1016 42nd St S APT ABirminghamAL35222
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderTight but positive: 1016 42nd St S APT A, Birmingham, AL, 35222 in Birmingham at $322,900 earns $2,035/mo in rent and nets $151/mo after the $1,452/mo payment, a 7.56% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $89,211 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.40 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $2,974/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $131,676.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.6% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $151 | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,035 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,755 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.16x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Condo
Built in 1920
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35222, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,713 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,014 (42.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,191 (46.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 508 (10.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $399,331 |
| Average Home Value | $535,552 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,377
Single Family
3,422
Multi-Family
955
Businesses
599
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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage
Condo
Built in 1920
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35222, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,713 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,014 (42.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,191 (46.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 508 (10.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $399,331 |
| Average Home Value | $535,552 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,377
Single Family
3,422
Multi-Family
955
Businesses
599
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Stephanie Byrne • RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Mls Name: GALMLS
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Mls ID: #21415829
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