Plan 4+ Plan, Sergeant Bluff BuildersSergeant BluffIA51054
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomePlan 4+ Plan, Sergeant Bluff Builders, Sergeant Bluff, IA, 51054 in Sergeant Bluff earns a respectable 8.53% gross yield at $321,950, but after the $1,448/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $198/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.61) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $88,949 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $137,880.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $198 | $300 |
City averages based on Sergeant Bluff market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,330 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,963 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51054, Sergeant Bluff, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,289 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,631 (71.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 540 (23.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 118 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $315,902 |
| Average Home Value | $319,917 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,039
Single Family
2,039
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
146
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51054, Sergeant Bluff, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,289 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,631 (71.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 540 (23.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 118 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $315,902 |
| Average Home Value | $319,917 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,039
Single Family
2,039
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
146
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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