1204 Jackson St SEDecaturAL35601
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 1204 Jackson St SE, Decatur, AL, 35601 in Decatur fits: $339,000, 5.68% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $93,659 in value within five years. Rental yield 5.68%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.05) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $3,122/yr in principal paydown and $93,659 in appreciation project a total return of $107,851.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(309) | $450 |
City averages based on Decatur market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,604 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,779 |
| 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.
Single Family
Built in 1929
0.48 Acres 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 1929
0.48 Acres 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
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lannette Spencer • MeritHouse Realty
Mls Name: ValleyMLS
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Mls ID: #21897195
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