164,388 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $2,760/mo partially offsets the $2,675/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (1.03 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $155,374.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,104) | $300 |
City averages based on Polk City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,760 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,627 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.76x |
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 2021
9,684 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50226, Polk City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,179 (81.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 357 (13.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 134 ( 5.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $407,500 |
| Average Home Value | $431,136 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,705
Single Family
2,680
Multi-Family
25
Businesses
124



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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 2021
9,684 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50226, Polk City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,179 (81.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 357 (13.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 134 ( 5.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $407,500 |
| Average Home Value | $431,136 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,705
Single Family
2,680
Multi-Family
25
Businesses
124
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