2825 Highland Ave S UNIT 1BirminghamAL35205
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 2825 Highland Ave S UNIT 1, Birmingham, AL, 35205 in Birmingham at $195,000 earns $1,622/mo in rent and nets $140/mo after the $877/mo payment, a 9.98% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $53,875 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.85 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $1,796/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $84,169.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $140 | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,622 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,405 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.15x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1967
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$243 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35205, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,646 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,695 (23.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,001 (60.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,950 (16.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $365,353 |
| Average Home Value | $470,767 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,221
Single Family
5,821
Multi-Family
5,400
Businesses
803
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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 1967
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$243 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35205, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,646 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,695 (23.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,001 (60.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,950 (16.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $365,353 |
| Average Home Value | $470,767 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,221
Single Family
5,821
Multi-Family
5,400
Businesses
803
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jennifer Hemstreet • Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Mls Name: GALMLS
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Mls ID: #21418693
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