Real Estate Investing in Underwood, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,890 • Pottawattamie County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (67/100)

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.

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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.2% 5yr CAGR

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Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $394,028
Avg Monthly Rent $936
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Investing in Underwood Real Estate

Underwood, IA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are subdued — this is not a market to enter casually.

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

Market conditions in Underwood are sluggish. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

The 0% renter share in Underwood masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$394,028
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

ZIP Codes in Underwood, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Underwood, IA

What is the typical vacancy rate in Underwood, IA?

Rental vacancy in Underwood, IA is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Is IA a landlord-friendly state?

IA ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Underwood generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What is the typical renter like in Underwood, IA?

Tenant demand in Underwood, IA is solid. The local workforce $936/mo rents across most rental classes.

How do experienced investors play Underwood, IA?

Underwood, IA investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($394K prices, $936/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

What price range are homes in Underwood, IA?

Homes in Underwood, IA typically sell near $394K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which reliable long-term demand.

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