The Piedmont Plan · Margaret, AL 35120

$249,900

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,501 sqft · SingleFamily · 65 Days on market

Good condition

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Why this score? — see what drove the F grade

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 +7.5/15.0
• Cash flow +5.8/30.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Livability +3.2/5.0
• Schools +3.1/10.0
• Rent growth +2.6/5.0
• 1% rule +1.2/10.0
• DSCR +0.2/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

An outstanding ranch plan, the Piedmont is efficiently packed with all the essential elements demanded by today's lifestyles and several surprising touches. This home greets you with a covered front porch that leads to an open layout with a front flex room and a centrally located island kitchen. The spacious family room has direct access to the rear yard, which is also enjoyed through views from the luxurious owner's suite. Secondary bedrooms are served by deep walk-in closets and a conveniently located hall bath and laundry room.

Key facts

• Covered front porch
• Island kitchen
• Open layout

Tags

• COVERED FRONT PORCH
• OPEN LAYOUT
• ISLAND KITCHEN
• DIRECT ACCESS TO REAR YARD
• LUXURIOUS OWNER'S SUITE
• DEEP WALK-IN CLOSETS

🏗️ New construction. The $249,900 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $274,571.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $250k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-543 ($-7k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $196k (21.6% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $171k (31.4% below list).
• Recommended offer: $171k (31.4% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 64/100 on livability (#166 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, health & safety F.
• St Clair County (rural): math 21% / reading 52% proficiency, ranked #33 of 129 in AL (top 26%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Margaret Elementary (math 29% / reading 57%, grade F, #204 of 627 statewide, top 33%, 727 students, 58% FRL); Odenville Middle School (math 7% / reading 51%, grade F, #134 of 257 statewide, top 53%, 570 students, 67% FRL); Saint Clair County High School (math 17% / reading 22%, grade F, #169 of 305 statewide, top 59%, 622 students, 58% FRL) — zoned schools average 61% FRL vs 41% district-wide (20 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents flat; 427 active listings in the ZIP; 29 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 66d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 62% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 557 units permitted in St. Clair County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• St. Clair County population projected at +11% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 65 days — a 6% lower offer ($235k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $171,424 (31.4% 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. It's been on market 65 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 31% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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: 0.62% ✗
• Cap rate: 3.92%
• Cash-on-cash: -8.48%
• DSCR: 0.62
• GRM: 13.3

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $274,571
• List price: $249,900
• Delta: -8.99%
• 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
285 Sterling Pl	0.52mi	3/2.0	1,520 (+1%)	1mo	$255,000	$168	73
745 Sterling Pl	0.28mi	3/2.0	1,381 (-8%)	3mo	$225,000	$163	71
310 Sterling Pl	0.49mi	3/2.0	1,539 (+2%)	4mo	$269,900	$175	70
230 Andrew Ln	0.56mi	3/2.0	1,457 (-3%)	4mo	$255,000	$175	66
503 Kincaid Cove Ln	0.74mi	3/2.0	1,468 (-2%)	5mo	$200,000	$136	58
7360 Old Acton Rd	0.56mi	3/2.0	1,680 (+12%)	4mo	$214,900	$128	50
1040 Brookhaven Ln	0.71mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,613 (+8%)	9mo	$237,000	$147	42
7385 Old Acton Rd	0.66mi	3/2.0	1,298 (-14%)	7mo	$235,000	$181	41
1035 Brookhaven Ln	0.72mi	3/2.0	1,337 (-11%)	10mo	$232,590	$174	40
1030 Brookhaven Ln	0.68mi	3/2.5	1,690 (+13%)	9mo	$232,000	$137	37
1010 Brookhaven Ln	0.65mi	3/2.0	1,719 (+14%)	10mo	$268,090	$156	37
340 Hathaway Ln	0.72mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,287 (-14%)	9mo	$185,000	$144	30

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

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.49% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -34.0%
• Equity multiple: -0.08×
• Total profit: $-83,290
• Equity at exit: $40,939

10-year hold

• IRR: -61.3%
• Equity multiple: -0.74×
• Total profit: $-133,456
• Equity at exit: $23,740

Cash invested: $76,880 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

• For sale now: 56 active · 38 under contract
• Months of supply: 12.0 mo (8%/mo absorbed)
• Median asking: $247,750 ($161/sqft)
• Median days on market: 113 d
• This list price: 55% of active listings are priced below it
• ARV vs active asking: +13.7% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 35120

