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4507 W Lisa Ct
D+ Composite 47.36
Why this score? — see what drove the D+ 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).

  • Cash flow +14.7/30.0
  • ARV discount +13.1/15.0
  • DSCR +4.5/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.1/5.0
  • 1% rule +3.6/10.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.7/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$210,000

4507 W Lisa Ct · Montgomery, AL 36106
4 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,002 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 86 Days on market
Built 1976 $105/sqft · 24% above area Est $240k · 13% under

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

WOW! Come and enjoy this Beauty!!! THIS HOME HAS A LOT OF LIVING SPACE. THE GARAGE WAS CONVERTED INTO A HUGE DEN WITH WOOD FLOORS AND BUILT-INS. TILE IN THE KITCHEN & BREAKFAST AREA. WOOD FLOORING IN THE DINING AND GREATROOM (WITH GAS LOG FIREPLACE). NEW CARPET IN THE BEDROOMS, AND FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. THE BEDROOMS ALL HAVE WALK-IN CLOSETS. NEW 2" BLINDS THROUGHOUT. TONS OF ATTACHED AND DETACHED STORAGE. ALL THIS ON A QUIET CUL-SE-SAC. A MUST SEE.

Key facts

  • Wood floors
  • Tile in kitchen
  • Converted garage

Tags

CONVERTED GARAGEHUGE DENWOOD FLOORSBUILT-INSTILE IN KITCHENBREAKFAST AREA

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 4-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $210k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $52 ($626/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $180k (14.4% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $180k (14.4% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 65/100 on livability (#138 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools C-, employment D, crime F.
  • Montgomery County (urban): math 9% / reading 31% proficiency, ranked #106 of 129 in AL (top 82%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 70% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.3%/yr); 138 active listings in the ZIP; 19 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 22d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 460 units permitted in Montgomery County in 2024 (37 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 31% of the median local income ($69k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Montgomery County population projected to shrink 8% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 86 days — a 6% lower offer ($197k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 12y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
  • Current owner paid $136k; list at $210k implies a 54% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 80% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $179,689 (14.4% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 86 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 14% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1976 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  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. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  6. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
0.86%
Cap rate
6.59%
Cash-on-cash
1.06%
DSCR
1.05
GRM
9.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$240,000
List price
$210,000
Delta
-12.50%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
4312 Shamrock Ln 0.35mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,961 (-2%) 2mo $200,000 $102 73
4451 Mccampbell Dr 0.27mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,908 (-5%) 2mo $189,000 $99 73
2253 Semaht Dr 0.51mi 4/2.0 1,866 (-7%) 1mo $235,000 $126 64
3243 Covered Bridge Dr 0.64mi 4/2.0 2,126 (+6%) 3mo $187,000 $88 57
1948 Cottingham Dr 0.57mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,881 (-6%) 1mo $242,000 $129 57
4712 Harvest Way 0.41mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,778 (-11%) 2mo $185,500 $104 56
1843 Heatherton Dr 0.67mi 4/2.0 1,815 (-9%) 1mo $199,000 $110 52
4257 Shamrock Ln 0.57mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,832 (-8%) 2mo $198,000 $108 52
2117 Semmes Dr 0.61mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,182 (+9%) 3mo $120,000 $55 49
5743 Carriage Barn Ln 0.65mi 4/2.0 2,248 (+12%) 7mo $195,000 $87 44
2015 Mallard Ln 0.68mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,798 (-10%) 7mo $204,000 $113 41
5725 Carriage Hills Dr 0.58mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,278 (+14%) 7mo $185,000 $81 40

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 · 6.29% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-11.2%
Equity multiple
0.58×
Total profit
$-24,589
Equity at exit
$31,312
10-year hold
IRR
2.0%
Equity multiple
1.17×
Total profit
$9,744
Equity at exit
$18,157

Cash invested: $58,800 (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 36106

Home prices YoY
-13.1%
Rents YoY
6.3%
Active inventory
138
Price-to-rent
9.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,797 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,101
Tax from tax record
$179 /mo · $2,144/yr
Insurance
$88
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$377
Net cashflow
$52

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,731
Max offer price $210,000
Occupancy floor 92%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $171 -5% $112 +0% $52 +5% $-7 +10% $-67
Rent -10% $-90 -5% $-19 +0% $52 +5% $123 +10% $194
Rate -1.0pp $158 -0.5pp $106 base $52 +0.5pp $-2 +1.0pp $-58

