494 E 1st Ave #A & BGulf ShoresAL36542
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 494 E 1st Ave #A & B, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 in Gulf Shores fits: $438,800, 0% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $121,232 in value within five years. Rental yield 0%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.00) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $4,041/yr in principal paydown and $121,232 in appreciation project a total return of $5,970.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 0% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $0 | $1,850 |
City averages based on Gulf Shores market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
Home Type Unknown
Built in N/A
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 36542, Gulf Shores, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,438 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,282 (30.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,228 (15.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10,928 (53.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $407,892 |
| Average Home Value | $473,194 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,536
Single Family
9,700
Multi-Family
4,836
Businesses
523
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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
Home Type Unknown
Built in N/A
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 36542, Gulf Shores, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,438 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,282 (30.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,228 (15.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10,928 (53.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $407,892 |
| Average Home Value | $473,194 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,536
Single Family
9,700
Multi-Family
4,836
Businesses
523
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
No similar rental properties found nearby.
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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