1612 Laurel Ave SWBirminghamAL35211

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 1612 Laurel Ave SW, Birmingham, AL, 35211 in Birmingham. At $165,000 it earns $1,427/mo in rent and distributes $403/mo to the owner after the $742/mo payment, a consistent 10.38% yield. DSCR 1.92 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $45,586 in value; $1,520/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $88,538.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.4% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $403 | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,427 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $959 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.49x |
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 1964
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35211, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,583 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,867 (35.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,218 (45.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,498 (18.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $127,860 |
| Average Home Value | $225,345 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,074
Single Family
9,184
Multi-Family
2,890
Businesses
679



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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 1964
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35211, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,583 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,867 (35.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,218 (45.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,498 (18.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $127,860 |
| Average Home Value | $225,345 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,074
Single Family
9,184
Multi-Family
2,890
Businesses
679
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Listed by: Justin Sharp • EXIT Realty Birmingham
Mls Name: GALMLS
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Mls ID: #21427144
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