612 Forrest DrHomewoodAL35209
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 612 Forrest Dr, Homewood, AL, 35209 in Homewood the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 2.7%. The 2.7% gross yield on a $1,561,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $431,276 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.51) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $252,396.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,423) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Homewood market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,603 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,202 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.44x |
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 2023
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35209, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,204 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,576 (39.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,610 (46.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,018 (14.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $487,776 |
| Average Home Value | $591,314 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,671
Single Family
10,594
Multi-Family
3,077
Businesses
2,312
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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 2023
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35209, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,204 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,576 (39.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,610 (46.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,018 (14.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $487,776 |
| Average Home Value | $591,314 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,671
Single Family
10,594
Multi-Family
3,077
Businesses
2,312
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Brent Griffis • LIST Birmingham
Mls Name: GALMLS
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Mls ID: #21426341
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