1203 Cahaba River EstsBirminghamAL35244
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.88% gross rental yield, 1203 Cahaba River Ests, Birmingham, AL, 35244 in Birmingham is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $555,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $153,336 by year five, with $5,112/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.09) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $182,260.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.9% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(417) | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,720 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,917 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.93x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1965
4.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35244, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,341 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,823 (66.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,785 (29.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 733 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $410,683 |
| Average Home Value | $449,563 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,162
Single Family
12,039
Multi-Family
4,123
Businesses
1,624
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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 1965
4.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35244, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,341 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,823 (66.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,785 (29.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 733 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $410,683 |
| Average Home Value | $449,563 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,162
Single Family
12,039
Multi-Family
4,123
Businesses
1,624
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kerri Wallis • EXIT Heart & Home Realty
Mls Name: GALMLS
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Mls ID: #21423993
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