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
$52,500
Closing costs
$6,300
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 19 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2311 Cottingham Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1676 $1,595 $0.95 45d 1 0.21mi
4409 McCampbell Dr Montgomery, AL 4.0 2.0 1786 $1,600 $0.90 14d 1 0.36mi
3364 Fountain Ln Montgomery, AL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.5 1221 $1,099 $0.90 45d 1 0.43mi
4285 Shamrock Ln Unit 1043850P Montgomery, AL 5.0 2.0 1991 $3,909 $1.96 22d 1 0.48mi
5635 Red Barn Rd Unit 1043848P Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1496 $3,390 $2.27 14d 1 0.67mi
1845 Young Farm Rd Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1444 $1,750 $1.21 45d 1 0.70mi
4243 Vaughn Rd Unit 1043807P Montgomery, AL 4.0 2.0 1496 $3,360 $2.25 45d 1 0.78mi
4318 White Acres Rd Unit 1043851P Montgomery, AL 5.0 3.0 2292 $5,876 $2.56 14d 1 0.79mi
4008 Oak Shadow Ln Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.5 1741 $1,395 $0.80 22d 1 0.90mi
2066 Rexford Rd Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.5 1632 $1,250 $0.77 22d 1 0.93mi
2060 Rexford Rd Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.5 1566 $925 $0.59 22d 1 0.93mi
2014 Rexford Rd Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1596 $1,150 $0.72 45d 1 0.96mi
1516 Charleton Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1895 $1,650 $0.87 45d 1 1.22mi
2651 Clement Curv Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1402 $1,550 $1.11 22d 1 1.25mi
2000 Central Pkwy Montgomery, AL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1133 $2,135 $1.88 14d 14 1.27mi
5540 Ash Grove Cir Montgomery, AL 4.0 2.0 1904 $2,200 $1.16 22d 1 1.31mi
4132 Carmichael Rd Montgomery, AL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 900 $1,156 $1.28 14d 10 1.36mi
2495 Meadow Ridge Ln Montgomery, AL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1205 $1,199 $1.00 14d 14 1.37mi
4707 Mitford Cir Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1943 $1,800 $0.93 45d 1 1.37mi

Listing history 19 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $210,000 Active 86 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $210,000 Active 83 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $210,000 Active 82 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $210,000 Active 81 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $210,000 Active 80 DOM
  6. 2026-06-14
    days on market $210,000 Active 78 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $210,000 Active 77 DOM
  8. 2026-06-10
    days on market $210,000 Active 75 DOM
  9. 2026-06-09
    days on market $210,000 Active 74 DOM
  10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $210,000 Active 73 DOM
  11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $210,000 Active 72 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $210,000 Active 68 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $210,000 Active 67 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $210,000 Active 66 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $210,000 Active 65 DOM
  16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $210,000 Active 64 DOM
  17. 2026-03-27
    listed $210,000 Active 465-char remark
    Show marketing remark (465 chars)

    WOW! Come and enjoy this Beauty!!! THIS HOME HAS A LOT OF LIVING SPACE. THE GARAGE WAS CONVERTED INTO A HUGE DEN WITH WOOD FLOORS AND BUILT-INS. TILE IN THE KITCHEN & BREAKFAST AREA. WOOD FLOORING IN THE DINING AND GREATROOM (WITH GAS LOG FIREPLACE). NEW CARPET IN THE BEDROOMS, AND FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. THE BEDROOMS ALL HAVE WALK-IN CLOSETS. NEW 2" BLINDS THROUGHOUT. TONS OF ATTACHED AND DETACHED STORAGE. ALL THIS ON A QUIET CUL-SE-SAC. A MUST SEE.

  18. 2018-06-26
    soldstatus $136,000
  19. 2014-12-18
    listed $159,900

ⓘ 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
$2,144 · $179/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,144 · $179/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 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$21,563
− Mortgage interest
−$11,763
− Property taxes
−$2,144
− Insurance
−$1,050
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,725
− Management
−$1,725
− Depreciation
−$6,109
Taxable loss
−$2,953
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$709
After-tax cash flow
$1,334/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
Montgomery County
NCES district ID
0102430
Math proficiency
9% ▼ -21.00%
Reading proficiency
31% ▼ -1.00%
Median HH income
$43,902
Composite
17.24/100
National rank
#9093
State rank
#106 of 129 in AL

Livability — Montgomery

Score
65/100
State rank
#138
US rank
#13416

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Montgomery, AL
County
Montgomery County · 190,016 people
City population
175,913
Metro
Montgomery, AL
Population (ZIP)
14,065
Household income
$69,087
Rent vs Own
43.8% rent · 56.2% own
Severe rent burden
876.0

Population outlook (Montgomery County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
224,008 people
By 2030
221,460 · -1.1%
By 2040
214,179 · -4.4%
By 2050
204,912 · -8.5%
By 2075
177,821 · -20.6%
By 2100
145,134 · -35.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.58)
Race & ethnicity
White 47% Black 43% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 4% Asian 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3%
Common ancestry
Serbian 2% Slovak 2% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
4% · Canada, China, South Korea
Languages at home
94% English-only · Spanish 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Montgomery

2024 margin
Solid D (+30.7) · D 64.8% · R 34.1% · Other 1.1%
2008→2024 swing
+11.5pp toward D · 2008: 19.2pp · 2024: 30.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+30.7 2020: D+31.5 2016: D+26.2 2012: D+24.3 2008: D+19.2

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -22.82%
Current HPI
151.1822
Rent YoY
▲ 6.29%
Metro
Montgomery, AL
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.94%
F500 in state
4

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+31.3% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-27 Listed $210,000 MAAR
  • 2018-06-26 Sold (Public Records) $136,000 Public Records
  • 2014-12-18 Listed $159,900 MAAR

Property tax history

+13.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,144 · +5.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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