3260 Academy Dr #703OpelikaAL36801
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThe cash-flow margin at 3260 Academy Dr #703, Opelika, AL, 36801 in Opelika is narrow, $147/mo net on $1,756/mo rent after the $1,281/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $284,900 with a 7.39% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($78,713 over five years) and $2,624/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.37 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $116,906.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $147 | $420 |
City averages based on Opelika market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,756 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,495 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.17x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2025
1,742 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 36801, Opelika, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,929 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,174 (51.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,873 (40.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 882 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $257,616 |
| Average Home Value | $280,849 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,424
Single Family
9,714
Multi-Family
1,710
Businesses
1,313
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2025
1,742 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 36801, Opelika, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,929 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,174 (51.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,873 (40.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 882 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $257,616 |
| Average Home Value | $280,849 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,424
Single Family
9,714
Multi-Family
1,710
Businesses
1,313
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices