5168 Kirkwall LnBirminghamAL35242
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThe cash-flow margin at 5168 Kirkwall Ln, Birmingham, AL, 35242 in Birmingham is narrow, $136/mo net on $3,353/mo rent after the $2,563/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $570,000 with a 7.06% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($157,480 over five years) and $5,250/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.31 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $223,545.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $136 | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,353 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,991 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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 1979
0.36 Acres 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 1979
0.36 Acres 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
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Theresa McMichen • EXIT Realty Cahaba
Mls Name: GALMLS
Mls ID: #21426372