0out of 100
Fair

1537 18th St SW, Birmingham, AL, USA

Score Breakdown
Profit Margin45/45
Demand & Speed0/35
Location11/20
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$98,000
%
$19,600 cash at risk up front
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1537 18th St SW, Birmingham, AL, USA
8 bd3 ba

Fair

56/100

Workable exit — resell near $290k for about $166k profit (169.3% margin) after costs. Slow demand, ~84 days on market.

Highlights
  • 169.3% profit margin after costs
  • $166k projected profit
Watch-outs
  • Slow buyer demand in this market
  • ~84 days on market — long hold

Price vs. Market

Good
Your offer
$48/sqft
Area avg
$124/sqft
61% below market average
Your offer
$98,000
At market rate
$254,696

ARV Assessment

GoodAI Estimate
ARV Low
$249k
Est. ARV
$290k
ARV High
$319k
Total Investment
$98k
Est. ARV
$290k
Rehab Cost
$6k
Potential Equity
$192k
Comparable Reasoning

Based on 5 recent sales within 0.5 miles, comparable condo homes of similar size traded between $249k and $319k. The subject's 2,054 sqft and 8bd/3ba layout supports a midpoint estimate of $290k.

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Condition Assessment

Property presents in full gut condition. Estimated rehab of $6k covers structural, mechanical, and full interior.

Methodology

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

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Rental Income

GoodAI Estimate
Rent Low
$1,870
Est. Rent/mo
$2,030
Rent High
$2,230
Monthly Rent
$2,030
Annual Rent
$24k
Rental Yield
24.9%
Cap Rate
13.7%
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 8bd units nearby rent for $1,870–$2,230. At $2,030/mo the gross yield is 24.86% 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$2,030/mo
Taxes + Insurance$360/mo
Cash-on-Cash Return69.00%
Total Payment
$903/mo
Monthly Cash Flow
+$1,127/mo
Positive cash flow: $1,127/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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