773 Old Cahaba DrHelenaAL35080
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $399,900, 773 Old Cahaba Dr, Helena, AL, 35080 in Helena generates $2,336/mo in rent (7.01% yield) but nets only $35/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.30) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $110,485. Total projected return: $153,181.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $35 | $300 |
City averages based on Helena market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,336 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,142 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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 1999
0.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$350 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35080, Helena, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,287 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,454 (88.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 712 ( 9.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 121 ( 1.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $300,000 |
| Average Home Value | $341,545 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,372
Single Family
7,272
Multi-Family
100
Businesses
436
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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 1999
0.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$350 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35080, Helena, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,287 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,454 (88.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 712 ( 9.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 121 ( 1.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $300,000 |
| Average Home Value | $341,545 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,372
Single Family
7,272
Multi-Family
100
Businesses
436
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Yvonne Bolaji • Sweet Homelife
Mls Name: GALMLS
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Mls ID: #21419572
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