881 Cable DrBirminghamAL35226
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $405,000, 881 Cable Dr, Birmingham, AL, 35226 in Birmingham generates $2,495/mo in rent (7.39% yield) but nets only $85/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 (1.37) 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: $111,894. Total projected return: $158,659.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.4% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $85 | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,495 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,249 |
| 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 1977
0.35 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35226, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,020 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,515 (76.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,923 (19.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 582 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $395,301 |
| Average Home Value | $448,486 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,452
Single Family
13,875
Multi-Family
1,577
Businesses
375
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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 1977
0.35 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35226, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,020 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,515 (76.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,923 (19.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 582 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $395,301 |
| Average Home Value | $448,486 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,452
Single Family
13,875
Multi-Family
1,577
Businesses
375
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Ralph Harvey • List With Freedom
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