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1002 Meadowood Ave
C Composite 59.35
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 +18.8/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +5.9/10.0
  • 1% rule +4.8/10.0
  • Appreciation +4.7/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.9/5.0
  • Livability +2.9/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.8/10.0

$119,000

1002 Meadowood Ave · Hueytown, AL 35023
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,066 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 71 Days on market
Built 1961 7,405 sqft lot $112/sqft · 20% below area Est $155k · 23% under

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

Listing remarks MLS

Presenting a beautifully renovated turn-key residence that offers exceptional value for both homeowners and savvy investors alike. This charming three-bedroom, one & a half bathroom home has been thoughtfully updated to deliver modern comfort and enduring appeal, ensuring a move-in-ready experience from day one. The attractive price point makes this property an outstanding opportunity for those seeking strong rental income potential in a desirable location. Situated within convenient proximity to Hueytown High School and local amenities, this home appeals to a broad range of tenants and families. The combination of quality renovations and an accessible price point creates an opportunity that discerning buyers will not want to overlook. Schedule your showing today.

Key facts

  • 7,405 sq ft lot
  • 2 garage spots
  • Built 1961

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 2-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $119k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $120 ($1k/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 $117k (1.9% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $112k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.5% vs local median 5.9% in Hueytown — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 57/100 on livability (#378 in AL) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment D, schools F, crime F.
  • Jefferson County (suburban): math 9% / reading 32% proficiency, ranked #104 of 129 in AL (top 81%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.6%/yr); 250 active listings in the ZIP; 16 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 20d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,114 units permitted in Jefferson County in 2024 (556 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $109 of equity ($823 loan paydown + $-714 appreciation (-0.6% local appreciation)).
  • 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 71 days — a 6% lower offer ($112k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 7y 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.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% 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 $111,860 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 71 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1961 — 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
0.98%
Cap rate
7.51%
Cash-on-cash
4.33%
DSCR
1.19
GRM
8.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$154,833
List price
$119,000
Delta
-23.14%
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
121 Meadowood Ave 0.09mi 3/1.0 (+1) 1,053 (-1%) 2mo $155,670 $148 85
924 Brooklane Dr 0.04mi 3/1.0 (+1) 1,092 (+2%) 9mo $149,900 $137 80
116 June Ave 0.26mi 3/1.0 (+1) 1,054 (-1%) 10mo $159,500 $151 70
117 Gwin Ave 0.45mi 2/1.5 1,084 (+2%) 11mo $144,100 $133 67
1024 Brooklane Dr 0.09mi 3/1.0 (+1) 1,164 (+9%) 14mo $118,872 $102 62
209 Nabors Ave 0.18mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,160 (+9%) 11mo $205,000 $177 60
2838 Brooklane Dr 0.30mi 3/2.0 (+1) 975 (-8%) 8mo $98,150 $101 58
193 Mabelon Dr 0.71mi 3/1.5 (+1) 1,100 (+3%) 1mo $178,000 $162 56
2905 Circle Dr 0.64mi 2/2.0 1,157 (+8%) 1mo $134,800 $117 53
2822 Brooklane Dr 0.36mi 3/1.0 (+1) 975 (-8%) 12mo $97,000 $99 52
304 Sunrise Blvd 0.74mi 2/2.0 1,099 (+3%) 11mo $108,000 $98 49
324 Wickstead Rd 0.68mi 3/1.5 (+1) 1,161 (+9%) 7mo $162,000 $140 42

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

Projected returns pro-forma

-0.6% appreciation · 1.6% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-0.5%
Equity multiple
0.98×
Total profit
$-754
Equity at exit
$31,027
10-year hold
IRR
4.6%
Equity multiple
1.44×
Total profit
$14,723
Equity at exit
$34,585

Cash invested: $33,320 (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 35023

Home prices YoY
-0.1%
Rents YoY
1.6%
Active inventory
250
Price-to-rent
8.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,167 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$624
Tax from tax record
$128 /mo · $1,541/yr
Insurance
$50
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$245
Net cashflow
$120

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,015
Max offer price $119,000
Occupancy floor 85%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $188 -5% $154 +0% $120 +5% $87 +10% $53
Rent -10% $28 -5% $74 +0% $120 +5% $166 +10% $213
Rate -1.0pp $180 -0.5pp $151 base $120 +0.5pp $89 +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
$29,750
Closing costs
$3,570
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 16 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
119 Lakeland Ave Bessemer, AL 3.0 1.0 1042 $1,125 $1.08 24d 1 0.15mi
216 Meadowood Ave Bessemer, AL 3.0 1.0 1430 $1,250 $0.87 4d 1 0.21mi
208 Kentwood Ave Bessemer, AL 3.0 1.0 1177 $1,075 $0.91 44d 1 0.26mi
2822 Brooklane Dr Bessemer, AL 2.0 1.0 975 $1,000 $1.03 44d 1 0.35mi
2832 Clyburne St Bessemer, AL 3.0 2.0 1295 $1,650 $1.27 2d 1 0.37mi
309 Sunrise Blvd Bessemer, AL 2.0 1.0 1105 $1,160 $1.05 12d 1 0.74mi
2423 Circle Dr Bessemer, AL 2.0 1.0 732 $1,050 $1.43 44d 1 0.81mi
1983 Townhouse Ln Bessemer, AL 2.0 2.0 1465 $1,100 $0.75 17d 1 1.05mi
110 Ray Ave Apt 7 Hueytown, AL 2.0 2.0 900 $875 $0.97 4d 1 1.11mi
123 Westbrook Rd Bessemer, AL 3.0 2.0 1427 $1,275 $0.89 45d 1 1.29mi
116 Vail Ave Bessemer, AL 2.0 1.0 1008 $975 $0.97 20d 1 1.32mi
2020 High School Rd Unit C Bessemer, AL 2.0 1.0 733 $750 $1.02 15d 1 1.36mi
2234 19th St N Bessemer, AL 2.0 1.0 1106 $975 $0.88 44d 1 1.39mi
1623 26th Ave N Bessemer, AL 2.0 1.0 1004 $1,095 $1.09 12d 1 1.40mi
1409 Hueytown Rd Unit 76 Bessemer, AL 2.0 1.0 876 $995 $1.14 4d 1 1.49mi
1409 Hueytown Rd Apt 63 Bessemer, AL 2.0 1.0 876 $995 $1.14 44d 1 1.49mi

