4599 Lyndon DrBirminghamAL35242
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder4599 Lyndon Dr, Birmingham, AL, 35242 in Birmingham earns a respectable 7.27% gross yield at $693,000, but after the $3,116/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $180/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.35) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $191,463 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $279,739.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $180 | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,200 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,636 |
| 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 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No 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 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No 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: Jaye Watts • SB Dev Corp
Mls Name: GALMLS
Mls ID: #21443420