455 Shelby St · Montevallo, AL 35115

$249,900

6 bd · 3.0 ba · 2,364 sqft · MultiFamily · 10 Days on market

Built 1964 Good condition

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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 +21.6/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +6.9/10.0
• 1% rule +5.7/10.0
• Schools +3.9/10.0
• Condition / age +3.8/5.0
• Livability +3.1/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 3 units. confirmed

Listing remarks

Triplex in the heart of Montevallo, just a short walk from shopping, dining, local amenities, and the University of Montevallo campus. This well-maintained property has been professionally managed for more than 10 years and offers an excellent investment opportunity in a growing college town. All three units are 2-bedroom, 1-bath layouts, making them highly desirable for students, professionals, and long-term tenants alike. The property features a durable brick exterior and a large storage shed for owner use. With strong rental potential and room for future income growth, this triplex would make a great addition to any investment portfolio. Live in one unit while renting the other two for a

Key facts

• Local amenities
• Large storage shed
• Built 1964

Tags

• SHORT WALK FROM SHOPPING
• LOCAL AMENITIES
• DURABLE BRICK EXTERIOR
• LARGE STORAGE SHED
• STRONG RENTAL POTENTIAL

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Property in Montevallo subdivision/minor subdivision
• Financial info: Expenses reported as $0 (per month expense term)

Exterior

• Utilities: Public water; Connected sewer; Electric water heater; Tenants pay electric and gas; owner pays water and sewer
• Home design: Brick construction; Existing building
• Construction: Brick exterior; Crawl space foundation
• Exterior features: Crawl space foundation; Not located in a flood plain

Interior

• Bedrooms: Three 2-bedroom units (each unit has 2 bedrooms)
• Flooring: Some hardwood
• Bathrooms: Each unit has 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Central heat with individual controls; Central air with individual controls; Window AC units
• Interior features: Some hardwood floors

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $250k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $380 ($5k/yr) — positive. Per door: $127/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $250k).
• Cap rate 8.1% vs local median 3.7% in Montevallo — 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 (#217 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, crime A, housing B+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, employment F.
• Shelby County (suburban): math 30% / reading 58% proficiency, ranked #16 of 129 in AL (top 12%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Montevallo Elementary School (math 29% / reading 49%, grade F, #257 of 627 statewide, top 41%, 749 students, 77% FRL); Montevallo High School (math 17% / reading 27%, grade F, #142 of 305 statewide, top 51%, 506 students, 76% FRL) — zoned schools average 77% FRL vs 26% district-wide (51 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 30% at this address vs 44% district-wide (-14 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Shelby County average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
• Market conditions: 114 active listings in the ZIP; 987 units permitted in Shelby County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Shelby County population projected at +23% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• Only 10 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 59% chance of damaging wind over 30y; moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $249,900

Questions for the listing agent

1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
3. Built in 1964 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
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 apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.07% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.12%
• Cash-on-cash: 6.52%
• DSCR: 1.29
• GRM: 7.8

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -6.3%
• Equity multiple: 0.77×
• Total profit: $-16,257
• Equity at exit: $37,261

10-year hold

• IRR: 3.4%
• Equity multiple: 1.25×
• Total profit: $17,166
• Equity at exit: $21,607

Cash invested: $69,972 (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 →

ZIP-level market 35115

• Home prices YoY: -19.3%
• Active inventory: 114
• Price-to-rent: 23.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,667 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,311
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$312 /mo · $3,748/yr
• Insurance: −$104
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$560
• Net cashflow: $380

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,186

Max offer price $249,900

Occupancy floor 81%

3-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 3× units	2	1	$2,667
Total (3 units)			$2,667

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: $62,475
• Closing costs: $7,497
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 3 events

1. 2026-06-01
   status $249,900 Pending 10 DOM
2. 2026-05-31
   days on market $249,900 Active 10 DOM
3. 2026-05-21
   listed $249,900 Active

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 5/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 59% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $32,004
• − Mortgage interest: −$13,998
• − Property taxes: −$3,748
• − Insurance: −$1,250
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,560
• − Management: −$2,560
• − Depreciation: −$7,270
• Taxable income: $617
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$148
• After-tax cash flow: $4,411/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 · 2 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This well-maintained triplex in Montevallo is ready for immediate rental and can benefit from minor cosmetic updates to enhance its curb appeal and value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances curb appeal and can attract more tenants
• Both Painting exterior and interior — Fresh paint can improve the home's appearance and value
• Rental HVAC maintenance and tune-up — Ensures the HVAC system is running efficiently and can attract tenants
• Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances curb appeal and can attract more tenants

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances curb appeal and can attract more tenants ↑
• Both Painting exterior and interior — Fresh paint can improve the home's appearance and value ↑
• Rental HVAC maintenance and tune-up — Ensures the HVAC system is running efficiently and can attract tenants ↑
• Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances curb appeal and can attract more tenants ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Shelby County
• NCES district ID: 0103030
• Math proficiency: 30% ▼ -28.00%
• Reading proficiency: 58% ▲ 2.00%
• Median HH income: $66,672
• Composite: 39.29/100
• National rank: #3995
• State rank: #16 of 129 in AL

Livability — Montevallo

• Score: 62/100
• State rank: #217
• US rank: #16530

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Montevallo, AL
• Population (ZIP): 16,911

Population outlook (Shelby County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 237,024 people
• By 2030: 249,868 · +5.4%
• By 2040: 272,778 · +15.1%
• By 2050: 291,062 · +22.8%
• By 2075: 326,049 · +37.6%
• By 2100: 335,870 · +41.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.58)
• Race & ethnicity: White 59% Hispanic / Latino 21% Black 15% Two or more races 6%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 19%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 2% Iranian 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 11% · Canada, China, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 78% English-only · Spanish 21% Chinese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Shelby

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+40.9) · D 29.0% · R 69.9% · Other 1.1%
• 2008→2024 swing: +12.6pp toward D · 2008: -53.4pp · 2024: -40.9pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+40.9 2020: R+40.4 2016: R+50.3 2012: R+55.6 2008: R+53.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -49.55%
• Current HPI: 207.2205
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.94%
• F500 in state: 4

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	1	$8B
▸Healthcare	1	$5B

Price history

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• 2026-05-21 Listed $249,900 Greater Alabama MLS