1556 Mountain DrBirminghamAL35217



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThe yield at 1556 Mountain Dr, Birmingham, AL, 35217 in Birmingham speaks for itself: 12.74% gross on a $145,000 price, generating $1,540/mo in rent and $699/mo in net income after the $652/mo debt service. DSCR 2.36, a wide margin that supports Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan without any personal income check. Annual cash flow of $8,383 stacks alongside $40,061 in projected five-year appreciation and $1,335/yr in principal reduction. Projected total cumulative return: $99,730.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $699 | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,540 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $784 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.96x |
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 1956
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35217, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,910 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,400 (40.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,508 (42.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,002 (17.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $120,000 |
| Average Home Value | $230,202 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,368
Single Family
4,879
Multi-Family
489
Businesses
590



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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 1956
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35217, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,910 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,400 (40.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,508 (42.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,002 (17.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $120,000 |
| Average Home Value | $230,202 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,368
Single Family
4,879
Multi-Family
489
Businesses
590
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Listed by: Shannon Malcom • EXIT Realty Birmingham
Mls Name: GALMLS
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Mls ID: #21424072
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