1001 26th St · Jasper, AL
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $473 – $860
Fire risk 3/10 · Minor
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $916 – $1,700
Heat risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 107°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 19 days/yr
Wind risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 27.0%
Air-quality risk 3/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 3 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 3 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the B- 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 +29.6/30.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- ARV discount +7.5/15.0
- 1% rule +7.0/10.0
- Schools +3.4/10.0
- Livability +3.1/5.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$115,500
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Potential and opportunity, ready for a creative touch for your renovation dreams. Explore the potential of this property and envision the possibilities. A little TLC.
Key facts
- 0.34 acre lot
- 2 garage spots
- Built 1981
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $116k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $417 ($5k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $116k).
- Recommended offer: $102k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 10.6% vs local median 3.8% in Jasper — 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 62/100 on livability (#228 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment D+, schools D, crime F.
- Jasper City (town): math 27% / reading 55% proficiency, ranked #23 of 129 in AL (top 18%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Market conditions: 86 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 36 units permitted in Walker County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 30% of the median local income ($55k/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 $799 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Walker County population projected at -21% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $32k cash investment doubles in ~8 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 364 days — a 12% lower offer ($102k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 5 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $10k (8%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
Risks & watch-outs
- 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.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 364 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.20% ✓
- Cap rate
- 10.62%
- Cash-on-cash
- 15.46%
- DSCR
- 1.69
- GRM
- 6.9
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $278,832
- List price
- $115,500
- Delta
- -58.58%
- Verdict
- UNDERPRICED
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 4 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3014 Simmons Rd | 0.37mi | 4/2.0 | 1,872 (-4%) | 17mo | $180,000 | $96 | 63 |
| 20 Lancelot Cv | 0.67mi | 4/2.0 | 1,773 (-9%) | 11mo | $224,888 | $127 | 45 |
| 3 Lancelot Cv | 0.67mi | 4/3.0 | 1,774 (-9%) | 18mo | $264,990 | $149 | 35 |
| 193 Kings Way | 0.68mi | 5/3.0 (+1) | 2,124 (+9%) | 24mo | $294,400 | $139 | 24 |
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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 6.2%
- Equity multiple
- 1.24×
- Total profit
- $7,769
- Equity at exit
- $17,221
- IRR
- 15.5%
- Equity multiple
- 2.26×
- Total profit
- $40,723
- Equity at exit
- $9,986
Cash invested: $32,340 (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
ZIP-level market 35501
- Home prices YoY
- -30.2%
- Active inventory
- 86
- Price-to-rent
- 6.9×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,387 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$606
- Tax from tax record
- −$25 /mo · $298/yr
- Insurance
- −$48
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$291
- Net cashflow
- $417
Break-even live
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
- $28,875
- Closing costs
- $3,465
- 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 2 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 Kings WAY Jasper, AL | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1802 | $1,810 | $1.00 | 3d | 1 | 0.69mi |
| 1405 10th Ave Jasper, AL | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1600 | $975 | $0.61 | 14d | 1 | 0.86mi |
Listing history 28 events
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2026-06-19days on market $115,500 Active 364 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $115,500 Active 363 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $115,500 Active 362 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $115,500 Active 361 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $115,500 Active 360 DOM
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2026-06-14days on market $115,500 Active 358 DOM
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2026-06-12days on market $115,500 Active 357 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $115,500 Active 354 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $115,500 Active 353 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $115,500 Active 352 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $115,500 Active 351 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $115,500 Active 348 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $115,500 Active 347 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $115,500 Active 346 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $115,500 Active 345 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $115,500 Active 344 DOM
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2026-04-30price $115,500 166-char remark
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Potential and opportunity, ready for a creative touch for your renovation dreams. Explore the potential of this property and envision the possibilities. A little TLC.
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2026-04-20price $115,500 386-char remark
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Great opportunity to own a property with strong potential! This home offers a great layout and the chance to add your personal touch. Ideal for buyers looking for a primary residence, investment opportunity, or renovation project. conveniently located near local amenities, schools, and major roadways. property is being sold as-is. Don't miss the chance to make this property your own.
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2026-01-13status Active 166-char remark
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Potential and opportunity, ready for a creative touch for your renovation dreams. Explore the potential of this property and envision the possibilities. A little TLC.
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2026-01-01historical 166-char remark
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Potential and opportunity, ready for a creative touch for your renovation dreams. Explore the potential of this property and envision the possibilities. A little TLC.
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2025-12-12status Active 386-char remark
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Great opportunity to own a property with strong potential! This home offers a great layout and the chance to add your personal touch. Ideal for buyers looking for a primary residence, investment opportunity, or renovation project. conveniently located near local amenities, schools, and major roadways. property is being sold as-is. Don't miss the chance to make this property your own.
