821 Johnston St SEDecaturAL35601
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThis is a cash-flow-light asset: 821 Johnston St SE, Decatur, AL, 35601 in Decatur, $328,000, 7% gross yield, $61/mo net income. Consider it a market-entry position, the $1,913/mo rent covers the $1,475/mo payment with a margin, and 5%/yr appreciation is projected to add $90,620 to the asset's value over five years. Ziffy Mortgage approves DSCR loans (coverage 1.30) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation. Consider a higher down payment to widen the monthly margin. Total projected return: $127,543.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $61 | $450 |
City averages based on Decatur market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,913 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,721 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
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 1939
7,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35601, Decatur, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,105 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,958 (52.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,057 (40.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,090 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $173,990 |
| Average Home Value | $223,578 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,960
Single Family
12,999
Multi-Family
961
Businesses
2,056
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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 1939
7,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35601, Decatur, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,105 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,958 (52.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,057 (40.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,090 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $173,990 |
| Average Home Value | $223,578 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,960
Single Family
12,999
Multi-Family
961
Businesses
2,056
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Clint Peters • Real Broker LLC
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