1040 42nd St S #BBirminghamAL35222
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 1040 42nd St S #B, Birmingham, AL, 35222 in Birmingham offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.82%. DSCR 1.26 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $80,094 in additional property value over five years, with $2,670/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $91,140.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.8% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(303) | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,649 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,836 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.90x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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
$315 monthly 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
$315 monthly 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: Steve Buchanan • RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Mls Name: GALMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #21431561
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