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Excellent

1537 18th St SW, Birmingham, AL 35211, USA

Score Breakdown
Value40/40
Cash Flow35/35
Location19/25
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$98,000
%
$19,600 cash at risk up front
94
1537 18th St SW, Birmingham, AL 35211, USA
3 bd1 ba

Excellent

94/100

This is an excellent deal — priced below the local market with healthy equity after repairs. The fundamentals line up well across the board.

Highlights
  • 79% below area price per sqft
  • $414k potential equity (232%)
  • $2,157/mo positive cash flow
  • 20.61% cap rate
  • Established neighborhood (80/100)
Watch-outs
  • No major red flags detected

Price vs. Market

Good
Your offer
$52/sqft
Area avg
$248/sqft
79% below market average
Your offer
$98,000
At market rate
$465,744

ARV Assessment

GoodAI Estimate
ARV Low
$445k
Est. ARV
$512k
ARV High
$573k
Total Investment
$98k
Est. ARV
$512k
Rehab Cost
$8k
Potential Equity
$414k
Comparable Reasoning

Based on 5 recent sales within 0.5 miles, comparable condo homes of similar size traded between $445k and $573k. The subject's 1,878 sqft and 3bd/1ba layout supports a midpoint estimate of $512k.

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Condition Assessment

Property presents in full gut condition. Estimated rehab of $8k covers structural, mechanical, and full interior.

Methodology

Sales-comparison approach weighted by recency, proximity, and price-per-sqft, adjusted for condition and lot. Confidence: moderate.

Moderate confidenceNo photos analyzed
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Rental Income

GoodAI Estimate
Rent Low
$2,820
Est. Rent/mo
$3,060
Rent High
$3,370
Monthly Rent
$3,060
Annual Rent
$37k
Rental Yield
37.5%
Cap Rate
20.6%
Market Assessment

The Birmingham rental market shows soft demand. Median area rent is $1,044/mo with a 18% vacancy rate.

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Comparable Reasoning

Comparable 3bd units nearby rent for $2,820–$3,370. At $3,060/mo the gross yield is 37.47% of the purchase price.

Methodology

Rent estimated from active and leased comps adjusted for size, condition, and submarket trends.

Rental analysis — see the full analysis on Offa

Financing Calculator

GoodLive rate · Freddie Mac
Using the current 7.4% 30-yr fixed national average (as of 2026-10-15). Adjust below to match your quote.
Price
$98,000
Loan
$78,400
$19,600
%
%
↓ Monthly Costs
↑ Income Potential
Principal + Interest$543/mo
Estimated Rent$3,060/mo
Taxes + Insurance$360/mo
Cash-on-Cash Return132.06%
Total Payment
$903/mo
Monthly Cash Flow
+$2,157/mo
Positive cash flow: $2,157/mo

Neighborhood Profile

Needs WorkLive Data
ETier
Developing Neighborhood27/100
Composite socioeconomic score
Median Income
$34k
Median Home
$95k
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
Homeownership
40.34%
Vacancy
17.68%
Population
25,267
Score Breakdown
Income & Wealth
17
Housing Market
22
Education
34
Employment
34
Stability
48
Infrastructure
50
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City Population

Needs WorkLive Data
Birmingham, AL
10-year population trend
-5.8% / decade
City Population
199,322
Density / sq mi
1,355
Area (sq mi)
147
Within 1 Mile
8,721
1-Mile Density
3,192
Trend Years
2014–2023

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