6667 Spring St · Trussville, AL 35173

$385,000

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,659 sqft · SingleFamily · 7 Days on market

Built 2026 Good condition 2,308 sqft lot Garage $232/sqft · at area comps Est $401k · at est. $95/mo HOA · 4% of rent

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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 +9.3/15.0
• Schools +6.0/10.0
• Cash flow +5.2/30.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• 1% rule +1.2/10.0
• DSCR +0.0/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience in Trussville Springs. This newest offering of thoughtfully designed cottage-style homes is beautifully situated along the scenic Cahaba River, creating a peaceful and picturesque setting. Residents enjoy exceptional community amenities, including a sparkling pool, fenced playground, residents-only walking trail, and a community storm shelter for added peace of mind. Ideally located just off Gadsden Hwy (Hwy 11), this inviting neighborhood offers a private retreat while remaining only minutes from sought-after schools, shopping, dining, and convenient access to I-59, I-459, and I-20.

Key facts

• Scenic cahaba river
• Fenced playground
• Private retreat

Tags

• SCENIC CAHABA RIVER
• FENCED PLAYGROUND
• RESIDENTS ONLY WALKING TRAIL
• COMMUNITY STORM SHELTER
• PRIVATE RETREAT
• RELAXED RIVERFRONT LIVING

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $385k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-871 ($-10k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $259k (32.8% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $239k (38.0% below list).
• Recommended offer: $239k (38.0% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 79/100 on livability (#7 in AL, #2,110 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, housing A+, crime B+; Watch: commute F.
• Trussville City (suburban): math 49% / reading 74% proficiency, ranked #5 of 129 in AL (top 4%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 7% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
• Zoned schools: Paine Elementary School (math 68% / reading 82%, grade A, #14 of 627 statewide, top 2%, 1,350 students, 16% FRL); Hewitttrussville Middle School (math 33% / reading 75%, grade B-, #20 of 257 statewide, top 8%, 1,202 students, 16% FRL); Hewitttrussville High School (math 50% / reading 50%, grade D+, #15 of 305 statewide, top 5%, 1,573 students, 15% FRL).
• Market conditions: 501 active listings in the ZIP; 19 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 38d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 53% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 2,114 units permitted in Jefferson County in 2024 (556 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $12k 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

• Only 7 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk; 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 $238,511 (38.0% 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. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
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: 3.58%
• Cash-on-cash: -9.70%
• DSCR: 0.57
• GRM: 13.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $401,330
• List price: $385,000
• Delta: -4.07%
• 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
6655 Spring St	0.00mi	3/2.5	1,659 (0%)	4mo	$355,015	$214	96
6459 Spring St	0.18mi	3/2.5	1,645 (-1%)	9mo	$399,000	$243	83
6651 Spring St	0.00mi	3/3.5	1,763 (+6%)	6mo	$417,879	$237	81
6508 Spring St	0.14mi	3/2.0	1,885 (+14%)	1mo	$405,000	$215	68
706 Sage Cir	0.34mi	3/2.0	1,690 (+2%)	14mo	$255,000	$151	68
318 Cherokee Dr	0.36mi	4/3.0 (+1)	1,805 (+9%)	2mo	$325,000	$180	60
4304 Cahaba Bnd	0.12mi	3/2.0	1,876 (+13%)	15mo	$385,000	$205	58
4472 Parkwood Cir	0.62mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,657 (-0%)	9mo	$282,000	$170	56
4461 Parkwood Cir	0.62mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,581 (-5%)	5mo	$335,000	$212	52
643 E Oak Dr E	0.64mi	4/2.5 (+1)	1,822 (+10%)	6mo	$415,000	$228	44
621 Oak Dr	0.74mi	3/2.0	1,833 (+10%)	4mo	$335,000	$183	43
141 Vann Cir	0.71mi	3/1.5	1,430 (-14%)	8mo	$295,000	$206	33

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

5-year hold

• IRR: -33.6%
• Equity multiple: -0.09×
• Total profit: $-117,793
• Equity at exit: $57,405

10-year hold

• IRR: -41.4%
• Equity multiple: -0.61×
• Total profit: $-173,654
• Equity at exit: $33,288

Cash invested: $107,800 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

Balanced market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

• For sale now: 12 active · 16 under contract
• Months of supply: 6.0 mo (17%/mo absorbed)
• Median asking: $392,250 ($219/sqft)
• Median days on market: 89 d
• This list price: 42% of active listings are priced below it
• ARV vs active asking: +10.6% above current asking $/sqft

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

ZIP-level market 35173

• Home prices YoY: -33.4%
• Active inventory: 501
• Price-to-rent: 13.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,385 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,019
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$481 /mo · $5,775/yr
• Insurance: −$160
• HOA: −$95
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$501
• Net cashflow: $-871

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,488

Max offer price $258,905

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-605	-5% $-738	+0% $-871	+5% $-1,004	+10% $-1,137
Rent	-10% $-1,060	-5% $-966	+0% $-871	+5% $-777	+10% $-683
Rate	-1.0pp $-678	-0.5pp $-773	base $-871	+0.5pp $-971	+1.0pp $-1,073

