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1380 SE Florence Dr Unit 39U
D Composite 41.51
Why this score? — see what drove the D 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).

  • Cash flow +10.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Schools +7.1/10.0
  • 1% rule +4.4/10.0
  • Livability +4.2/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.0/5.0
  • DSCR +2.9/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$179,990

1380 SE Florence Dr Unit 39U · Waukee, IA 50263
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,215 sqft · Condo public records · 19 Days on market
Built 2003 $225/mo HOA · 13% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Come see this 3 bed 2 bath condo that's move in ready for you! The first thing you'll notice is the new paint and flooring throughout. Equiped with a fireplace for those cozy nights and a deck for those beautiful mornings. Your garage is just across from you, so you can open it right from your deck! This home would be perfect for a first time home buyer, someone looking to downsize, or an investor to use as a rental. Either way, it will be a great investment into your future. Call your realtor today to see this before it's gone! No realtor? No problem! Call now for a showing! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

Key facts

  • $225 HOA
  • Garage
  • Built 2003

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: $2,422 annual tax amount
  • Financial info: Pets allowed (size limits apply)
  • HOA & community: Homeowners association (Parkview Commons HOA); Monthly HOA fee of $225; HOA covers insurance, grounds maintenance, structure maintenance, snow removal, and trash

Exterior

  • Parking: Detached one-car garage
  • Utilities: Public water
  • Exterior features: Zoned residential

Interior

  • Bedrooms: 3 main-level bedrooms
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom; 1 three-quarter bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Central air conditioning; Forced air heating (natural gas)
  • Interior features: Gas log fireplace

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $180k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-108 ($-1k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $161k (10.6% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $169k (5.9% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $161k (10.6% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
  • Cap rate 5.6% vs local median 3.0% in Waukee — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

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: Maple Grove Elementary School (math 83% / reading 78%, grade A+, #64 of 616 statewide, top 10%, 439 students, 34% FRL); South Middle School (math 78% / reading 77%, grade A+, #50 of 246 statewide, top 20%, 909 students, 26% FRL); Waukee High School (math 74% / reading 82%, grade A-, #53 of 336 statewide, top 16%, 1,268 students, 24% FRL) — zoned schools average 28% FRL vs 11% district-wide (17 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.8%/yr); 891 active listings in the ZIP; 25 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k 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 19 days — a 2% lower offer ($177k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts since 6y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
  • Current owner paid $128k; 41% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.
Recommended offer $160,841 (10.6% 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. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  3. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  6. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
0.94%
Cap rate
5.57%
Cash-on-cash
-2.58%
DSCR
0.89
GRM
8.9

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold
IRR
-22.0%
Equity multiple
0.25×
Total profit
$-37,907
Equity at exit
$26,837
10-year hold
IRR
-19.5%
Equity multiple
0.02×
Total profit
$-49,251
Equity at exit
$15,562

Cash invested: $50,397 (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.

ZIP-level market 50263

Rents YoY
1.8%
Active inventory
891
Price-to-rent
8.9×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,693 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$944
Tax from tax record
$202 /mo · $2,422/yr
Insurance
$75
HOA
$225
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$355
Net cashflow
$-108

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,830
Max offer price $160,841
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-7 -5% $-57 +0% $-108 +5% $-159 +10% $-210
Rent -10% $-242 -5% $-175 +0% $-108 +5% $-42 +10% $25
Rate -1.0pp $-18 -0.5pp $-63 base $-108 +0.5pp $-155 +1.0pp $-202