Listing history 22 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $119,000 Active 71 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $119,000 Active 70 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $119,000 Active 69 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $119,000 Active 68 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $119,000 Active 66 DOM
  6. 2026-06-10
    days on market $119,000 Active 63 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $119,000 Active 62 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $119,000 Active 61 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $119,000 Active 60 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $119,000 Active 56 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $119,000 Active 55 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $119,000 Active 54 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $119,000 Active 53 DOM
  14. 2026-04-08
    listed $119,000 Active 780-char remark
    Show marketing remark (850 chars)

    Presenting a beautifully renovated turn-key residence that offers exceptional value for both homeowners and savvy investors alike. This charming three-bedroom, one & a half bathroom home has been thoughtfully updated to deliver modern comfort and enduring appeal. Every detail has been carefully considered throughout the renovation, ensuring a move-in-ready experience from day one. The attractive price point makes this property an outstanding opportunity for those seeking strong rental income potential in a desirable location. Situated within convenient proximity to Hueytown High School and local amenities, this home appeals to a broad range of tenants and families. The combination of quality renovations and an accessible price point creates an opportunity that discerning buyers will not want to overlook. Schedule your showing today!

  15. 2026-04-08
    listed $119,000 Active 850-char remark
    Show marketing remark (850 chars)

    Presenting a beautifully renovated turn-key residence that offers exceptional value for both homeowners and savvy investors alike. This charming three-bedroom, one & a half bathroom home has been thoughtfully updated to deliver modern comfort and enduring appeal. Every detail has been carefully considered throughout the renovation, ensuring a move-in-ready experience from day one. The attractive price point makes this property an outstanding opportunity for those seeking strong rental income potential in a desirable location. Situated within convenient proximity to Hueytown High School and local amenities, this home appeals to a broad range of tenants and families. The combination of quality renovations and an accessible price point creates an opportunity that discerning buyers will not want to overlook. Schedule your showing today!

  16. 2025-09-14
    price $120,000
  17. 2025-07-23
    price $100,000
  18. 2019-03-28
    soldstatus $108,900
  19. 2019-03-28
    listed $108,900
  20. 2019-02-01
    soldstatus $70,000
  21. 1992-10-01
    soldstatus $45,000
  22. 1981-08-01
    soldstatus $43,421

ⓘ 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
$1,541 · $128/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,541 · $128/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 4/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 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
$14,010
− Mortgage interest
−$6,666
− Property taxes
−$1,541
− Insurance
−$595
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,121
− Management
−$1,121
− Depreciation
−$3,462
Taxable loss
−$495
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$119
After-tax cash flow
$1,562/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
Jefferson County
NCES district ID
0101920
Math proficiency
9% ▼ -24.00%
Reading proficiency
32% ▼ -5.00%
Median HH income
$51,712
Composite
18.4/100
National rank
#8937
State rank
#104 of 129 in AL

Livability — Hueytown

Score
57/100
State rank
#378
US rank
#21611

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Hueytown, AL
County
Jefferson County · 527,445 people
Metro
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
Population (ZIP)
25,533
Household income
$69,863
Rent vs Own
15.1% rent · 84.9% own
Severe rent burden
247.0

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
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
Race & ethnicity
White 58% Black 30% Hispanic / Latino 7% Two or more races 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 5%
Common ancestry
Slovak 1% Lithuanian 1% Serbian 1%
Foreign-born
4% · Canada
Languages at home
93% English-only · Spanish 7%

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
▼ -0.60%
Current HPI
389.38
Rent YoY
▲ 1.60%
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

+174.1% since first listed
9 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-08 Listed $119,000 WAMLS
  • 2026-04-08 Listed $119,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-09-14 Price Changed $120,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-07-23 Price Changed $100,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2019-03-28 Listed $108,900 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2019-03-28 Sold (MLS) $108,900 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2019-02-01 Sold (Public Records) $70,000 Public Records
  • 1992-10-01 Sold (Public Records) $45,000 Public Records
  • 1981-08-01 Sold (Public Records) $43,421 Public Records

Property tax history

+4.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,541 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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