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: $96,250
• Closing costs: $11,550
• Club membership (one-time): —
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 19 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
6555 Spring St Trussville, AL	3.0	2.0	2000	$2,750	$1.38	10d	1	0.06mi
103 Elm Cir Trussville, AL	3.0	2.0	1520	$1,880	$1.24	29d	1	0.52mi
211 Winterberry Ln Trussville, AL	3.0	2.0	1411	$1,850	$1.31	130d	1	0.53mi
4522 Rock Creek Cir Trussville, AL	3.0	2.0	1385	$1,635	$1.18	40d	1	0.98mi
165 Morrow Ave Unit 201 Trussville, AL	2.0	2.0	1870	$3,500	$1.87	10d	1	0.99mi
6436 S Chalkville Rd Trussville, AL	3.0	2.0	1420	$1,920	$1.35	21d	1	1.02mi
6436 S Chalkville Rd Trussville, AL	3.0	2.0	1420	$1,920	$1.35	10d	1	1.02mi
160 Morrow Ave Unit 204 Trussville, AL	3.0	2.0	1836	$2,850	$1.55	184d	1	1.02mi
160 Morrow Ave Unit 208 Trussville, AL	2.0	2.0	1450	$2,650	$1.83	184d	1	1.02mi
6735 Roper Rd Trussville, AL	3.0	2.0	1625	$2,400	$1.48	184d	1	1.04mi
168 Charleston Way Trussville, AL	3.0	2.0	1597	$1,600	$1.00	37d	1	1.17mi
168 Charleston Way Trussville, AL	3.0	2.0	1597	$1,600	$1.00	10d	1	1.17mi
408 Rockridge Ave Trussville, AL	2.0	1.0	1226	$1,895	$1.55	10d	1	1.19mi
125 Charleston Way Trussville, AL	3.0	3.0	2181	$2,106	$0.97	155d	1	1.22mi
6232 Halcyon Ter Trussville, AL	3.0	2.5	1818	$2,700	$1.49	1d	1	1.42mi
6232 Halcyon Ter Trussville, AL	3.0	2.5	1818	$2,700	$1.49	157d	1	1.42mi
3509 Halcyon Way Trussville, AL	3.0	2.0	1412	$2,595	$1.84	10d	1	1.43mi
3129 Cedarbrook Ln Trussville, AL	3.0	2.0	1231	$1,766	$1.43	155d	1	1.47mi
5938 Limestone Ln Trussville, AL	3.0	2.0	2130	$2,506	$1.18	143d	1	1.48mi

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: Annual association fee includes common-area maintenanceCommunity pool with in-ground swimming and perimeter fencingCommunity BBQ area, playground, river, sidewalks, and walking paths

Exterior

• Parking: Rear-entry garage with 1 spaceOn-street parking
• Utilities: Underground utilitiesInternet service availablePublic waterConnected sewerTankless water heater
• Construction: Proposed constructionHardiplank sidingSlab foundation
• Exterior features: PorchLake and water view

Interior

• Kitchen: Stone countertopsBuilt-in dishwasherBuilt-in microwaveGas oven
• Bedrooms: Bedrooms on the second level
• Flooring: CarpetVinyl
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Gas heatingCentral cooling
• Interior features: 9-foot-plus smooth ceilingsPull-down attic access
• Laundry & utility: Upper-level laundry closetWasher hookupElectric dryer hookup

