8540 Mountbatten Rd #100TuscaloosaAL35406
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 8540 Mountbatten Rd #100, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406 in Tuscaloosa is capital appreciation. Rental yield 1.57%. The 1.57% gross yield at $1,050,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $290,096 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.29) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $102,861.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,550) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Tuscaloosa market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,376 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,509 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.25x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2025
3.37 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35406, Tuscaloosa, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,576 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,340 (70.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,697 (22.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 539 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $452,157 |
| Average Home Value | $502,826 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,673
Single Family
6,501
Multi-Family
1,172
Businesses
439
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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
Condo
Built in 2025
3.37 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35406, Tuscaloosa, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,576 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,340 (70.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,697 (22.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 539 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $452,157 |
| Average Home Value | $502,826 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,673
Single Family
6,501
Multi-Family
1,172
Businesses
439
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Tommy Ford • Spaces Realty LLC
Mls Name: WAMLS
Mls ID: #169786