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2025-12-05historical 386-char remark
Show marketing remark (386 chars)
Great opportunity to own a property with strong potential! This home offers a great layout and the chance to add your personal touch. Ideal for buyers looking for a primary residence, investment opportunity, or renovation project. conveniently located near local amenities, schools, and major roadways. property is being sold as-is. Don't miss the chance to make this property your own.
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2025-09-30status Active 386-char remark
Show marketing remark (386 chars)
Great opportunity to own a property with strong potential! This home offers a great layout and the chance to add your personal touch. Ideal for buyers looking for a primary residence, investment opportunity, or renovation project. conveniently located near local amenities, schools, and major roadways. property is being sold as-is. Don't miss the chance to make this property your own.
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2025-09-05historical 386-char remark
Show marketing remark (386 chars)
Great opportunity to own a property with strong potential! This home offers a great layout and the chance to add your personal touch. Ideal for buyers looking for a primary residence, investment opportunity, or renovation project. conveniently located near local amenities, schools, and major roadways. property is being sold as-is. Don't miss the chance to make this property your own.
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2025-07-24price $119,900 166-char remark
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Potential and opportunity, ready for a creative touch for your renovation dreams. Explore the potential of this property and envision the possibilities. A little TLC.
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2025-07-22price $119,900 386-char remark
Show marketing remark (386 chars)
Great opportunity to own a property with strong potential! This home offers a great layout and the chance to add your personal touch. Ideal for buyers looking for a primary residence, investment opportunity, or renovation project. conveniently located near local amenities, schools, and major roadways. property is being sold as-is. Don't miss the chance to make this property your own.
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2025-06-05$125,000 Active 386-char remark
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Potential and opportunity, ready for a creative touch for your renovation dreams. Explore the potential of this property and envision the possibilities. A little TLC.
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2025-06-05$125,000 Active 166-char remark
Show marketing remark (166 chars)
Potential and opportunity, ready for a creative touch for your renovation dreams. Explore the potential of this property and envision the possibilities. A little TLC.
ⓘ 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
- $298 · $25/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $474 · $39/mo
- Expected delta
- +$175/yr (+$15/mo · 58.7%)
ⓘ 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 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out
Nearby sold comps map
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $16,638
- − Mortgage interest
- −$6,470
- − Property taxes
- −$298
- − Insurance
- −$578
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,331
- − Management
- −$1,331
- − Depreciation
- −$3,360
- Taxable income
- $3,270
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$785
- After-tax cash flow
- $4,215/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
- Jasper City
- NCES district ID
- 0101890
- Math proficiency
- 27% ▼ -23.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 55% ▲ 3.00%
- Median HH income
- $41,476
- Composite
- 34.4/100
- National rank
- #5204
- State rank
- #23 of 129 in AL
Livability — Jasper
- Score
- 62/100
- State rank
- #228
- US rank
- #17152
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Jasper, AL
- County
- Walker County · 9,927 people
- City population
- 9,927
- Metro
- Jasper, AL
- Population (ZIP)
- 9,927
- Household income
- $54,726
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 192.0
Population outlook (Walker County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 61,037 people
- By 2030
- 58,391 · -4.3%
- By 2040
- 53,080 · -13.0%
- By 2050
- 48,031 · -21.3%
- By 2075
- 37,799 · -38.1%
- By 2100
- 29,001 · -52.5%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly White (73%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 73% Black 14% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 4%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 4%
- Common ancestry
- Lithuanian 2% Serbian 1% Iranian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 5% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 91% English-only · Spanish 8%
Political lean MEDSL · Walker
- 2024 margin
- Solid R (+71.8) · D 13.8% · R 85.6%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -25.4pp toward R · 2008: -46.4pp · 2024: -71.8pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+71.8 2020: R+67.9 2016: R+67.4 2012: R+52.9 2008: R+46.4
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -78.31%
- Current HPI
- 180.8506
- Rent YoY
- —
- Metro
- Jasper, AL
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 2.94%
- F500 in state
- 4
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 1 | $8B |
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| Healthcare | 1 | $5B |
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Price history
-7.6% since first listed12 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-30 Price Changed $115,500 Greater Alabama MLS
- 2026-04-20 Price Changed $115,500 Walker County Area MLS
- 2026-01-13 Relisted — Greater Alabama MLS
- 2026-01-01 Delisted — Greater Alabama MLS
- 2025-12-12 Relisted — Walker County Area MLS
- 2025-12-05 Delisted — Walker County Area MLS
- 2025-09-30 Relisted — Walker County Area MLS
- 2025-09-05 Delisted — Walker County Area MLS
- 2025-07-24 Price Changed $119,900 Greater Alabama MLS
- 2025-07-22 Price Changed $119,900 Walker County Area MLS
- 2025-06-05 Listed $125,000 Walker County Area MLS
- 2025-06-05 Listed $125,000 Greater Alabama MLS
Property tax history
-4.6%/yrLatest (2024): $298 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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