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101 E Woodland Dr
D+ Composite 49.97
Why this score? — see what drove the D+ 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 +15.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +5.0/10.0
  • DSCR +5.0/10.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.7/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$17,999

101 E Woodland Dr · Montgomery, AL 36105
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,282 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 310 Days on market
Built 1945 0.26 ac lot $14/sqft · 33% below area Est $27k · 33% under ↓ 22% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

Investor Special – Prime Location Near South Blvd! Just one minute from South Blvd, this fixer-upper is a rare opportunity for investors with vision. Perfect for flippers or seasoned renovators who aren’t afraid of a full rebuild, this property offers tremendous potential. With nearby homes commanding strong market values, the return on investment here could be exceptional. Whether you plan to restore its charm or reimagine the space entirely, the unbeatable location and surrounding growth make this a smart buy for those ready to turn potential into profit. Call your favorite agent for your private tour. SOLD AS IS!!!!!!!!

Key facts

  • Surrounding growth
  • Fixer-upper
  • 0.26 acre lot

Tags

PRIME LOCATION NEAR SOUTH BLVDFIXER-UPPERSURROUNDING GROWTH

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 $18k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $408 ($5k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $18k).
  • Recommended offer: $16k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 61.9% vs local median 6.0% in Montgomery — 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 65/100 on livability (#138 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools C-, employment D, crime F.
  • Montgomery County (urban): math 9% / reading 31% proficiency, ranked #106 of 129 in AL (top 82%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 70% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: 79 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 460 units permitted in Montgomery County in 2024 (37 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 35% of the median local income ($41k/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 $124 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $540 of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Montgomery County population projected to shrink 8% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $5k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 310 days — a 12% lower offer ($16k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $5k (22%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $427/mo; built in 1945 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); severe wind risk, 80% 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 $15,839 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 310 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 1945 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  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. 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?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
6.67%
Cap rate
61.94%
Cash-on-cash
198.74%
DSCR
9.84
GRM
1.2

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$26,954
List price
$17,999
Delta
-33.22%
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
238 Burgwyn Rd 0.39mi 3/1.0 1,270 (-1%) 9mo $84,000 $66 73
76 W Clover Ln 0.22mi 3/1.0 1,118 (-13%) 2mo $21,000 $19 66
3594 S Perry St 0.55mi 3/2.0 1,265 (-1%) 8mo $40,000 $32 61
39 W Fleming Rd 0.53mi 3/1.0 1,349 (+5%) 9mo $40,000 $30 59
3617 Wilmington Rd 0.61mi 3/1.0 1,233 (-4%) 11mo $10,000 $8 56
3639 Norman Bridge Rd 0.60mi 3/1.0 1,349 (+5%) 8mo $62,500 $46 56
4204 Rosa L Parks Ave 0.57mi 3/1.0 1,158 (-10%) 2mo $22,500 $19 55
21 W Fleming Rd 0.52mi 3/1.0 1,130 (-12%) 9mo $110,000 $97 49
620 Clover Hill Dr 0.69mi 3/1.0 1,376 (+7%) 10mo $15,000 $11 48
160 Beckview Dr 0.47mi 3/2.0 1,092 (-15%) 5mo $52,000 $48 45
4709 S Court St 0.57mi 3/1.5 1,100 (-14%) 10mo $55,000 $50 39
3726 Stanley Dr 0.72mi 3/2.0 1,443 (+13%) 11mo $61,000 $42 32

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
98.6%
Equity multiple
5.63×
Total profit
$23,350
Equity at exit
$2,684
10-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
11.90×
Total profit
$54,916
Equity at exit
$1,556

Cash invested: $5,040 (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 36105

Home prices YoY
-32.6%
Active inventory
79
Price-to-rent
1.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,201 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$94
Tax from tax record
$12 /mo · $142/yr
Insurance
$7
Flood insurance flood zone
−$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$252
Net cashflow
$408

Break-even live

Break-even rent $684
Max offer price $17,999
Occupancy floor 61%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $418 -5% $413 +0% $408 +5% $403 +10% $398
Rent -10% $313 -5% $361 +0% $408 +5% $456 +10% $503
Rate -1.0pp $417 -0.5pp $413 base $408 +0.5pp $403 +1.0pp $399

