2553 Maury St · Des Moines, IA 50317

$90,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 688 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 216 Days on market

Built 1955 5,985 sqft lot $131/sqft · 34% below area Est $136k · 34% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the B- 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 +25.3/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +8.3/10.0
• 1% rule +7.1/10.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Schools +3.8/10.0
• Rent growth +3.1/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Look no further! This great little home is perfect for a first-time homebuyer or anyone looking to downsize. Enjoy the ease of one-level living — no stairs to worry about! Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom, this charming home is located on Des Moines’ east side, close to everything — restaurants, shopping, downtown, the Iowa State Fairgrounds, and more. A brand-new roof was recently installed, and the home has been updated in recent years, so it’s move-in ready! Updates include a tiled bathroom, newer appliances, and modern flooring throughout. Step outside to enjoy a perfectly sized yard with a deck and a storage shed — ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Located in the NFC area, this home may qualify for additional grants and down payment assistance—contact Neighbor Finance Corporation for details. Interested in contract terms? Contact Contract Exchange for more information: 319-363-8827 or contract. [email protected].

Key facts

• Modern flooring
• Perfectly sized yard
• One-level living

Tags

• ONE-LEVEL LIVING
• TILED BATHROOM
• NEWER APPLIANCES
• MODERN FLOORING
• PERFECTLY SIZED YARD
• DECK

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $90k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $204 ($2k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $90k).
• Recommended offer: $79k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 9.0% vs local median 3.1% in Des Moines — 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 81/100 on livability (#63 in IA, #1,432 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment C-, schools D+, crime F.
• Des Moines Independent Community School District (urban): math 43% / reading 46% proficiency, ranked #289 of 289 in IA (top 100%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 63% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.3%/yr); 357 active listings in the ZIP; 2,953 units permitted in Polk County in 2024 (540 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $622 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Polk County population projected at +37% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 216 days — a 12% lower offer ($79k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 11y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $10k (10%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1955 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $79,200 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 216 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1955 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
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 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: 1.21% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.01%
• Cash-on-cash: 9.72%
• DSCR: 1.43
• GRM: 6.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $135,780
• List price: $90,000
• Delta: -33.72%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 3 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
2553 Maury St	0.00mi	2/1.0	688 (0%)	0mo	$80,500	$117	100
722 SE 27th St	0.16mi	2/1.0	756 (+10%)	1mo	$65,000	$86	75
725 SE 27th St	0.19mi	2/1.0	756 (+10%)	20mo	$141,000	$187	59

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 · 2.29% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -2.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.91×
• Total profit: $-2,322
• Equity at exit: $13,419

10-year hold

• IRR: 6.4%
• Equity multiple: 1.47×
• Total profit: $11,743
• Equity at exit: $7,782

Cash invested: $25,200 (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 →

ZIP-level market 50317

• Rents YoY: 2.3%
• Active inventory: 357
• Price-to-rent: 6.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,087 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$472
• Tax from tax record: −$145 /mo · $1,740/yr
• Insurance: −$38
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$228
• Net cashflow: $204

Break-even live

Break-even rent $828

Max offer price $90,000

Occupancy floor 76%

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: $22,500
• Closing costs: $2,700
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 16 events

1. 2026-05-19
   status Pending 980-char remark

   Show marketing remark (980 chars)

   Look no further! This great little home is perfect for a first-time homebuyer or anyone looking to downsize. Enjoy the ease of one-level living — no stairs to worry about! Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom, this charming home is located on Des Moines’ east side, close to everything — restaurants, shopping, downtown, the Iowa State Fairgrounds, and more. A brand-new roof was recently installed, and the home has been updated in recent years, so it’s move-in ready! Updates include a tiled bathroom, newer appliances, and modern flooring throughout. Step outside to enjoy a perfectly sized yard with a deck and a storage shed — ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Located in the NFC area, this home may qualify for additional grants and down payment assistance—contact Neighbor Finance Corporation for details. Interested in contract terms? Contact Contract Exchange for more information: 319-363-8827 or contract. [email protected].

2. 2025-11-21
   price $90,000 980-char remark

   Show marketing remark (980 chars)

   Look no further! This great little home is perfect for a first-time homebuyer or anyone looking to downsize. Enjoy the ease of one-level living — no stairs to worry about! Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom, this charming home is located on Des Moines’ east side, close to everything — restaurants, shopping, downtown, the Iowa State Fairgrounds, and more. A brand-new roof was recently installed, and the home has been updated in recent years, so it’s move-in ready! Updates include a tiled bathroom, newer appliances, and modern flooring throughout. Step outside to enjoy a perfectly sized yard with a deck and a storage shed — ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Located in the NFC area, this home may qualify for additional grants and down payment assistance—contact Neighbor Finance Corporation for details. Interested in contract terms? Contact Contract Exchange for more information: 319-363-8827 or contract. [email protected].

