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2713 Brookhaven Ave SW
C Composite 56.11
Why this score? — see what drove the C 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 +29.0/30.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.8/10.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +0.9/10.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$94,900

2713 Brookhaven Ave SW · Birmingham, AL 35211
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,302 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 135 Days on market
Built 1920 6,969 sqft lot $73/sqft · 47% above area Est $65k · 47% over

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

Listing remarks MLS

Attention Investors! This income-producing 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is currently tenant-occupied and professionally managed. The property is leased at $1,145/month and the home is currently under the Housing Choice Voucher Program, providing immediate cash flow. Complete documentation is available, including tenant ledger, lease agreement, and management records. A turnkey opportunity for investors seeking a stabilized rental with ongoing management in place.

Key facts

  • 6,969 sq ft lot
  • Built 1920
  • Listed 135 days

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 $95k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $326 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $95k).
  • Recommended offer: $84k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.4% vs local median 6.2% in Birmingham — 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 67/100 on livability (#78 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities C-, schools F, crime F.
  • Birmingham City (urban): math 4% / reading 20% proficiency, ranked #116 of 129 in AL (top 90%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 82% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-0.0%/yr); 154 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 48% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,114 units permitted in Jefferson County in 2024 (556 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 42% of the median local income ($35k/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 $656 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Jefferson County population projected to shrink 4% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 135 days — a 12% lower offer ($84k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 3y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $5k (5%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1920 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $83,512 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 135 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1920 — 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. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  6. 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?
  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
1.28%
Cap rate
10.41%
Cash-on-cash
14.72%
DSCR
1.65
GRM
6.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$64,518
List price
$94,900
Delta
47.09%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
2816 Snavely Ave SW 0.09mi 3/1.0 1,388 (+7%) 6mo $110,000 $79 80
2800 Steiner Ave SW 0.35mi 3/2.0 1,340 (+3%) 2mo $135,000 $101 74
1317 24th St SW 0.31mi 3/1.0 1,357 (+4%) 7mo $8,700 $6 73
2436 College Ave SW 0.28mi 3/1.0 1,386 (+6%) 8mo $54,000 $39 70
829 28th St SW 0.51mi 3/1.0 1,380 (+6%) 2mo $86,000 $62 64
3116 Steiner Ave SW 0.48mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,218 (-6%) 9mo $25,000 $21 54
820 28th St SW 0.53mi 3/1.5 1,440 (+11%) 4mo $170,000 $118 52
1569 Meadow Ln 0.73mi 3/1.5 1,192 (-8%) 2mo $50,000 $42 48
3329 Park Ave SW 0.73mi 3/1.0 1,176 (-10%) 6mo $59,900 $51 45
905 24th St SW 0.70mi 3/1.0 1,178 (-10%) 8mo $120,000 $102 45
1513 20th Pl SW 0.47mi 4/1.0 (+1) 1,126 (-14%) 9mo $79,000 $70 43
2312 Beulah Ave SW 0.69mi 3/2.0 1,488 (+14%) 1mo $88,400 $59 39

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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
1.9%
Equity multiple
1.07×
Total profit
$1,835
Equity at exit
$14,150
10-year hold
IRR
8.3%
Equity multiple
1.55×
Total profit
$14,620
Equity at exit
$8,205

Cash invested: $26,572 (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 35211

Rents YoY
-0.0%
Active inventory
154
Price-to-rent
6.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,212 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$498
Tax from tax record
$94 /mo · $1,130/yr
Insurance
$40
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$254
Net cashflow
$326

Break-even live

Break-even rent $799
Max offer price $94,900
Occupancy floor 68%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $380 -5% $353 +0% $326 +5% $299 +10% $272
Rent -10% $230 -5% $278 +0% $326 +5% $374 +10% $422
Rate -1.0pp $374 -0.5pp $350 base $326 +0.5pp $301 +1.0pp $276

