4800 Clairmont AveBirminghamAL35222
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play4800 Clairmont Ave, Birmingham, AL, 35222 in Birmingham is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.22%. At $685,000 with a 5.22% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $189,253 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.97) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $197,684.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.2% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(943) | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,978 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,649 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.82x |
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 1960
0.40 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35222, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,713 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,014 (42.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,191 (46.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 508 (10.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $399,331 |
| Average Home Value | $535,552 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,377
Single Family
3,422
Multi-Family
955
Businesses
599
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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 1960
0.40 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35222, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,713 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,014 (42.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,191 (46.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 508 (10.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $399,331 |
| Average Home Value | $535,552 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,377
Single Family
3,422
Multi-Family
955
Businesses
599
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Listed by: Doug Klick • ARC Realty Mountain Brook
Mls Name: GALMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #21426598
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