Real Estate Investing in Oakville, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 266 • Des Moines County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (69/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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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 poverty: 24.7% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.0% 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 $191,193
Avg Monthly Rent $882
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Oakville Real Estate

Across Oakville's 1 ZIPs, the picture is lackluster: $191K median values, $882/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

The $882/mo / $191K relationship in Oakville looks modest once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. leans the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Oakville's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$191,193
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

ZIP Codes in Oakville, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oakville, IA

Is housing expensive in Oakville, IA?

Oakville, IA home values average about $191K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $882/mo in monthly income.

How deep is the rental pool in Oakville, IA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Oakville, IA. The rental market absorbs $882/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Is IA a landlord-friendly state?

Landlord-friendliness in Oakville, IA is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Oakville, IA?

House hacking in Oakville, IA is a challenging. With home values around $191K and rents at $882/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

How quickly do rentals get leased in Oakville, IA?

Oakville, IA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect predictable absorption at market rents of $882/mo.

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