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
$23,725
Closing costs
$2,847
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
2709 Powderly Ave SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1056 $950 $0.90 24d 1 0.05mi
2516 Powderly Ave SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1236 $1,050 $0.85 44d 1 0.10mi
1633 29th St SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1658 $1,200 $0.72 44d 1 0.13mi
3000 Dawson Ave SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1092 $925 $0.85 44d 1 0.26mi
1838 31st St SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1400 $1,223 $0.87 17d 1 0.31mi
2128 Mayfield Ave SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1196 $1,200 $1.00 24d 1 0.35mi
1501 21st St SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1758 $1,250 $0.71 44d 1 0.42mi
2005 Snavely Ave SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1380 $1,150 $0.83 44d 1 0.47mi
3116 Steiner Ave SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1362 $1,200 $0.88 44d 1 0.48mi
2005 Dawson Ave SW Birmingham, AL 4.0 1.0 1508 $1,250 $0.83 20d 1 0.48mi
805 29th St SW Birmingham, AL 4.0 2.0 1510 $1,300 $0.86 4d 1 0.49mi
805 29th St SW Birmingham, AL 4.0 2.0 1510 $1,300 $0.86 11d 1 0.49mi
1669 19th Pl SW Birmingham, AL 4.0 2.0 1373 $1,325 $0.97 24d 1 0.51mi
1012 33rd St SW Birmingham, AL 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 800 $750 $0.94 4d 1 0.60mi
2005 Henry Crumpton Dr Birmingham, AL 4.0 2.0 1377 $1,300 $0.94 44d 1 0.64mi
709 30th St SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1273 $1,000 $0.79 44d 1 0.67mi
2409 Garrison Ave SW Birmingham, AL 4.0 2.0 1000 $1,295 $1.29 44d 1 0.68mi
2304 Beulah Ave SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1283 $1,025 $0.80 3d 1 0.69mi
2904 Garrison Ave SW Birmingham, AL 4.0 2.0 952 $1,050 $1.10 24d 1 0.70mi
1228 19th Pl SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 978 $1,195 $1.22 4d 1 0.71mi
2320 Wesley Ave SW Birmingham, AL 4.0 1.0 1865 $1,200 $0.64 11d 1 0.73mi
1845 Henry Crumpton Dr Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1000 $895 $0.90 4d 1 0.75mi
1209 19th Pl SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1050 $1,275 $1.21 44d 1 0.76mi
1544 18th St SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 950 $1,130 $1.19 44d 1 0.77mi
5832 Court Q Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 912 $950 $1.04 45d 1 0.79mi
2548 28th St SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1762 $1,000 $0.57 3d 1 0.79mi
5820 Court Q Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 902 $1,200 $1.33 44d 1 0.80mi
1537 18th St SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1049 $1,130 $1.08 44d 1 0.80mi
108 E Ann Dr SW Birmingham, AL 4.0 2.0 1628 $1,495 $0.92 24d 1 0.80mi
3417 Park Ave SW Birmingham, AL 4.0 1.0 1402 $900 $0.64 44d 1 0.81mi
612 26th St SW Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 988 $825 $0.84 44d 1 0.83mi
1319 18th Way SW Birmingham, AL 4.0 2.0 1337 $1,345 $1.01 24d 1 0.83mi
3332 Walnut Ave SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1339 $750 $0.56 20d 1 0.86mi
224 E Ann Dr SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1026 $1,050 $1.02 24d 1 0.87mi
1252 18th Pl SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 950 $1,000 $1.05 17d 1 0.89mi
1520 17th Way SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 900 $900 $1.00 22d 1 0.91mi
1520 17th Way SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 900 $900 $1.00 12d 1 0.91mi
407 S Park Rd SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1050 $900 $0.86 44d 1 0.93mi
3400 Walnut Ave SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1133 $1,200 $1.06 44d 1 0.94mi
2432 Ishkooda Rd SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1075 $1,150 $1.07 44d 1 0.96mi

Listing history 21 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $94,900 Active 135 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $94,900 Active 132 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $94,900 Active 131 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $94,900 Active 130 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $94,900 Active 129 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $94,900 Active 127 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $94,900 Active 124 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $94,900 Active 123 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $94,900 Active 122 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $94,900 Active 121 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $94,900 Active 117 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $94,900 Active 116 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $94,900 Active 115 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $94,900 Active 114 DOM
  15. 2026-03-31
    price $94,900 461-char remark
    Show marketing remark (461 chars)

    Attention Investors! This income-producing 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is currently tenant-occupied and professionally managed. The property is leased at $1,145/month and the home is currently under the Housing Choice Voucher Program, providing immediate cash flow. Complete documentation is available, including tenant ledger, lease agreement, and management records. A turnkey opportunity for investors seeking a stabilized rental with ongoing management in place.

  16. 2026-02-06
    listed $99,900 Active 461-char remark
    Show marketing remark (461 chars)

    Attention Investors! This income-producing 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is currently tenant-occupied and professionally managed. The property is leased at $1,145/month and the home is currently under the Housing Choice Voucher Program, providing immediate cash flow. Complete documentation is available, including tenant ledger, lease agreement, and management records. A turnkey opportunity for investors seeking a stabilized rental with ongoing management in place.

  17. 2023-11-22
    historical $995
  18. 2023-11-16
    price $995
  19. 2023-10-17
    listed $1,050
  20. 2022-12-13
    soldstatus $86,000
  21. 2022-04-01
    soldstatus $40,000

ⓘ 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
$1,130 · $94/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,130 · $94/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 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$14,541
− Mortgage interest
−$5,316
− Property taxes
−$1,130
− Insurance
−$474
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,163
− Management
−$1,163
− Depreciation
−$2,761
Taxable income
$2,534
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$608
After-tax cash flow
$3,303/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
Birmingham City
NCES district ID
0100390
Math proficiency
4% ▼ -17.00%
Reading proficiency
20% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$31,988
Composite
9.49/100
National rank
#9850
State rank
#116 of 129 in AL

Livability — Birmingham

Score
67/100
State rank
#78
US rank
#10412

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Birmingham, AL
County
Jefferson County · 527,445 people
City population
210,422
Metro
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
Population (ZIP)
24,924
Household income
$34,884
Rent vs Own
59.7% rent · 40.3% own
Severe rent burden
2161.0

Population outlook (Jefferson County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
669,185 people
By 2030
669,694 · +0.1%
By 2040
661,388 · -1.2%
By 2050
643,086 · -3.9%
By 2075
577,267 · -13.7%
By 2100
474,758 · -29.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (77%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 77% White 10% Hispanic / Latino 10% Two or more races 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 7%
Foreign-born
6% · Canada
Languages at home
91% English-only · Spanish 8% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Jefferson

2024 margin
D (+10.4) · D 54.6% · R 44.2% · Other 1.2%
2008→2024 swing
+5.4pp toward D · 2008: 5.1pp · 2024: 10.4pp
All cycles
2024: D+10.4 2020: D+13.2 2016: D+7.2 2012: D+6.0 2008: D+5.1

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -49.29%
Current HPI
91.2903
Rent YoY
▬ -0.01%
Metro
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.94%
F500 in state
4

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+137.2% since first listed
7 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-31 Price Changed $94,900 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-02-06 Listed $99,900 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2023-11-22 Rental Removed $995 RENTLY
  • 2023-11-16 Price Changed $995 RENTLY
  • 2023-10-17 Listed for Rent $1,050 RENTLY
  • 2022-12-13 Sold (Public Records) $86,000 Public Records
  • 2022-04-01 Sold (Public Records) $40,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+5.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,130 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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