178 Summer StOpelikaAL36804
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 178 Summer St, Opelika, AL, 36804 in Opelika offers a clean, manageable entry. At $254,455, the 6.79% yield from $1,440/mo in rent nets $4/mo monthly. DSCR 1.19 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $70,301 in additional property value over five years, with $2,133/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $91,398.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $4 | $420 |
City averages based on Opelika market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,440 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,397 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.03x |
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 6.5% rate / 30-yr fixed, 25% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Townhouse
Built in N/A
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 36804, Opelika, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,282 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,903 (74.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,851 (19.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 528 ( 5.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $270,503 |
| Average Home Value | $300,208 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,131
Single Family
8,525
Multi-Family
606
Businesses
284



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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


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