3509 Crest Brook RdBirminghamAL35223
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 3509 Crest Brook Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35223 in Birmingham is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.73%. The 4.73% gross yield at $850,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $234,839 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.88) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $227,266.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.7% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,446) | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,352 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,460 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.75x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1964
0.48 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35223, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,820 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,934 (81.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 707 (14.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 179 ( 3.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $722,762 |
| Average Home Value | $923,552 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,894
Single Family
4,346
Multi-Family
548
Businesses
689
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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 1964
0.48 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35223, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,820 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,934 (81.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 707 (14.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 179 ( 3.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $722,762 |
| Average Home Value | $923,552 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,894
Single Family
4,346
Multi-Family
548
Businesses
689
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Chris Walker • Keller Williams Metro South
Mls Name: GALMLS
Mls ID: #21440788