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
$4,500
Closing costs
$540
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
4148 Edgar D Nixon Ave Montgomery, AL 4.0 1.0 1208 $1,200 $0.99 44d 1 0.34mi
370 Collinwood Ave Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1080 $1,000 $0.93 22d 1 0.49mi
548 Winston Dr Montgomery, AL 2.0 2.5 1396 $1,000 $0.72 44d 1 0.51mi
253 John Morris Ave Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 912 $950 $1.04 22d 1 0.52mi
3608 Wilmington Rd Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1160 $950 $0.82 44d 1 0.59mi
3544 Southmont Dr Montgomery, AL 4.0 1.5 1774 $1,300 $0.73 22d 1 0.64mi
3751 Wesley Dr Apt A Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1034 $550 $0.53 44d 1 0.65mi
3735 Wesley Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,200 $1.20 22d 1 0.69mi
3733 Wesley Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,200 $1.20 22d 1 0.69mi
3723 Wesley Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,200 $1.20 22d 1 0.70mi
3709 Wesley Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,200 $1.20 22d 1 0.71mi
3737 Wesley Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1050 $1,280 $1.22 44d 1 0.72mi
3701 Wesley Dr Unit 3723 Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,200 $1.20 22d 1 0.73mi
3701 Wesley Dr Unit 3737 Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1050 $1,280 $1.22 44d 1 0.73mi
3701 Wesley Dr Unit 3733 Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,280 $1.28 44d 1 0.73mi
3720 Stanley Dr Montgomery, AL 4.0 2.0 1719 $1,650 $0.96 22d 1 0.75mi
4037 Oak St Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1314 $1,450 $1.10 44d 1 0.79mi
3735 Bridlewood Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1386 $895 $0.65 44d 1 0.82mi
3515 Norman Bridge Rd Unit A Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1150 $1,150 $1.00 44d 1 0.82mi
3708 Princeton Rd Montgomery, AL 2.0 2.0 1749 $900 $0.51 22d 1 0.82mi
3649 Princeton Rd Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1266 $1,200 $0.95 22d 1 0.86mi
763 Belvedere Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1044 $1,000 $0.96 44d 1 0.86mi
3616 Gaston Ave Montgomery, AL 4.0 2.0 1629 $1,300 $0.80 44d 1 0.97mi
3445 Le Bron Rd Montgomery, AL 4.0 1.0 1100 $1,050 $0.95 22d 1 1.04mi
3577 Whiting Ave Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1269 $1,150 $0.91 44d 1 1.04mi
4342 Sunshine Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1323 $1,250 $0.94 14d 1 1.08mi
3338 S Hull St Montgomery, AL 2.0 2.0 1311 $1,150 $0.88 22d 1 1.14mi
1067 Roslyn Dr Montgomery, AL 4.0 2.0 1760 $1,125 $0.64 22d 1 1.18mi
3357 Lexington Rd Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1200 $1,175 $0.98 14d 1 1.19mi
1114 Druid Hills Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1192 $1,250 $1.05 22d 1 1.20mi
718 W Edgemont Ave Unit A Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 875 $875 $1.00 44d 1 1.23mi
718 W Edgemont Ave Unit B Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 875 $800 $0.91 22d 1 1.23mi
3369 Montezuma Rd Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1281 $1,150 $0.90 44d 1 1.26mi
3235 Norman Bridge Rd Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1873 $900 $0.48 44d 1 1.30mi
1219 Biscayne Dr Montgomery, AL 4.0 1.5 1228 $1,295 $1.05 22d 1 1.34mi
139 Mount Vernon Dr Unit A Montgomery, AL 4.0 2.5 1700 $1,000 $0.59 44d 1 1.36mi
3256 Montezuma Rd Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1515 $1,450 $0.96 44d 1 1.40mi
3356 Audubon Rd Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.5 1340 $950 $0.71 44d 1 1.40mi
1355 Buckingham Dr Montgomery, AL 4.0 2.0 1620 $1,650 $1.02 14d 1 1.43mi
105 Arlington Rd Unit B Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1100 $925 $0.84 44d 1 1.43mi

Listing history 19 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $17,999 Active 310 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $17,999 Active 309 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $17,999 Active 308 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $17,999 Active 307 DOM
  5. 2026-06-14
    days on market $17,999 Active 305 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $17,999 Active 304 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $17,999 Active 302 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $17,999 Active 301 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $17,999 Active 300 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $17,999 Active 299 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $17,999 Active 295 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $17,999 Active 294 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $17,999 Active 293 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $17,999 Active 292 DOM
  15. 2026-05-30
    days on market $17,999 Active 291 DOM
  16. 2026-02-19
    status Active 645-char remark
    Show marketing remark (645 chars)

    Investor Special – Prime Location Near South Blvd! Just one minute from South Blvd, this fixer-upper is a rare opportunity for investors with vision. Perfect for flippers or seasoned renovators who aren’t afraid of a full rebuild, this property offers tremendous potential. With nearby homes commanding strong market values, the return on investment here could be exceptional. Whether you plan to restore its charm or reimagine the space entirely, the unbeatable location and surrounding growth make this a smart buy for those ready to turn potential into profit. Call your favorite agent for your private tour. SOLD AS IS!!!!!!!!

