1909 Old Highway 431GadsdenAL35905
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play1909 Old Highway 431, Gadsden, AL, 35905 in Gadsden is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.1%. At $239,900 with a 5.1% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $66,280 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.95) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $68,937.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.1% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(334) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Gadsden market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,020 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,259 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.81x |
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 1973
8.39 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35905, Gadsden, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,864 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,150 (75.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 497 (17.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 217 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $233,504 |
| Average Home Value | $231,655 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,919
Single Family
2,919
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
180
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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 1973
8.39 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35905, Gadsden, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,864 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,150 (75.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 497 (17.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 217 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $233,504 |
| Average Home Value | $231,655 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,919
Single Family
2,919
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
180
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices