3 Pine Grove LnSalemAL36874
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder3 Pine Grove Ln, Salem, AL, 36874 in Salem earns a respectable 7.16% gross yield at $369,900, but after the $1,663/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $120/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.33) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $102,197 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $147,146.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $120 | $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 | $2,208 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,941 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.14x |
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 2019
3.23 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 36874, Salem, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,334 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,276 (75.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 622 (14.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 436 (10.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $262,345 |
| Average Home Value | $280,571 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,886
Single Family
3,886
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
68
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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 2019
3.23 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 36874, Salem, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,334 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,276 (75.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 622 (14.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 436 (10.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $262,345 |
| Average Home Value | $280,571 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,886
Single Family
3,886
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
68
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices