497 Plantation Rd APT 1256Gulf ShoresAL36542



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingReliable and efficiently structured, 497 Plantation Rd APT 1256, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 in Gulf Shores is a conservative rental investment at $349,000. Rental yield 6.26%. A 1.16 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $96,422; $3,214/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $91,754.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(653) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Gulf Shores market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,822 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,336 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.78x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1985
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$505 monthly 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


Condo
Built in 1985
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$505 monthly 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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Listed by: Thomas Bruce • RE/MAX of Orange Beach
Mls Name: Baldwin Realtors
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Mls ID: #371449
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