1831 28th Ave S APT 420BirminghamAL35209
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 1831 28th Ave S APT 420, Birmingham, AL, 35209 in Birmingham worth study. Rental yield 1.49%. The 1.49% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,350,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $372,980 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $1,679/mo partially offsets the $6,070/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.28 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $126,445.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,639) | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,679 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,083 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.24x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2004
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No 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 2004
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No 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
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: GALMLS
Mls ID: #21445411