17 HillcrestTuscaloosaAL35401
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 17 Hillcrest, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401 in Tuscaloosa at $1,199,000, 1.95% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 1.95%. The $1,945/mo rent partially funds the $5,391/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $331,262 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.36) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $141,480.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,823) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Tuscaloosa market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,945 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,291 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.31x |
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 1928
4.86 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35401, Tuscaloosa, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,493 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,167 (20.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,697 (62.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,629 (17.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $225,304 |
| Average Home Value | $305,922 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,933
Single Family
14,197
Multi-Family
3,736
Businesses
1,738
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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 1928
4.86 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35401, Tuscaloosa, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,493 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,167 (20.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,697 (62.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,629 (17.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $225,304 |
| Average Home Value | $305,922 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,933
Single Family
14,197
Multi-Family
3,736
Businesses
1,738
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Chris Brooks • Pritchett Moore Real Estate
Mls Name: WAMLS
Mls ID: #169967