2959 County Road 16ArleyAL35541
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 2.14% gross rental yield, 2959 County Road 16, Arley, AL, 35541 in Arley is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $525,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $145,048 by year five, with $4,835/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.40) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $67,396.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,027) | $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 | $936 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,754 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.34x |
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.
Manufactured
Built in N/A
0.93 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35541, Arley, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,491 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,310 (52.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 211 ( 8.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 970 (38.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $325,000 |
| Average Home Value | $350,252 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,867
Single Family
1,847
Multi-Family
20
Businesses
55
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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
Manufactured
Built in N/A
0.93 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35541, Arley, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,491 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,310 (52.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 211 ( 8.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 970 (38.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $325,000 |
| Average Home Value | $350,252 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,867
Single Family
1,847
Multi-Family
20
Businesses
55
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
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Listed by: Stacey Thompson • All Four Real Estate, Inc.
Mls Name: Walker County Area MLS
Mls ID: #25-856
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