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8413 Old Madison Pike
C Composite 55.93
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The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • Cash flow +10.4/30.0
  • Appreciation +10.0/10.0
  • Schools +5.6/10.0
  • Livability +3.8/5.0
  • DSCR +3.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.9/5.0
  • 1% rule +2.8/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0

$199,900

8413 Old Madison Pike · Madison, AL 35758
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,295 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 4 Days on market
Built 1967 $154/sqft · 23% below area Est $261k · 23% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

8413 OLD MADISON PIKE, MADISON AL 35758 - Located in the heart of Madison with schools being Midtown, Discovery, and Bob Jones - This 3-bedroom and 2 full bath home is located on a corner lot and only minutes from schools, shopping, Research Park, and RSA. This home features a large family room, an open concept kitchen to breakfast, and dining room. The master suite offers a private bath. Side entry 2-car garage, fenced yard, storage, and private deck.

Key facts

  • 2 garage spots
  • Built 1967
  • Listed 4 days

Tags

HIGHLY CONVENIENT LOCATIONEASY ACCESS TO RESEARCH PARKEASY ACCESS TO BRIDGE STREETEASY ACCESS TO SCHOOLSEASY ACCESS TO SHOPPINGEASY ACCESS TO DINING

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $200k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-107 ($-1k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $181k (9.5% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $157k (21.6% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $157k (21.6% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
  • Cap rate 5.6% vs local median 2.6% in Madison — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 76/100 on livability (#12 in AL, #3,280 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, housing A+, schools A; Watch: amenities F, commute F.
  • Madison City (suburban): math 51% / reading 71% proficiency, ranked #4 of 129 in AL (top 3%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 17% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.6%/yr); 382 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 60% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 4,709 units permitted in Madison County in 2024 (1,186 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent is only 16% of the median local income ($117k/yr) — well below the 30% rent-burden line; pricing power to push rent on renewal without tenant pushback.

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $21k of equity ($1k loan paydown + $20k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
  • Madison County population projected at +18% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$34k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • Only 4 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 4 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $40k (17%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $156,642 (21.6% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. Built in 1967 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  5. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  6. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  7. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
0.78%
Cap rate
5.65%
Cash-on-cash
-2.30%
DSCR
0.90
GRM
10.6

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$260,517
List price
$199,900
Delta
-7.91%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
616 Larry Dr 0.10mi 3/2.0 1,306 (+1%) 7mo $300,000 $230 84
416 Walton Rd 0.24mi 3/2.0 1,306 (+1%) 1mo $263,000 $201 83
704 Larry Dr 0.09mi 3/2.0 1,459 (+13%) 4mo $272,500 $187 67
510 Clift Dr 0.37mi 3/2.0 1,197 (-8%) 2mo $245,000 $205 64
163 Portal Ln 0.59mi 3/2.0 1,321 (+2%) 4mo $270,000 $204 62
217 Golden Rod Ln 0.67mi 3/2.0 1,318 (+2%) 3mo $266,100 $202 60
158 Portal Ln 0.57mi 3/2.0 1,328 (+2%) 8mo $292,000 $220 58
104 Gann Ave 0.42mi 3/2.0 1,145 (-12%) 0mo $223,000 $195 57
601 Larry Dr 0.22mi 3/2.0 1,100 (-15%) 6mo $255,000 $232 56
120 Portal Ln 0.73mi 3/2.0 1,190 (-8%) 6mo $237,000 $199 43
104 Cottonwood Trl 0.73mi 3/1.0 1,120 (-14%) 3mo $228,000 $204 40
126 Liza Ln 0.60mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,452 (+12%) 7mo $255,000 $176 38

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 1.58% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
22.2%
Equity multiple
2.78×
Total profit
$99,835
Equity at exit
$180,086
10-year hold
IRR
19.6%
Equity multiple
6.27×
Total profit
$295,146
Equity at exit
$388,362

Cash invested: $55,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Alabama
90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+15
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
Right-to-evict in 7 days for non-payment; no rent control; preempted statewide; courts move quickly.

ZIP-level market 35758

Home prices YoY
4.2%
Rents YoY
1.6%
Active inventory
382
Price-to-rent
10.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,566 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,048
Tax from tax record
$213 /mo · $2,558/yr
Insurance
$83
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$329
Net cashflow
$-107

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,702
Max offer price $180,955
Occupancy floor

