5500 Flatwoods RdNorthportAL35473
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 2.68% gross rental yield, 5500 Flatwoods Rd, Northport, AL, 35473 in Northport is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $825,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $227,932 by year five, with $7,598/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.50) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $129,692.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,816) | $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 | $1,841 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,328 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.43x |
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 1938
14 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35473, Northport, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,684 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,717 (65.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,419 (27.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 548 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $277,844 |
| Average Home Value | $372,403 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,688
Single Family
6,852
Multi-Family
836
Businesses
315
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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 1938
14 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35473, Northport, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,684 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,717 (65.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,419 (27.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 548 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $277,844 |
| Average Home Value | $372,403 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,688
Single Family
6,852
Multi-Family
836
Businesses
315
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