3. 2025-10-15
   listed $100,000 Active 980-char remark

   Show marketing remark (980 chars)

   Look no further! This great little home is perfect for a first-time homebuyer or anyone looking to downsize. Enjoy the ease of one-level living — no stairs to worry about! Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom, this charming home is located on Des Moines’ east side, close to everything — restaurants, shopping, downtown, the Iowa State Fairgrounds, and more. A brand-new roof was recently installed, and the home has been updated in recent years, so it’s move-in ready! Updates include a tiled bathroom, newer appliances, and modern flooring throughout. Step outside to enjoy a perfectly sized yard with a deck and a storage shed — ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Located in the NFC area, this home may qualify for additional grants and down payment assistance—contact Neighbor Finance Corporation for details. Interested in contract terms? Contact Contract Exchange for more information: 319-363-8827 or contract. [email protected].

4. 2025-10-14
   historical
5. 2025-09-11
   listed $125,000 Active
6. 2021-12-03
   soldstatus $96,500
7. 2021-12-03
   soldstatus $94,500
8. 2021-11-30
   soldstatus $94,500 Closed
9. 2021-10-22
   status Pending
10. 2021-09-03
    price $95,000
11. 2021-07-26
    price $104,900
12. 2021-07-09
    listed $110,000 Active
13. 2021-05-26
    soldstatus $96,500
14. 2021-02-01
    soldstatus $40,000
15. 2015-11-17
    historical
16. 2015-05-19
    listed $65,000

ⓘ 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: $1,740 · $145/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,740 · $145/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ 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 2/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥103°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $13,041
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,041
• − Property taxes: −$1,740
• − Insurance: −$450
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,043
• − Management: −$1,043
• − Depreciation: −$2,618
• Taxable income: $1,105
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$265
• After-tax cash flow: $2,184/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: Des Moines Independent Community School District
• NCES district ID: 1908970
• Math proficiency: 43% ▼ -6.00%
• Reading proficiency: 46% ▼ -1.00%
• Median HH income: $45,905
• Composite: 37.83/100
• National rank: #4331
• State rank: #289 of 289 in IA

Livability — Des Moines

• Score: 81/100
• State rank: #63
• US rank: #1432

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Des Moines, IA
• County: Polk County · 453,298 people
• City population: 203,612
• Metro: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
• Population (ZIP): 36,548
• Household income: $65,617
• Rent vs Own: 27.5% rent · 72.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 716.0

Population outlook (Polk County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 548,042 people
• By 2030: 588,557 · +7.4%
• By 2040: 670,629 · +22.4%
• By 2050: 752,830 · +37.4%
• By 2075: 955,069 · +74.3%
• By 2100: 1,115,436 · +103.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Majority White (65%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 65% Hispanic / Latino 19% Two or more races 10% Black 10% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 15% Puerto Rican 1%
• Common ancestry: Portuguese 3% Iranian 2% Swiss 1%
• Foreign-born: 12% · Canada
• Languages at home: 80% English-only · Spanish 13% Other Asian/Pacific 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Polk

• 2024 margin: D (+10.9) · D 54.8% · R 43.9% · Other 1.3%
• 2008→2024 swing: -3.7pp toward R · 2008: 14.6pp · 2024: 10.9pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+10.9 2020: D+15.2 2016: D+11.5 2012: D+14.2 2008: D+14.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -235.00%
• Current HPI: 281.7409
• Rent YoY: ▲ 2.29%
• 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
▸Financial Services	1	$16B
▸Retail / Convenience	1	$15B

Price history

+38.5% since first listed

16 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-19 Pending — DMMLS
• 2025-11-21 Price Changed $90,000 DMMLS
• 2025-10-15 Listed $100,000 DMMLS
• 2025-10-14 Listing Removed — DMMLS
• 2025-09-11 Listed $125,000 DMMLS
• 2021-12-03 Sold (Public Records) $94,500 Public Records
• 2021-12-03 Sold (Public Records) $96,500 Public Records
• 2021-11-30 Sold (MLS) $94,500 DMMLS
• 2021-10-22 Pending — DMMLS
• 2021-09-03 Price Changed $95,000 DMMLS
• 2021-07-26 Price Changed $104,900 DMMLS
• 2021-07-09 Listed $110,000 DMMLS
• 2021-05-26 Sold (Public Records) $96,500 Public Records
• 2021-02-01 Sold (Public Records) $40,000 Public Records
• 2015-11-17 Listing Removed — DMMLS
• 2015-05-19 Listed $65,000 DMMLS

Property tax history

+6.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,740 · +2.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.