1731 Valley Ave APT AHomewoodAL35209



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis Homewood rental at 1731 Valley Ave APT A, Homewood, AL, 35209 sits in the solid-income band: 9.85% gross yield, $1,552/mo rent, $311/mo net after the $850/mo debt service, DSCR 1.83. Entry price of $189,000 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 $52,217 and $1,741/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $91,979.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.9% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $311 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Homewood market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,552 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,166 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.33x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1944
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$400 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35209, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,204 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,576 (39.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,610 (46.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,018 (14.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $487,776 |
| Average Home Value | $591,314 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,671
Single Family
10,594
Multi-Family
3,077
Businesses
2,312



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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


Condo
Built in 1944
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$400 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35209, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,204 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,576 (39.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,610 (46.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,018 (14.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $487,776 |
| Average Home Value | $591,314 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,671
Single Family
10,594
Multi-Family
3,077
Businesses
2,312
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Listed by: Mark Ritter • ARC Realty - Homewood
Mls Name: GALMLS
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Mls ID: #21415373
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