Terrace Plan · Waukee, IA 50263

$259,500

3 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,767 sqft · SingleFamily · 955 Days on market

Excellent condition $20/mo HOA · 1% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the F grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Schools +7.8/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Condition / age +4.8/5.0
• Livability +4.2/5.0
• Cash flow +3.4/30.0
• Rent growth +3.0/5.0
• 1% rule +0.0/10.0
• DSCR +0.0/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Destiny Homes presents their Terrace floor plan. This ranch plan features three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and over 1700 square feet of finished space. The dining area sits at the front of the home and opens up to the kitchen/living room that boasts large picture windows, electric fireplace, pantry, island, and stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom features a walk-in closet, shower, and large vanity. Two more bedrooms and a full bath are located in the lower level of the home. There is a long list of standard features not often found at this price point, including electric fireplace, energy efficiency, SMART Home Automation, and 2x6 construction. Ask about $2,000 in closing costs provided by preferred lender.

Key facts

• Walk-in closet
• Ranch plan
• 2 parking spots

Tags

• RANCH PLAN
• LARGE PICTURE WINDOWS
• WALK-IN CLOSET
• SMART HOME AUTOMATION

🏗️ New construction. The $259,500 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $423,522.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/4.5-bath single-family listed at $260k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-1k ($-16k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $235k (9.6% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $208k (20.0% below list).
• Recommended offer: $208k (20.0% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 84/100 on livability (#22 in IA, #682 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F.
• Waukee Community School District (suburban): math 80% / reading 79% proficiency, ranked #14 of 289 in IA (top 5%) — strong family-tenant draw, lease renewals of 3-5y typical; only 11% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
• Zoned schools: Shuler Elementary School (math 91% / reading 86%, grade A+, #12 of 616 statewide, top 2%, 658 students, 7% FRL); Waukee Middle School (math 83% / reading 81%, grade A+, #22 of 246 statewide, top 12%, 1,069 students, 12% FRL); Waukee High School (math 74% / reading 82%, grade A-, #53 of 336 statewide, top 16%, 1,268 students, 24% FRL) — zoned schools at 14% FRL track the district average.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.8%/yr); 1398 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 51d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 52% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 1,503 units permitted in Dallas County in 2024 (630 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $13k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Dallas County population projected at +74% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 955 days — a 12% lower offer ($228k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Recommended offer $207,691 (20.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 955 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 20% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
7. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
10. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.49% ✗
• Cap rate: 2.59%
• Cash-on-cash: -13.22%
• DSCR: 0.41
• GRM: 17.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $423,522
• List price: $259,500
• Delta: -38.73%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
565 NW Mosaic Ave	0.16mi	4/3.0 (+1)	1,849 (+5%)	3mo	$577,000	$312	72
485 NW Ryder Dr	0.07mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,663 (-6%)	3mo	$561,980	$338	70
560 NW Atlas Ln	0.07mi	3/2.5	1,562 (-12%)	4mo	$340,000	$218	66
127 NW Sunrise Dr	0.39mi	4/3.0 (+1)	1,687 (-4%)	4mo	$517,000	$306	60
565 NW Rosemont Dr	0.40mi	3/2.0	1,660 (-6%)	6mo	$508,393	$306	57
460 NW Gracewood Dr	0.40mi	4/3.5 (+1)	1,916 (+8%)	3mo	$614,900	$321	55
615 NW Rosemont Dr	0.43mi	4/2.5 (+1)	1,877 (+6%)	3mo	$485,610	$259	54
420 NE Cardinal Ln	0.69mi	3/3.0	1,698 (-4%)	4mo	$492,000	$290	52
555 NW Rosemont Dr	0.39mi	4/3.0 (+1)	1,591 (-10%)	4mo	$513,890	$323	51
675 NW Rosemont Dr	0.46mi	4/2.5 (+1)	1,892 (+7%)	4mo	$420,000	$222	50
265 NW Copperleaf Ct	0.58mi	4/3.0 (+1)	1,637 (-7%)	4mo	$607,000	$371	46
185 Melrose Dr	0.66mi	3/3.0	1,539 (-13%)	4mo	$340,000	$221	38

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 1.82% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -42.3%
• Equity multiple: -0.30×
• Total profit: $-154,209
• Equity at exit: $63,149

10-year hold

• IRR: -80.6%
• Equity multiple: -1.12×
• Total profit: $-250,988
• Equity at exit: $36,618

Cash invested: $118,586 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Iowa: 83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+6
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day pay-or-quit; mostly landlord-friendly statewide.

