493 2nd St NCentrevilleAL35042



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 493 2nd St N, Centreville, AL, 35042 in Centreville is capital appreciation. Rental yield 0%. The 0% gross yield at $285,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $78,740 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.93) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $162,695.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 0% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $0 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,468 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,495 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.65x |
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 1970
3.60 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35042, Centreville, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,618 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,547 (59.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 707 (27.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 364 (13.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $161,572 |
| Average Home Value | $182,723 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,545
Single Family
2,545
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
240



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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 1970
3.60 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35042, Centreville, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,618 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,547 (59.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 707 (27.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 364 (13.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $161,572 |
| Average Home Value | $182,723 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,545
Single Family
2,545
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
240
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Listed by: Julie Holdsambeck • eXp Realty, LLC Central
Mls Name: GALMLS
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Mls ID: #21407519
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