309 26th Ave NEBirminghamAL35215



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 309 26th Ave NE, Birmingham, AL, 35215 in Birmingham: $1,618/mo in rent, $680/mo net, 11.7% gross yield, all on a $165,900 acquisition. The 2.17 coverage ratio comfortably clears Ziffy Mortgage's threshold, enabling foreign-national buyers to close without U.S. credit documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $45,835 in value, and $1,528/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $106,341.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.7% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $680 | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,618 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $872 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.86x |
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 1967
0.40 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35215, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,407 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,913 (45.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,980 (41.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,514 (13.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $162,989 |
| Average Home Value | $234,141 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,014
Single Family
15,777
Multi-Family
3,237
Businesses
835



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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 1967
0.40 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35215, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,407 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,913 (45.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,980 (41.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,514 (13.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $162,989 |
| Average Home Value | $234,141 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,014
Single Family
15,777
Multi-Family
3,237
Businesses
835
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Listed by: Rachel Lowell • MarketPlace Homes
Mls Name: GALMLS
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