7181 Highway 137Valley HeadAL35989
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThe yield at 7181 Highway 137, Valley Head, AL, 35989 in Valley Head speaks for itself: 10.52% gross on a $232,500 price, generating $2,039/mo in rent and $700/mo in net income after the $1,045/mo debt service. DSCR 1.95, a wide margin that supports Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan without any personal income check. Annual cash flow of $8,399 stacks alongside $64,235 in projected five-year appreciation and $2,141/yr in principal reduction. Projected total cumulative return: $132,855.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $700 | $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 | $2,039 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,246 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.64x |
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 2023
0.88 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35989, Valley Head, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,547 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,050 (67.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 254 (16.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 243 (15.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $173,125 |
| Average Home Value | $235,957 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,321
Single Family
1,321
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
66
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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
0.88 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35989, Valley Head, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,547 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,050 (67.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 254 (16.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 243 (15.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $173,125 |
| Average Home Value | $235,957 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,321
Single Family
1,321
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
66
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Robin Garner • BHHS Southern Routes Realty
Mls Name: Greater Chattanooga Realtors
Mls ID: #1396942
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