• Home prices YoY: -17.9%
• Rents YoY: 0.5%
• Active inventory: 427
• Price-to-rent: 12.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,714 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,440
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$343 /mo · $4,119/yr
• Insurance: −$114
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$360
• Net cashflow: $-543

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,402

Max offer price $195,962

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-353	-5% $-448	+0% $-543	+5% $-638	+10% $-733
Rent	-10% $-679	-5% $-611	+0% $-543	+5% $-476	+10% $-408
Rate	-1.0pp $-405	-0.5pp $-473	base $-543	+0.5pp $-614	+1.0pp $-687

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: $68,643
• Closing costs: $8,237
• Club membership (one-time): —
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 29 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
75 Sussex Rd Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1272	$1,600	$1.26	9d	1	0.31mi
235 Sterling Pl Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1752	$1,636	$0.93	65d	1	0.57mi
7380 Old Acton Rd Moody, AL	4.0	2.0	1149	$1,786	$1.55	73d	1	0.61mi
324 Black Creek Trl Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1425	$1,675	$1.18	77d	1	0.68mi
1060 Brookhaven Dr Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1446	$1,465	$1.01	6d	1	0.71mi
245 Hathaway Ln Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1497	$1,661	$1.11	115d	1	0.74mi
860 Kent Dr Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1081	$1,349	$1.25	73d	1	0.77mi
814 Kent Dr Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1450	$1,449	$1.00	65d	1	0.78mi
830 Kent Dr Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1106	$1,480	$1.34	119d	1	0.78mi
490 Woodland Cir Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1400	$1,665	$1.19	85d	1	0.78mi
819 Kent Dr Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1106	$1,373	$1.24	88d	1	0.80mi
1115 Brookhaven Dr Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1209	$1,623	$1.34	93d	1	0.81mi
563 Kincaid Cove Ln Odenville, AL	4.0	2.0	1441	$1,376	$0.95	78d	1	0.83mi
2120 W Middlebrooke Xing Unit 1 Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1472	$1,500	$1.02	99d	1	0.83mi
569 Kincaid Cove Ln Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1432	$1,525	$1.06	65d	1	0.83mi
190 Americana Dr Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1365	$1,565	$1.15	4d	1	0.84mi
111 Bates Ln Moody, AL	4.0	2.0	1802	$1,890	$1.05	0d	1	0.88mi
540 Woodland Cir Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1400	$1,525	$1.09	9d	1	0.89mi
540 Woodland Cir Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1400	$1,665	$1.19	62d	1	0.89mi
590 Woodland Cir Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1400	$1,499	$1.07	119d	1	0.93mi
1300 Brookhaven Dr Odenville, AL	4.0	2.0	1620	$1,850	$1.14	62d	1	0.95mi
1245 Brookhaven Dr Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1613	$1,795	$1.11	9d	1	0.95mi
1325 Brookhaven Dr Odenville, AL	4.0	3.0	2091	$1,736	$0.83	0d	1	0.98mi
105 Clover St Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1200	$1,505	$1.25	78d	1	1.00mi
1385 Brookhaven Dr Odenville, AL	3.0	2.5	1804	$1,663	$0.92	0d	1	1.01mi
15 Stevens Cove Dr Moody, AL	3.0	2.5	1401	$1,695	$1.21	62d	1	1.01mi
700 Woodland Cir Odenville, AL	3.0	2.0	1400	$1,575	$1.12	9d	1	1.02mi
1540 Brookhaven Dr Odenville, AL	4.0	3.0	2091	$1,950	$0.93	0d	1	1.03mi
670 Ridgefield Dr Odenville, AL	4.0	3.0	1817	$1,806	$0.99	4d	1	1.34mi

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: List price reported as $246,900Status: Active

Exterior

• Parking: 2 parking spaces (total)
• Utilities: Utilities include natural gas and electric
• Home design: Single-family plan (The Piedmont)Address: Odenville, AL

Interior

• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Natural gas, electric, and heat pump heatingCentral air conditioning
• Interior features: Plan home: The Piedmont (new construction plan)Living area reported as 1501

