3012 Watts DrGardendaleAL35071



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 3012 Watts Dr, Gardendale, AL, 35071 in Gardendale is listed at $234,000 and delivers $1,657/mo in rent and $330/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 8.5% yield and 1.58 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $64,650 over five years, and $2,155/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $109,479.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $330 | $250 |
City averages based on Gardendale market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,657 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,234 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.34x |
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 1965
0.43 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35071, Gardendale, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,328 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,434 (74.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,483 (20.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 411 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $305,155 |
| Average Home Value | $350,290 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,444
Single Family
6,835
Multi-Family
609
Businesses
673



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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 1965
0.43 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35071, Gardendale, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,328 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,434 (74.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,483 (20.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 411 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $305,155 |
| Average Home Value | $350,290 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,444
Single Family
6,835
Multi-Family
609
Businesses
673
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Listed by: Ruth Martin • Sweet Homelife
Mls Name: GALMLS
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Mls ID: #21417090
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