231 Summer StOpelikaAL36801
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder231 Summer St, Opelika, AL, 36801 in Opelika earns a respectable 7.03% gross yield at $338,022, but after the $1,520/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $72/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.30) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $93,389 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $132,022.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $72 | $420 |
City averages based on Opelika market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,980 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,773 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 2024
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 36801, Opelika, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,929 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,174 (51.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,873 (40.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 882 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $257,616 |
| Average Home Value | $280,849 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,424
Single Family
9,714
Multi-Family
1,710
Businesses
1,313
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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 2024
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 36801, Opelika, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,929 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,174 (51.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,873 (40.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 882 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $257,616 |
| Average Home Value | $280,849 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,424
Single Family
9,714
Multi-Family
1,710
Businesses
1,313
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: TAFT LEDBETTER • HOLLAND HOME SALES
Mls Name: LCMLS
Mls ID: #172003
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