121 Preston WayGulf ShoresAL36542
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis Gulf Shores rental at 121 Preston Way, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 sits in the solid-income band: 9.71% gross yield, $3,900/mo rent, $1,139/mo net after the $2,166/mo debt service, DSCR 1.80. Entry price of $481,732 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $133,094 and $4,437/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $257,524.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,139 | $1,850 |
City averages based on Gulf Shores market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,900 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,527 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.54x |
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 2025
8,041 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 36542, Gulf Shores, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,438 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,282 (30.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,228 (15.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10,928 (53.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $407,892 |
| Average Home Value | $473,194 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,536
Single Family
9,700
Multi-Family
4,836
Businesses
523
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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 2025
8,041 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 36542, Gulf Shores, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,438 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,282 (30.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,228 (15.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10,928 (53.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $407,892 |
| Average Home Value | $473,194 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,536
Single Family
9,700
Multi-Family
4,836
Businesses
523
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Karen Frye • DHI Realty of Alabama, LLC
Mls Name: Baldwin Realtors
Mls ID: #390158