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$49,975
Closing costs
$5,997
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
712 Marion Dr Madison, AL 3.0 1.0 1253 $1,450 $1.16 44d 1 0.08mi
349 Waters Edge Ln Unit n/a Madison, AL 2.0 2.0 1055 $1,050 $1.00 44d 1 0.11mi
262 Waters Edge Ln Unit 262 Madison, AL 2.0 2.0 1055 $1,175 $1.11 44d 1 0.15mi
210 Waters Edge Ln #6 Madison, AL 2.0 2.0 1060 $1,075 $1.01 44d 1 0.18mi
416 Walton Rd Madison, AL 3.0 2.0 1306 $1,795 $1.37 14d 1 0.22mi
200 Millstone Ln Madison, AL 3.0 2.0 1425 $2,000 $1.40 44d 1 0.28mi
510 Clift Dr Madison, AL 3.0 2.0 1197 $1,600 $1.34 44d 1 0.34mi
104 Kathy Cir Madison, AL 3.0 2.0 1768 $1,995 $1.13 44d 1 0.42mi
180 Hughes Rd Madison, AL 1.0–4.0 1.0–3.5 1373 $2,250 $1.64 14d 45 0.47mi
101 Springfield Ln Madison, AL 3.0 2.0 1640 $2,350 $1.43 44d 1 0.61mi
121 Betty Garrett Dr Madison, AL 4.0 2.0 1841 $2,000 $1.09 44d 1 0.63mi
115 Betty Garrett Dr Madison, AL 4.0 2.0 1841 $2,090 $1.14 23d 1 0.66mi
112 Betty Garrett Dr Madison, AL 4.0 2.0 1841 $2,049 $1.11 44d 1 0.68mi
103 Betty Garrett Dr Madison, AL 4.0 2.0 1537 $2,600 $1.69 44d 1 0.74mi
1105 Woodbine Rd Madison, AL 3.0 1.5 1254 $1,500 $1.20 23d 1 0.74mi
425 Falls PT SW Unit 1 Madison, AL 3.0 3.0 1375 $1,615 $1.17 44d 1 0.75mi
245 Pineridge Rd Madison, AL 3.0 2.0 1812 $2,000 $1.10 44d 1 0.77mi
105 Whisperbrook Cir Madison, AL 3.0 2.0 1608 $1,800 $1.12 23d 1 0.83mi
134 Michli Rd Madison, AL 2.0 2.5 1564 $1,595 $1.02 44d 1 0.85mi
128 Michli Rd Madison, AL 2.0 3.0 1564 $1,550 $0.99 44d 1 0.85mi
114 Telluride Dr Madison, AL 3.0 2.0 1578 $1,795 $1.14 44d 1 0.94mi
4286 Sullivan St Madison, AL 3.0 2.0 1815 $2,100 $1.16 21d 1 0.96mi
90 High St Unit 100A Madison, AL 2.0 1.0 900 $995 $1.11 44d 1 0.97mi
104 Westscott Dr Madison, AL 2.0 2.0 975 $995 $1.02 44d 1 1.04mi
111 Westscott Dr Madison, AL 2.0 2.0 975 $995 $1.02 44d 1 1.06mi
403 Oakland Rd Madison, AL 2.0 2.5 1165 $1,295 $1.11 44d 1 1.08mi
124 Westscott Dr Madison, AL 2.0 2.0 994 $1,025 $1.03 21d 1 1.10mi
7900 Old Madison Pike Madison, AL 2.0–4.0 1.0–2.5 1313 $1,445 $1.10 14d 11 1.13mi
106 Teal Park Ln Madison, AL 3.0 2.0 1707 $1,950 $1.14 14d 1 1.22mi
194 Shelton Rd Madison, AL 2.0 1.0–2.0 729 $1,149 $1.58 14d 9 1.25mi
2300 Colonial Lake Dr Madison, AL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1083 $1,338 $1.23 14d 39 1.26mi
2002 Flagstone Dr Madison, AL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 973 $1,544 $1.59 14d 77 1.29mi
85 Shorter St Madison, AL 3.0 1.0–3.0 1182 $1,799 $1.52 44d 13 1.31mi
7584 Madison Pike Madison, AL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1023 $1,299 $1.27 14d 17 1.37mi
127 Philadelphia Dr Madison, AL 3.0 2.0 1404 $1,650 $1.18 23d 1 1.41mi
128 Lewis Ln Madison, AL 3.0 2.0 1680 $1,700 $1.01 44d 1 1.42mi
133 Lewis Ln Madison, AL 3.0 2.0 1547 $1,945 $1.26 44d 1 1.46mi
109 Michael Ave Unit 106B Madison, AL 2.0 1.0 950 $1,199 $1.26 44d 1 1.48mi
109 Michael Ave Unit 112D Madison, AL 2.0 1.0 950 $1,199 $1.26 23d 1 1.48mi
105 Browns Ridge Ln Unit 1 Madison, AL 2.0 2.0 984 $1,250 $1.27 23d 1 1.49mi

Listing history 16 events

  1. 2026-06-15
    statusdays on market $199,900 Pending 4 DOM
  2. 2026-06-14
    remarks 497-char remark
  3. 2026-06-14
    pricedays on marketlisting id $199,900 Active 3 DOM
  4. 2026-05-31
    days on market $239,900 Active 162 DOM
  5. 2026-05-30
    days on market $239,900 Active 161 DOM
  6. 2026-02-26
    status Active 459-char remark
    Show marketing remark (459 chars)

    8413 OLD MADISON PIKE, MADISON AL 35758 - Located in the heart of Madison with schools being Midtown, Discovery, and Bob Jones - This 3-bedroom and 2 full bath home is located on a corner lot and only minutes from schools, shopping, Research Park, and RSA. This home features a large family room, an open concept kitchen to breakfast, and dining room. The master suite offers a private bath. Side entry 2-car garage, fenced yard, storage, and private deck.