HOA detail $95/mo · $1,140/yr

• Likely covers: pool

Listing history 50 events

1. 2026-11-08
   days on market $385,000 Active 7 DOM
2. 2026-11-07
   days on market $385,000 Active 6 DOM
3. 2026-11-06
   days on market $385,000 Active 5 DOM
4. 2026-11-05
   days on market $385,000 Active 4 DOM
5. 2026-11-04
   days on market $385,000 Active 3 DOM
6. 2026-11-02
   days on marketlisting id $385,000 Active 1 DOM
7. 2026-10-29
   days on market $385,000 Active 45 DOM
8. 2026-10-28
   days on market $385,000 Active 44 DOM
9. 2026-10-27
   days on market $385,000 Active 43 DOM
10. 2026-10-26
    days on market $385,000 Active 42 DOM
11. 2026-10-26
    days on market $385,000 Active 41 DOM
12. 2026-10-24
    days on market $385,000 Active 40 DOM
13. 2026-10-23
    days on market $385,000 Active 39 DOM
14. 2026-10-22
    days on market $385,000 Active 38 DOM
15. 2026-10-21
    days on market $385,000 Active 37 DOM
16. 2026-10-21
    price $385,000 Active 36 DOM
17. 2026-10-20
    days on market $359,000 Active 36 DOM
18. 2026-10-19
    days on market $359,000 Active 35 DOM
19. 2026-10-18
    days on market $359,000 Active 34 DOM
20. 2026-10-17
    days on market $359,000 Active 33 DOM
21. 2026-10-16
    days on market $359,000 Active 32 DOM
22. 2026-10-15
    days on market $359,000 Active 31 DOM
23. 2026-10-14
    days on market $359,000 Active 30 DOM
24. 2026-10-13
    days on market $359,000 Active 29 DOM
25. 2026-10-12
    days on market $359,000 Active 28 DOM
26. 2026-10-11
    days on market $359,000 Active 27 DOM
27. 2026-10-10
    days on market $359,000 Active 26 DOM
28. 2026-10-09
    days on market $359,000 Active 25 DOM
29. 2026-10-08
    days on market $359,000 Active 24 DOM
30. 2026-10-07
    days on market $359,000 Active 23 DOM
31. 2026-10-06
    days on market $359,000 Active 22 DOM
32. 2026-10-05
    days on market $359,000 Active 21 DOM
33. 2026-10-04
    days on market $359,000 Active 20 DOM
34. 2026-10-04
    days on market $359,000 Active 19 DOM
35. 2026-10-02
    days on market $359,000 Active 18 DOM
36. 2026-10-01
    days on market $359,000 Active 17 DOM
37. 2026-09-30
    days on market $359,000 Active 16 DOM
38. 2026-09-29
    days on market $359,000 Active 15 DOM
39. 2026-09-28
    days on market $359,000 Active 14 DOM
40. 2026-09-27
    days on market $359,000 Active 13 DOM
41. 2026-09-25
    days on market $359,000 Active 11 DOM
42. 2026-09-24
    days on market $359,000 Active 10 DOM
43. 2026-09-23
    days on market $359,000 Active 9 DOM
44. 2026-09-22
    days on market $359,000 Active 8 DOM
45. 2026-09-21
    pricedays on market $359,000 Active 7 DOM
46. 2026-09-20
    days on market $349,000 Active 6 DOM
47. 2026-09-19
    days on market $349,000 Active 5 DOM
48. 2026-09-18
    days on market $349,000 Active 4 DOM
49. 2026-09-17
    days on market $349,000 Active 3 DOM
50. 2026-09-16
    days on market $349,000 Active 2 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 5/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 26% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 6 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $28,621
• − Mortgage interest: −$21,566
• − Property taxes: −$5,775
• − Insurance: −$1,925
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,290
• − Management: −$2,290
• − HOA: −$1,140
• − Depreciation: −$11,200
• Taxable loss: −$17,564
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$4,215
• After-tax cash flow: $-6,242/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 · 9 photos

Good 80/100 None rehab

This single-family home in Trussville Springs is in good condition with no visible repairs needed. It offers a peaceful setting with community amenities and is conveniently located near schools, shopping, and highways. Consider painting and landscaping improvements to further enhance its value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting exterior and interior — Enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value ↑
• Both New roof (if needed) — Extends lifespan and enhances curb appeal ↑
• Both New HVAC system — Improves comfort and energy efficiency ↑

D Composite school gradezoned avg 60/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Paine Elementary School A AL #14/627 Nat'l #2,065/41,679 Middle Hewitttrussville Middle School B- AL #20/257 Nat'l #2,699/14,009 High Hewitttrussville High School D+ AL #15/305 Nat'l #5,448/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Trussville City
• NCES district ID: 0100013
• Math proficiency: 49% ▼ -27.00%
• Reading proficiency: 74% ▲ 3.00%
• Median HH income: $83,473
• Composite: 55.42/100
• National rank: #1250
• State rank: #5 of 129 in AL

B Composite livability gradescore 79/100

Livability — Trussville

• Score: 79/100
• State rank: #7
• US rank: #2110

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Trussville, AL
• County: Jefferson · 669,185 people
• City population: 51,725
• Metro: Birmingham, AL
• Population (ZIP): 32,125
• Household income: $113,028
• Rent vs Own: 10.6% rent · 89.4% own
• Severe rent burden: 16% of renters

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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%

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Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (82%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 82% Black 10% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 4%
• Languages at home: 95% English-only · Spanish 3%

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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: ▼ -104.75%
• Current HPI: 208.5715
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• 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

• HOA & community: Annual association fee includes common-area maintenanceCommunity pool with in-ground swimming and perimeter fencingCommunity BBQ area, playground, river, sidewalks, and walking paths

Exterior

• Parking: Rear-entry garage with 1 spaceOn-street parking
• Utilities: Underground utilitiesInternet service availablePublic waterConnected sewerTankless water heater
• Construction: Proposed constructionHardiplank sidingSlab foundation
• Exterior features: PorchLake and water view

Interior

• Kitchen: Stone countertopsBuilt-in dishwasherBuilt-in microwaveGas oven
• Bedrooms: Bedrooms on the second level
• Flooring: CarpetVinyl
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Gas heatingCentral cooling
• Interior features: 9-foot-plus smooth ceilingsPull-down attic access
• Laundry & utility: Upper-level laundry closetWasher hookupElectric dryer hookup

Price history

+4.3% since first listed

9 events — show timeline

• 2026-11-01 Listed $385,000 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2026-10-21 Price Changed $385,000 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2026-09-22 Price Changed $359,000 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2026-05-02 Price Changed $351,000 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2026-03-22 Price Changed $375,000 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2026-01-04 Price Changed $374,000 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2025-12-02 Price Changed $372,000 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2025-11-01 Price Changed $371,000 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2025-09-30 Price Changed $369,000 Greater Alabama MLS