Methodology + full state rankings →

Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

• For sale now: 113 active · 51 under contract
• Months of supply: 16.1 mo (6%/mo absorbed)
• Median asking: $395,000 ($238/sqft)
• Median days on market: 115 d
• This list price: 1% of active listings are priced below it
• ARV vs active asking: +0.6% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 50263

• Rents YoY: 1.8%
• Active inventory: 1398
• Price-to-rent: 10.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,077 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,221
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$529 /mo · $6,353/yr
• Insurance: −$176
• HOA: −$20
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$436
• Net cashflow: $-1,306

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,730

Max offer price $234,526

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-1,013	-5% $-1,160	+0% $-1,306	+5% $-1,452	+10% $-1,599
Rent	-10% $-1,470	-5% $-1,388	+0% $-1,306	+5% $-1,224	+10% $-1,142
Rate	-1.0pp $-1,093	-0.5pp $-1,198	base $-1,306	+0.5pp $-1,416	+1.0pp $-1,528

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $105,881
• Closing costs: $12,706
• Club membership (one-time): —
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
245 NW Greenwood Pl Waukee, IA	3.0	2.5	1544	$1,850	$1.20	0d	1	0.20mi
220 NW Waverly Dr Waukee, IA	3.0	2.5	1645	$1,850	$1.12	6d	1	0.24mi
234 NW Common Pl Waukee, IA	3.0	2.5	1475	$1,895	$1.28	10d	1	0.26mi
350 NW 6th St Waukee, IA	1.0–3.0	1.0–3.5	1163	$2,314	$1.99	107d	17	0.30mi
175 NW Common Pl Waukee, IA	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.5	929	$1,812	$1.95	2d	8	0.31mi
122 NW Pike Cir Waukee, IA	4.0	2.5	1809	$2,495	$1.38	184d	1	0.44mi
340 NE Carefree Ln Waukee, IA	3.0	2.5	1458	$1,995	$1.37	107d	1	0.64mi
330 NE Cardinal Ln Waukee, IA	4.0	3.0	1492	$2,500	$1.68	184d	1	0.70mi
223 NW Charlestown Ln Waukee, IA	4.0	2.5	1767	$2,100	$1.19	10d	1	0.70mi
277 NW Charlestown Ln Waukee, IA	4.0	2.5	1767	$2,195	$1.24	107d	1	0.71mi
277 NW Charlestown Ln Unit 1 Waukee, IA	4.0	2.5	1767	$2,300	$1.30	107d	1	0.71mi
289 NW Charlestown Ln Waukee, IA	4.0	2.5	1767	$2,200	$1.25	184d	1	0.72mi
252 NW Charlestown Ln Waukee, IA	4.0	2.5	1767	$1,975	$1.12	5d	1	0.74mi
1008 Maple St Waukee, IA	2.0	2.5	1524	$1,875	$1.23	155d	1	0.76mi
1044 Maple St Waukee, IA	3.0	2.5	1511	$1,875	$1.24	107d	1	0.82mi
335 SE Carefree Ln Waukee, IA	3.0	3.5	1456	$2,325	$1.60	7d	1	0.88mi
1069 Daisy Ln Waukee, IA	4.0	2.5	1707	$2,195	$1.29	10d	1	0.89mi
655 NW Williamsburg Ln Waukee, IA	4.0	2.5	1875	$2,395	$1.28	107d	1	0.97mi
575 SE Whitetail Ln Waukee, IA	3.0	2.0	1790	$1,875	$1.05	1d	1	0.97mi
885 Northview Dr Waukee, IA	4.0	2.5	1818	$2,295	$1.26	51d	1	0.99mi
865 NW Sproul DR Waukee, IA	2.0–3.0	2.0–4.0	1475	$2,359	$1.60	0d	23	1.03mi
1177 NW Williamsburg Ln Waukee, IA	4.0	3.0	1844	$2,250	$1.22	10d	1	1.04mi
1224 NW Williamsburg Ln Waukee, IA	4.0	2.5	1844	$2,300	$1.25	10d	1	1.06mi
1241 NW Yorktown Dr Waukee, IA	4.0	3.0	2138	$2,395	$1.12	34d	1	1.07mi
1242 NW Williamsburg Ln Waukee, IA	4.0	3.0	2199	$2,350	$1.07	51d	1	1.08mi
482 NE Westgate Dr Waukee, IA	4.0	3.0	1644	$2,799	$1.70	0d	1	1.11mi
760 SE Carefree Ln Waukee, IA	4.0	3.0	1800	$2,145	$1.19	107d	1	1.11mi
395 NW Blackberry St Waukee, IA	2.0	2.0	1330	$1,740	$1.31	9d	3	1.13mi
1283 NW Williamsburg Ln Unit 1 Waukee, IA	4.0	3.0	1410	$2,495	$1.77	155d	1	1.14mi
1120 Northview Dr Waukee, IA	4.0	3.5	1564	$2,995	$1.91	107d	1	1.16mi
200 Corene Ave Waukee, IA	4.0	2.0	1410	$1,995	$1.41	160d	1	1.21mi
1047 Maywood Ln Waukee, IA	3.0	2.5	1601	$1,850	$1.16	51d	1	1.23mi
1052 Maywood Ln Unit 1 Waukee, IA	3.0	2.5	1631	$1,800	$1.10	10d	1	1.25mi
854 NE Phlox Ave Waukee, IA	3.0	3.0	1596	$1,750	$1.10	155d	1	1.34mi
856 NE Larkspur Ave Unit 1 Waukee, IA	3.0	2.5	1630	$1,799	$1.10	7d	1	1.34mi
869 NE Traverse Dr Waukee, IA	3.0	3.0	1868	$2,095	$1.12	155d	1	1.35mi
878 NE Traverse Dr Waukee, IA	3.0	3.0	1868	$2,050	$1.10	184d	1	1.35mi
918 NE Traverse Dr Waukee, IA	3.0	3.0	1868	$1,975	$1.06	10d	1	1.38mi
835 NE Redwood Blvd Waukee, IA	2.0	2.0	1457	$2,096	$1.44	0d	4	1.38mi
940 10th St Waukee, IA	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	923	$1,670	$1.81	0d	86	1.41mi

