3985 Guilford RdBirminghamAL35242
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $369,000, 3985 Guilford Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35242 in Birmingham generates $2,384/mo in rent (7.75% yield) but nets only $179/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.44) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $101,948. Total projected return: $151,098.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.8% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $179 | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,384 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,059 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.16x |
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 1998
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$970 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
Single Family
Built in 1998
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$970 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
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jenny St John • Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Mls Name: GALMLS
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Mls ID: #21414321
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