46 County Road 273Fort PayneAL35968



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 46 County Road 273, Fort Payne, AL, 35968 in Fort Payne: $2,148/mo in rent, $850/mo net, 11.21% gross yield, all on a $229,900 acquisition. The 2.08 coverage ratio comfortably clears Ziffy Mortgage's threshold, enabling foreign-national buyers to close without U.S. credit documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $63,517 in value, and $2,117/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $141,361.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.2% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $850 | $300 |
City averages based on Fort Payne market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,148 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,206 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.78x |
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 2012
0.68 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35968, Fort Payne, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,096 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,411 (67.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 471 (22.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 214 (10.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $183,413 |
| Average Home Value | $253,816 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,154
Single Family
2,122
Multi-Family
32
Businesses
420



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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 2012
0.68 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35968, Fort Payne, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,096 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,411 (67.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 471 (22.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 214 (10.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $183,413 |
| Average Home Value | $253,816 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,154
Single Family
2,122
Multi-Family
32
Businesses
420
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Listed by: Tiffany Clayton • Southern Homes Real Estate
Mls Name: ValleyMLS
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Mls ID: #21887872
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