3104 Sandlin Rd SWDecaturAL35603
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeReliable, bankable, and well-priced, 3104 Sandlin Rd SW, Decatur, AL, 35603 in Decatur delivers $1,426/mo in gross rent and $416/mo in net monthly income at a $179,000 entry. The 9.56% yield and 1.77 DSCR make it a clean candidate for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan; no W-2s or U.S. credit history required. With 5% annual appreciation projecting $49,454 over five years and $1,649/yr in equity from loan paydown, total projected return is $94,203.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $416 | $450 |
City averages based on Decatur market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,426 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $939 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.52x |
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 1980
10,018 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35603, Decatur, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,772 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,786 (66.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,228 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 758 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $258,997 |
| Average Home Value | $295,900 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,489
Single Family
13,004
Multi-Family
1,485
Businesses
624
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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 1980
10,018 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35603, Decatur, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,772 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,786 (66.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,228 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 758 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $258,997 |
| Average Home Value | $295,900 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,489
Single Family
13,004
Multi-Family
1,485
Businesses
624
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Bao Nguyen • Redstone Realty Solutions-DEC
Mls Name: ValleyMLS
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Mls ID: #21889026
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