3420 Lime StVestaviaAL35242



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderCapital preservation and steady income define 3420 Lime St, Vestavia, AL, 35242 in Vestavia. Rental yield 7.79%. The 1.44 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $129,825 and $4,328/yr in principal reduction project total return of $160,543.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(305) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Vestavia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,049 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,167 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.96x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 2020
2,613 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$3,000 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35242, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,541 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,696 (65.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,600 (29.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,245 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $468,745 |
| Average Home Value | $539,210 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,947
Single Family
18,515
Multi-Family
6,432
Businesses
1,615



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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 2020
2,613 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$3,000 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35242, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,541 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,696 (65.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,600 (29.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,245 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $468,745 |
| Average Home Value | $539,210 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,947
Single Family
18,515
Multi-Family
6,432
Businesses
1,615
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Listed by: Jill Taylor • RealtySouth-MB-Crestline
Mls Name: GALMLS
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Mls ID: #21423806
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