Listing history 32 events

1. 2026-07-13
   days on market $249,900 Active 65 DOM
2. 2026-07-13
   days on market $249,900 Active 64 DOM
3. 2026-07-11
   days on market $249,900 Active 63 DOM
4. 2026-07-10
   days on market $249,900 Active 62 DOM
5. 2026-07-09
   days on market $249,900 Active 61 DOM
6. 2026-07-07
   days on market $249,900 Active 59 DOM
7. 2026-07-06
   days on market $249,900 Active 58 DOM
8. 2026-07-05
   days on market $249,900 Active 57 DOM
9. 2026-07-03
   days on market $249,900 Active 55 DOM
10. 2026-07-02
    pricedays on market $249,900 Active 54 DOM
11. 2026-07-01
    days on market $246,900 Active 53 DOM
12. 2026-06-30
    days on market $246,900 Active 52 DOM
13. 2026-06-29
    days on market $246,900 Active 51 DOM
14. 2026-06-28
    days on market $246,900 Active 50 DOM
15. 2026-06-27
    days on market $246,900 Active 49 DOM
16. 2026-06-27
    days on market $246,900 Active 48 DOM
17. 2026-06-25
    days on market $246,900 Active 46 DOM
18. 2026-06-22
    days on market $246,900 Active 44 DOM
19. 2026-06-22
    days on market $246,900 Active 43 DOM
20. 2026-06-18
    days on market $246,900 Active 40 DOM
21. 2026-06-17
    days on market $246,900 Active 39 DOM
22. 2026-06-16
    days on market $246,900 Active 38 DOM
23. 2026-06-15
    days on market $246,900 Active 37 DOM
24. 2026-06-13
    days on market $246,900 Active 35 DOM
25. 2026-06-10
    days on market $246,900 Active 32 DOM
26. 2026-06-09
    days on market $246,900 Active 31 DOM
27. 2026-06-08
    days on market $246,900 Active 30 DOM
28. 2026-06-07
    days on market $246,900 Active 29 DOM
29. 2026-06-03
    days on market $246,900 Active 25 DOM
30. 2026-06-02
    days on market $246,900 Active 24 DOM
31. 2026-06-01
    days on market $246,900 Active 23 DOM
32. 2026-05-31
    days on market $246,900 Active 22 DOM

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 6 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $20,571
• − Mortgage interest: −$15,380
• − Property taxes: −$4,119
• − Insurance: −$1,373
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,646
• − Management: −$1,646
• − Depreciation: −$7,988
• Taxable loss: −$11,580
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$2,779
• After-tax cash flow: $-3,740/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Good 80/100 None rehab

This well-maintained ranch home with modern updates and a good condition score is ready for immediate occupancy and can be easily enhanced with minor cosmetic improvements to boost its value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics ↑
• Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances curb appeal and can attract more buyers ↑
• Rental Replace ceiling fans with energy-efficient models — Improves energy efficiency and reduces utility costs ↑

F Composite school gradezoned avg 30/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Margaret Elementary F AL #204/627 Nat'l #17,525/41,679 Middle Odenville Middle School F AL #134/257 Nat'l #9,290/14,009 High Saint Clair County High School F AL #169/305 Nat'l #14,491/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

• District: St Clair County
• NCES district ID: 0103062
• Math proficiency: 21% ▼ -34.00%
• Reading proficiency: 52% ▬ 0.00%
• Median HH income: $53,324
• Composite: 31.79/100
• National rank: #5887
• State rank: #33 of 129 in AL

C Composite livability gradescore 64/100

Livability — Margaret

• Score: 64/100
• State rank: #166
• US rank: #14543

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Margaret, AL
• County: Saint Clair County · 94,158 people
• City population: 71
• Metro: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
• Population (ZIP): 17,730
• Household income: $74,352
• Rent vs Own: 14.0% rent · 86.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 8% of renters

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Population outlook (St. Clair County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 94,158 people
• By 2030: 97,008 · +3.0%
• By 2040: 101,615 · +7.9%
• By 2050: 104,537 · +11.0%
• By 2075: 109,350 · +16.1%
• By 2100: 106,785 · +13.4%

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Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (87%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 87% Black 8% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 2%
• Common ancestry: Serbian 2% Slovak 2% Lithuanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 0%
• Languages at home: 99% English-only · Spanish 1%

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Political lean MEDSL · St. Clair

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+64.1) · D 17.6% · R 81.7%
• 2008→2024 swing: -0.9pp no change · 2008: -63.2pp · 2024: -64.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+64.1 2020: R+64.0 2016: R+68.6 2012: R+66.1 2008: R+63.2

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -38.39%
• Current HPI: 175.5104
• Rent YoY: ▲ 0.49%
• Metro: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.94%
• F500 in state: 4

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Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	1	$8B
▸Healthcare	1	$5B

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: List price reported as $246,900Status: Active

Exterior

• Parking: 2 parking spaces (total)
• Utilities: Utilities include natural gas and electric
• Home design: Single-family plan (The Piedmont)Address: Odenville, AL

Interior

• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Natural gas, electric, and heat pump heatingCentral air conditioning
• Interior features: Plan home: The Piedmont (new construction plan)Living area reported as 1501