2904 Forest Ave NWFort PayneAL35967
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income2904 Forest Ave NW, Fort Payne, AL, 35967 in Fort Payne is a solid income-producing rental, 8.81% gross yield, $2,047/mo rent, $472/mo net cash flow on a $279,000 buy. DSCR 1.63 qualifies the property for Ziffy Mortgage's financing without personal income documentation. Five-year appreciation of $77,083 and $2,570/yr in principal reduction project a total cumulative return of $135,512.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.8% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $472 | $300 |
City averages based on Fort Payne market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,047 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,464 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.40x |
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 1973
0.60 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35967, Fort Payne, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,393 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,651 (62.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,953 (26.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 789 (10.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $178,225 |
| Average Home Value | $236,695 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,925
Single Family
6,691
Multi-Family
234
Businesses
701
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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
0.60 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35967, Fort Payne, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,393 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,651 (62.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,953 (26.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 789 (10.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $178,225 |
| Average Home Value | $236,695 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,925
Single Family
6,691
Multi-Family
234
Businesses
701
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Anita Cooper • Southern Properties Agency Inc
Mls Name: ValleyMLS
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Mls ID: #21870027
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