  7. 2026-02-09
    historical $1,575
  8. 2026-02-07
    status Pending 459-char remark
    Show marketing remark (459 chars)

    8413 OLD MADISON PIKE, MADISON AL 35758 - Located in the heart of Madison with schools being Midtown, Discovery, and Bob Jones - This 3-bedroom and 2 full bath home is located on a corner lot and only minutes from schools, shopping, Research Park, and RSA. This home features a large family room, an open concept kitchen to breakfast, and dining room. The master suite offers a private bath. Side entry 2-car garage, fenced yard, storage, and private deck.

  9. 2025-12-01
    listed $239,900 Active 459-char remark
    Show marketing remark (459 chars)

    8413 OLD MADISON PIKE, MADISON AL 35758 - Located in the heart of Madison with schools being Midtown, Discovery, and Bob Jones - This 3-bedroom and 2 full bath home is located on a corner lot and only minutes from schools, shopping, Research Park, and RSA. This home features a large family room, an open concept kitchen to breakfast, and dining room. The master suite offers a private bath. Side entry 2-car garage, fenced yard, storage, and private deck.

  10. 2025-10-16
    price $1,575
  11. 2025-10-10
    price $1,600
  12. 2025-06-25
    listed $1,700
  13. 2025-06-25
    historical $1,700
  14. 2025-06-16
    listed $1,700
  15. 2021-12-09
    soldstatus $180,000
  16. 2011-03-02
    soldstatus $201,375

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast AL · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$2,558 · $213/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,558 · $213/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 19% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$18,797
− Mortgage interest
−$11,198
− Property taxes
−$2,558
− Insurance
−$1,000
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,504
− Management
−$1,504
− Depreciation
−$5,815
Taxable loss
−$4,780
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,147
After-tax cash flow
$-140/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Madison City
NCES district ID
0100008
Math proficiency
51% ▼ -25.00%
Reading proficiency
71% ▼ -2.00%
Median HH income
$89,091
Composite
55.56/100
National rank
#1238
State rank
#4 of 129 in AL

Livability — Madison

Score
76/100
State rank
#12
US rank
#3280

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living B Crime B+ Employment A+ Housing A+ Health & safety B- User ratings A-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Madison, AL
County
Madison County · 380,832 people
City population
93,742
Metro
Huntsville, AL
Population (ZIP)
50,266
Household income
$117,380
Rent vs Own
30.8% rent · 69.2% own
Severe rent burden
875.0

Population outlook (Madison County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
392,086 people
By 2030
409,788 · +4.5%
By 2040
440,557 · +12.4%
By 2050
460,990 · +17.6%
By 2075
502,872 · +28.3%
By 2100
513,623 · +31.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (68%)
Race & ethnicity
White 68% Black 14% Hispanic / Latino 8% Asian 7% Two or more races 7%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 2%
Common ancestry
Slovak 3% Italian 2% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
9% · Canada, South Korea, Vietnam
Languages at home
87% English-only · Spanish 5% Other Asian/Pacific 2% Chinese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Madison

2024 margin
Lean R (+9.0) · D 44.7% · R 53.7% · Other 1.6%
2008→2024 swing
+6.0pp toward D · 2008: -14.9pp · 2024: -9.0pp
All cycles
2024: R+9.0 2020: R+8.0 2016: R+16.8 2012: R+18.7 2008: R+14.9

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▲ 14.46%
Current HPI
355.2784
Rent YoY
▲ 1.58%
Metro
Huntsville, AL
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.94%
F500 in state
4

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-99.2% since first listed
11 events — show timeline
  • 2026-02-26 Relisted VMLS
  • 2026-02-09 Rental Removed $1,575 VMLS
  • 2026-02-07 Pending VMLS
  • 2025-12-01 Listed $239,900 VMLS
  • 2025-10-16 Price Changed $1,575 VMLS
  • 2025-10-10 Price Changed $1,600 VMLS
  • 2025-06-25 Listed for Rent $1,700 VMLS
  • 2025-06-25 Rental Removed $1,700 BUILDIUM
  • 2025-06-16 Listed for Rent $1,700 BUILDIUM
  • 2021-12-09 Sold (Public Records) $180,000 Public Records
  • 2011-03-02 Sold (Public Records) $201,375 Public Records

Property tax history

+16.3%/yr

Latest (2024): $2,558 · +1.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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