  17. 2026-01-18
    historical Contingent 645-char remark
    Show marketing remark (645 chars)

    Investor Special – Prime Location Near South Blvd! Just one minute from South Blvd, this fixer-upper is a rare opportunity for investors with vision. Perfect for flippers or seasoned renovators who aren’t afraid of a full rebuild, this property offers tremendous potential. With nearby homes commanding strong market values, the return on investment here could be exceptional. Whether you plan to restore its charm or reimagine the space entirely, the unbeatable location and surrounding growth make this a smart buy for those ready to turn potential into profit. Call your favorite agent for your private tour. SOLD AS IS!!!!!!!!

  18. 2025-12-14
    price $17,999 645-char remark
    Show marketing remark (645 chars)

    Investor Special – Prime Location Near South Blvd! Just one minute from South Blvd, this fixer-upper is a rare opportunity for investors with vision. Perfect for flippers or seasoned renovators who aren’t afraid of a full rebuild, this property offers tremendous potential. With nearby homes commanding strong market values, the return on investment here could be exceptional. Whether you plan to restore its charm or reimagine the space entirely, the unbeatable location and surrounding growth make this a smart buy for those ready to turn potential into profit. Call your favorite agent for your private tour. SOLD AS IS!!!!!!!!

  19. 2025-08-12
    listed $23,000 Active 645-char remark
    Show marketing remark (645 chars)

    Investor Special – Prime Location Near South Blvd! Just one minute from South Blvd, this fixer-upper is a rare opportunity for investors with vision. Perfect for flippers or seasoned renovators who aren’t afraid of a full rebuild, this property offers tremendous potential. With nearby homes commanding strong market values, the return on investment here could be exceptional. Whether you plan to restore its charm or reimagine the space entirely, the unbeatable location and surrounding growth make this a smart buy for those ready to turn potential into profit. Call your favorite agent for your private tour. SOLD AS IS!!!!!!!!

ⓘ 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
$142 · $12/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$142 · $12/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 3/10 Moderate FEMA zone AE · 10% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 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
$14,406
− Mortgage interest
−$1,008
− Property taxes
−$142
− Insurance
−$5,208
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,152
− Management
−$1,152
− Depreciation
−$524
Taxable income
$5,219
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,252
After-tax cash flow
$3,645/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
Montgomery County
NCES district ID
0102430
Math proficiency
9% ▼ -21.00%
Reading proficiency
31% ▼ -1.00%
Median HH income
$43,902
Composite
17.24/100
National rank
#9093
State rank
#106 of 129 in AL

Livability — Montgomery

Score
65/100
State rank
#138
US rank
#13416

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Montgomery, AL
County
Montgomery County · 190,016 people
City population
175,913
Metro
Montgomery, AL
Population (ZIP)
9,207
Household income
$41,486
Rent vs Own
39.9% rent · 60.1% own
Severe rent burden
679.0

Population outlook (Montgomery County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
224,008 people
By 2030
221,460 · -1.1%
By 2040
214,179 · -4.4%
By 2050
204,912 · -8.5%
By 2075
177,821 · -20.6%
By 2100
145,134 · -35.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (83%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 83% White 12% Hispanic / Latino 4% Two or more races 3%
Common ancestry
Italian 1%
Foreign-born
3% · Canada, South Korea
Languages at home
95% English-only · Spanish 4%

Political lean MEDSL · Montgomery

2024 margin
Solid D (+30.7) · D 64.8% · R 34.1% · Other 1.1%
2008→2024 swing
+11.5pp toward D · 2008: 19.2pp · 2024: 30.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+30.7 2020: D+31.5 2016: D+26.2 2012: D+24.3 2008: D+19.2

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -31.17%
Current HPI
64.4673
Rent YoY
Metro
Montgomery, AL
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.94%
F500 in state
4

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-21.7% since first listed
4 events — show timeline
  • 2026-02-19 Relisted MAAR
  • 2026-01-18 Contingent MAAR
  • 2025-12-14 Price Changed $17,999 MAAR
  • 2025-08-12 Listed $23,000 MAAR

Property tax history

+1.1%/yr

Latest (2021): $142 · +7.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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