Chariton Plan, Alder PointWaukeeIA50263



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at Chariton Plan, Alder Point, Waukee, IA, 50263 in Waukee is narrow, $114/mo net on $2,531/mo rent after the $1,673/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $372,100 with a 8.16% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($102,804 over five years) and $3,427/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.51 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $148,972.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.2% | 2.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $114 | $1,850 |
City averages based on Waukee market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,531 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,269 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50263, Waukee, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,203 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,835 (62.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,821 (26.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,547 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $376,616 |
| Average Home Value | $419,225 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,089
Single Family
11,519
Multi-Family
1,570
Businesses
611



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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 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50263, Waukee, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,203 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,835 (62.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,821 (26.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,547 (10.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $376,616 |
| Average Home Value | $419,225 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,089
Single Family
11,519
Multi-Family
1,570
Businesses
611
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