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
$44,998
Closing costs
$5,400
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 25 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1340 SE Florence Dr Unit 31 Waukee, IA 2.0 2.0 995 $1,295 $1.30 45d 1 0.03mi
1320 SE Florence Dr Unit 16 Waukee, IA 2.0 2.0 995 $1,295 $1.30 25d 1 0.03mi
1325 SE Centennial Pkwy Waukee, IA 2.0–3.0 2.0 1358 $2,561 $1.89 16d 9 0.14mi
1760 SE L.A. Grant Pkwy #35 Waukee, IA 2.0 2.0 1000 $1,300 $1.30 45d 1 0.34mi
200 Corene Ave Waukee, IA 4.0 2.0 1410 $1,995 $1.41 21d 1 0.76mi
1150 SE Olson Dr Waukee, IA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1076 $1,531 $1.42 16d 47 0.83mi
1422 SE Emerald Dr Waukee, IA 2.0–3.0 2.0–2.5 1312 $1,800 $1.37 23d 4 0.84mi
1276 SE Brownstone Way Waukee, IA 2.0 2.5 1254 $1,700 $1.36 45d 1 0.84mi
1284 SE Brownstone Way Waukee, IA 2.0 2.5 1254 $1,700 $1.36 25d 1 0.85mi
1400 SE Bishop Dr Waukee, IA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 797 $1,358 $1.70 16d 10 0.97mi
2295 SE Glacier Trl Waukee, IA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 870 $1,550 $1.78 25d 1 1.05mi
2595 SE Encompass Dr Waukee, IA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 699 $1,615 $2.31 16d 4 1.16mi
260 SE Waco Pl Waukee, IA 3.0 2.0 1263 $1,795 $1.42 21d 1 1.30mi
395 4th St Unit 405-13 Waukee, IA 2.0 1.0 800 $965 $1.21 25d 1 1.31mi
395 4th St Unit 405-18 Waukee, IA 2.0 1.0 800 $995 $1.24 45d 1 1.31mi
1439 SE Superior Ln Waukee, IA 2.0 2.5 1201 $1,800 $1.50 25d 1 1.32mi
395 4th St Unit 400-10 Waukee, IA 2.0 1.0 800 $935 $1.17 25d 1 1.33mi
500 NE Horizon Dr Waukee, IA 3.0 1.0–2.0 1027 $1,578 $1.54 16d 24 1.38mi
307 NE Sandalwood Waukee, IA 2.0 2.0 1108 $1,550 $1.40 45d 1 1.39mi
266 SE Boulder Ct Waukee, IA 3.0 2.0 1263 $1,750 $1.39 45d 1 1.40mi
324 NE Sandalwood Waukee, IA 2.0 2.0 1108 $1,400 $1.26 25d 1 1.43mi
330 NE Cardinal Ln Waukee, IA 4.0 3.0 1492 $2,500 $1.68 45d 1 1.43mi
175 NW Common Pl Waukee, IA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.5 929 $1,775 $1.91 16d 10 1.44mi
293 NE Basswood Waukee, IA 2.0 2.0 1120 $1,345 $1.20 25d 1 1.45mi
386 NE Satinwood Waukee, IA 2.0 2.0 1056 $1,395 $1.32 45d 1 1.49mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$225 · $2,700/yr
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 14 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $179,990 Active 19 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $179,990 Active 16 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $179,990 Active 15 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $179,990 Active 14 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $179,990 Active 13 DOM
  6. 2026-06-14
    days on market $179,990 Active 11 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $179,990 Active 10 DOM
  8. 2026-06-10
    days on market $179,990 Active 8 DOM
  9. 2026-06-09
    days on market $179,990 Active 7 DOM
  10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $179,990 Active 6 DOM
  11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $179,990 Active 5 DOM
  12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $179,990 Active 2 DOM
  13. 2026-06-03
    remarks 56-char remark
  14. 2026-06-03
    listed $179,990 Active 1 DOM

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

Tax reassessment forecast IA · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$2,422 · $202/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,624 · $219/mo
Expected delta
+$202/yr (+$17/mo · 8.3%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥103°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$20,314
− Mortgage interest
−$10,082
− Property taxes
−$2,422
− Insurance
−$900
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,625
− Management
−$1,625
− HOA
−$2,700
− Depreciation
−$5,236
Taxable loss
−$4,277
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,026
After-tax cash flow
$-274/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.

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

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 · 77,082 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
468.0

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%

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%
Common ancestry
Portuguese 3% Lithuanian 3% Iranian 3%
Foreign-born
13% · Canada, India
Languages at home
85% English-only · Other Asian/Pacific 3% Spanish 3% Arabic 2%

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

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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

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in IA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+80.9% since first listed
12 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-01 Listed $179,990 DMMLS
  • 2020-11-09 Sold (Public Records) $127,500 Public Records
  • 2020-11-06 Sold (MLS) $127,500 DMMLS
  • 2020-10-07 Pending DMMLS
  • 2020-10-01 Relisted DMMLS
  • 2020-09-23 Pending DMMLS
  • 2020-09-14 Relisted DMMLS
  • 2020-08-18 Pending DMMLS
  • 2020-07-23 Price Changed $127,500 DMMLS
  • 2020-07-07 Listed $130,000 DMMLS
  • 2006-07-18 Sold (Public Records) $105,500 Public Records
  • 2004-06-01 Sold (Public Records) $99,500 Public Records

Property tax history

+4.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,422 · +1.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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