HOA detail $20/mo · $240/yr

• Likely covers: electric

Listing history 50 events

1. 2026-11-08
   days on market $259,500 Active 955 DOM
2. 2026-11-07
   days on market $259,500 Active 954 DOM
3. 2026-11-06
   days on market $259,500 Active 953 DOM
4. 2026-11-05
   days on market $259,500 Active 952 DOM
5. 2026-11-04
   days on market $259,500 Active 951 DOM
6. 2026-11-02
   days on market $259,500 Active 949 DOM
7. 2026-11-01
   days on market $259,500 Active 948 DOM
8. 2026-10-31
   days on market $259,500 Active 947 DOM
9. 2026-10-30
   days on market $259,500 Active 946 DOM
10. 2026-10-29
    days on market $259,500 Active 945 DOM
11. 2026-10-28
    days on market $259,500 Active 944 DOM
12. 2026-10-27
    days on market $259,500 Active 943 DOM
13. 2026-10-26
    days on market $259,500 Active 942 DOM
14. 2026-10-26
    days on market $259,500 Active 941 DOM
15. 2026-10-24
    days on market $259,500 Active 940 DOM
16. 2026-10-23
    days on market $259,500 Active 939 DOM
17. 2026-10-22
    days on market $259,500 Active 938 DOM
18. 2026-10-21
    days on market $259,500 Active 937 DOM
19. 2026-10-20
    days on market $259,500 Active 936 DOM
20. 2026-10-19
    days on market $259,500 Active 935 DOM
21. 2026-10-18
    days on market $259,500 Active 934 DOM
22. 2026-10-17
    days on market $259,500 Active 933 DOM
23. 2026-10-16
    days on market $259,500 Active 932 DOM
24. 2026-10-15
    days on market $259,500 Active 931 DOM
25. 2026-10-14
    days on market $259,500 Active 930 DOM
26. 2026-10-13
    days on market $259,500 Active 929 DOM
27. 2026-10-12
    days on market $259,500 Active 928 DOM
28. 2026-10-11
    days on market $259,500 Active 927 DOM
29. 2026-10-10
    days on market $259,500 Active 926 DOM
30. 2026-10-09
    days on market $259,500 Active 925 DOM
31. 2026-10-08
    days on market $259,500 Active 924 DOM
32. 2026-10-07
    days on market $259,500 Active 923 DOM
33. 2026-10-06
    days on market $259,500 Active 922 DOM
34. 2026-10-05
    days on market $259,500 Active 921 DOM
35. 2026-10-04
    days on market $259,500 Active 920 DOM
36. 2026-10-04
    days on market $259,500 Active 919 DOM
37. 2026-10-02
    days on market $259,500 Active 918 DOM
38. 2026-10-01
    days on market $259,500 Active 917 DOM
39. 2026-09-30
    days on market $259,500 Active 916 DOM
40. 2026-09-29
    days on market $259,500 Active 915 DOM
41. 2026-09-28
    days on market $259,500 Active 914 DOM
42. 2026-09-27
    days on market $259,500 Active 913 DOM
43. 2026-09-25
    days on market $259,500 Active 911 DOM
44. 2026-09-24
    days on market $259,500 Active 910 DOM
45. 2026-09-23
    days on market $259,500 Active 909 DOM
46. 2026-09-22
    days on market $259,500 Active 908 DOM
47. 2026-09-21
    days on market $259,500 Active 907 DOM
48. 2026-09-20
    days on market $259,500 Active 906 DOM
49. 2026-09-19
    days on market $259,500 Active 905 DOM
50. 2026-09-18
    days on market $259,500 Active 904 DOM

