1101 5th Ave SWDecaturAL35601



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid, durable, and financeable, 1101 5th Ave SW, Decatur, AL, 35601 in Decatur earns a 9.08% gross yield at $147,000. Rent of $1,127/mo nets $286/mo after the $661/mo mortgage. The 1.70 DSCR signals clean DSCR underwriting through Ziffy Mortgage, with no personal income verification required. Five-year value growth of $40,613 and $1,354/yr in equity accumulation project a total cumulative return of $74,527.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $286 | $450 |
City averages based on Decatur market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,127 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $771 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.46x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1958
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35601, Decatur, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,105 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,958 (52.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,057 (40.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,090 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $173,990 |
| Average Home Value | $223,578 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,960
Single Family
12,999
Multi-Family
961
Businesses
2,056



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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


Single Family
Built in 1958
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35601, Decatur, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,105 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,958 (52.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,057 (40.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,090 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $173,990 |
| Average Home Value | $223,578 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,960
Single Family
12,999
Multi-Family
961
Businesses
2,056
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Listed by: Blake Johnson • Keller Williams Realty Madison
Mls Name: ValleyMLS
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