218 Ferry AveSaralandAL36571
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.3% gross rental yield, 218 Ferry Ave, Saraland, AL, 36571 in Saraland is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $401,900 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $111,038 by year five, with $3,702/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.98) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $119,649.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(495) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,774 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,109 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.84x |
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 2005
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 36571, Saraland, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,183 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,858 (67.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,840 (25.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 485 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $226,544 |
| Average Home Value | $253,096 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,051
Single Family
6,242
Multi-Family
809
Businesses
737
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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 2005
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 36571, Saraland, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,183 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,858 (67.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,840 (25.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 485 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $226,544 |
| Average Home Value | $253,096 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,051
Single Family
6,242
Multi-Family
809
Businesses
737
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