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $24,923
• − Mortgage interest: −$23,724
• − Property taxes: −$6,353
• − Insurance: −$2,118
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,994
• − Management: −$1,994
• − HOA: −$240
• − Depreciation: −$12,321
• Taxable loss: −$23,820
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$5,717
• After-tax cash flow: $-9,957/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 13 photos

Excellent 95/100 None rehab

This single-family home is in excellent condition with a modern design and high-end finishes. It is move-in ready and has the potential to be further enhanced with minor updates to increase its value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Paint the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and interior aesthetics. ↑
• Both Install new flooring in the bedrooms — Hardwood floors are durable and add value to the home. ↑
• Both Add a smart home system — Modern technology can increase both resale and rental value. ↑
• Both Upgrade the kitchen appliances — Upgrading to high-end appliances can attract more buyers and renters. ↑
• Both Add a smart thermostat — Energy-efficient systems can lower utility bills and appeal to eco-conscious buyers and renters. ↑

B Composite school gradezoned avg 78/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Radiant Elementary School A IA #172/616 Nat'l #2,597/41,679 Middle Waukee Middle School A+ IA #22/246 Nat'l #206/14,009 High Northwest High School

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Waukee Community School District
• NCES district ID: 1930510
• Math proficiency: 80% ▼ -6.00%
• Reading proficiency: 79% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $88,580
• Composite: 70.94/100
• National rank: #245
• State rank: #14 of 289 in IA

A Composite livability gradescore 84/100

Livability — Waukee

• Score: 84/100
• State rank: #22
• US rank: #682

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A- Crime A+ Employment A+ Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Waukee, IA
• County: Dallas County · 111,904 people
• City population: 29,611
• Metro: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
• Population (ZIP): 29,611
• Household income: $102,762
• Rent vs Own: 33.0% rent · 67.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 11% of renters

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Population outlook (Dallas County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 111,904 people
• By 2030: 127,807 · +14.2%
• By 2040: 160,576 · +43.5%
• By 2050: 194,154 · +73.5%
• By 2075: 271,895 · +143.0%
• By 2100: 326,525 · +191.8%

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Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (77%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 77% Two or more races 7% Asian 6% Hispanic / Latino 6% Black 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 3%
• Languages at home: 85% English-only · Other Asian/Pacific 3% Spanish 3% Arabic 2%

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Political lean MEDSL · Dallas

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 46.9% · R 51.7% · Other 1.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: +0.8pp no change · 2008: -5.5pp · 2024: -4.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+4.8 2020: R+2.0 2016: R+9.6 2012: R+11.8 2008: R+5.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -97.95%
• Current HPI: 169.2421
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.82%
• Metro: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.48%
• F500 in state: 4

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Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in IA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	1	$16B
▸Retail / Convenience	1	$15B

Price history

1 event — show timeline

• 2024-03-28 Listed $259,500 Zillow