Real Estate Investing in Guthrie Center, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,741 • Guthrie County

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Should you buy in Guthrie Center, IA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.8% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $212,687
Avg Monthly Rent $855
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Guthrie Center Real Estate

Guthrie Center in Iowa is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Guthrie Center is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Transaction volume in Guthrie Center has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Turning to rents, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Population dynamics in Guthrie Center haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with lackluster income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$212,687
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

ZIP Codes in Guthrie Center, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Guthrie Center, IA

Is Guthrie Center, IA a good market for FHA house hackers?

Guthrie Center, IA is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $213K price point reasonable to enter.

What kind of tenants rent in Guthrie Center, IA?

Guthrie Center, IA offers a even-keeled renter base at the $855/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

What is the average home sale price in Guthrie Center, IA?

Expect median prices around $213K in Guthrie Center, IA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

What approach is best for Guthrie Center, IA real estate?

The best-fit strategy in Guthrie Center, IA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What are rental rates like in Guthrie Center, IA?

Rental rates in Guthrie Center, IA average $855/mo. Tenant demand and $213K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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