47 Mount Laurel AveBirminghamAL35242



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 47 Mount Laurel Ave, Birmingham, AL, 35242 in Birmingham at $749,900, 5.29% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 5.29%. The $3,318/mo rent partially funds the $3,372/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $207,184 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.98) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $223,712.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.3% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,091) | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,318 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,934 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.84x |
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 2002
5,227 sqft 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 2002
5,227 sqft 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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Listed by: Mary Martin Brown • Keller Williams Homewood
Mls Name: GALMLS
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Mls ID: #21423052
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