7946 Firethorn LnGardendaleAL35071



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingCapital preservation and steady income define 7946 Firethorn Ln, Gardendale, AL, 35071 in Gardendale. Rental yield 6.19%. The 1.15 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $74,596 and $2,487/yr in principal reduction project total return of $90,569.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(177) | $250 |
City averages based on Gardendale market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,393 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,463 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.95x |
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 1994
2 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35071, Gardendale, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,328 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,434 (74.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,483 (20.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 411 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $305,155 |
| Average Home Value | $350,290 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,444
Single Family
6,835
Multi-Family
609
Businesses
673



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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 1994
2 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35071, Gardendale, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,328 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,434 (74.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,483 (20.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 411 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $305,155 |
| Average Home Value | $350,290 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,444
Single Family
6,835
Multi-Family
609
Businesses
673
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Listed by: Freddy Guerra • Exp Realty LLC
Mls Name: GALMLS
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Mls ID: #21431207
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