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700 8th Ter
B+ Composite 79.62
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 +30.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Appreciation +5.3/10.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +0.9/10.0

$66,000

700 8th Ter · Birmingham, AL 35204
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,449 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 88 Days on market
Built 1935 7,840 sqft lot $46/sqft · 44% below area Est $117k · 44% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home with a functional kitchen, comfortable bedrooms on a single level, and a generous lot with space for outdoor activities or gardening.

Key facts

  • Functional kitchen
  • Generous lot
  • 7,840 sq ft lot

Tags

FUNCTIONAL KITCHENGENEROUS LOT

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 $66k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $457 ($5k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $66k).
  • Recommended offer: $62k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 14.6% vs local median 6.2% in Birmingham — 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 67/100 on livability (#78 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities C-, schools F, crime F.
  • Birmingham City (urban): math 4% / reading 20% proficiency, ranked #116 of 129 in AL (top 90%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 82% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: 64 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 65% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,114 units permitted in Jefferson County in 2024 (556 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 38% of the median local income ($35k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $879 of equity ($456 loan paydown + $423 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.
  • At projected returns (0.6% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $18k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 88 days — a 6% lower offer ($62k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • Current owner paid $31k; list at $66k implies a 113% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1935 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→17/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $62,040 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 88 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 1935 — 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
1.70%
Cap rate
14.61%
Cash-on-cash
29.70%
DSCR
2.32
GRM
4.9

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$116,862
List price
$66,000
Delta
-43.52%
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
704 9th Ct W 0.20mi 3/1.0 1,502 (+4%) 1mo $114,429 $76 83
882 6th St W 0.09mi 3/2.0 1,485 (+2%) 14mo $147,500 $99 76
933 6th St W 0.21mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,392 (-4%) 0mo $35,000 $25 74
867 5th Pl W 0.15mi 3/2.0 1,300 (-10%) 0mo $150,000 $115 72
1017 7th Pl W 0.32mi 3/1.5 1,353 (-7%) 4mo $147,000 $109 68
963 3rd St W 0.47mi 3/1.0 1,444 (-0%) 12mo $75,500 $52 68
622 10th St W 0.39mi 3/1.0 1,360 (-6%) 7mo $85,000 $63 66
944 4th St W 0.34mi 3/2.0 1,560 (+8%) 3mo $170,000 $109 65
628 4th Ct W 0.46mi 3/1.5 1,332 (-8%) 14mo $60,000 $45 51
327 W 11th Ct 0.61mi 3/1.0 1,288 (-11%) 6mo $44,500 $35 48
900 4th Ave W 0.58mi 3/1.5 1,232 (-15%) 7mo $115,000 $93 40
1141 Graymont Ave W 0.57mi 3/1.0 1,266 (-13%) 16mo $45,000 $36 39

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

Projected returns pro-forma

0.64% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
31.4%
Equity multiple
2.58×
Total profit
$29,210
Equity at exit
$21,307
10-year hold
IRR
34.2%
Equity multiple
5.00×
Total profit
$73,938
Equity at exit
$27,391

Cash invested: $18,480 (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 35204

Home prices YoY
0.3%
Active inventory
64
Price-to-rent
4.9×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,121 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$346
Tax from tax record
$54 /mo · $652/yr
Insurance
$28
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$235
Net cashflow
$457

Break-even live

Break-even rent $542
Max offer price $66,000
Occupancy floor 54%

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
$16,500
Closing costs
$1,980
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
905 7th St W Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1029 $1,150 $1.12 43d 1 0.10mi
915 6th St W Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1332 $1,075 $0.81 43d 1 0.16mi
854 5th St W Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1501 $1,275 $0.85 43d 1 0.21mi
757 10th Ave W Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 1136 $1,000 $0.88 43d 1 0.24mi
410 8th Ter W Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1440 $1,200 $0.83 15d 1 0.24mi
617 7th St W Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.5 1120 $1,175 $1.05 43d 1 0.28mi
827 6th Ave W Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1214 $1,075 $0.89 23d 1 0.35mi
1101 7th Ave W Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1248 $1,250 $1.00 43d 1 0.47mi
963 3rd St W Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1444 $1,295 $0.90 23d 1 0.47mi
624 4th Ct W Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.5 992 $1,250 $1.26 43d 1 0.50mi
724 4th Ct W Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1300 $930 $0.72 43d 1 0.52mi
517 11th Ct W Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 970 $795 $0.82 43d 1 0.52mi
612 12th St W Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.5 1242 $1,150 $0.93 43d 1 0.54mi
1119 Graymont Ave W Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1260 $1,073 $0.85 1d 1 0.55mi
1108 4th Ct W Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1623 $1,125 $0.69 2d 1 0.68mi
1230 4th Ter W Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1540 $1,000 $0.65 43d 1 0.75mi
413 Fulton Ave SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 940 $525 $0.56 2d 1 0.83mi
644 Alabama Ave SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1274 $1,125 $0.88 23d 1 0.87mi
608 Fulton Ave SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1271 $1,300 $1.02 43d 1 0.88mi
451 2nd St N Birmingham, AL 4.0 3.0 1400 $1,600 $1.14 43d 1 0.94mi
719 Washington Ave SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1064 $950 $0.89 11d 1 0.97mi
1642 Graymont Ave W Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1219 $1,090 $0.89 2d 1 1.03mi
1153 2nd St N Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1056 $1,150 $1.09 19d 1 1.04mi
3113 Pike Rd Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1143 $1,275 $1.12 43d 1 1.06mi
405 11th St SW Unit B Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 1065 $800 $0.75 43d 1 1.19mi
1621 2nd Ct W Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1074 $1,095 $1.02 43d 1 1.19mi
1216 4th Pl N Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1565 $1,150 $0.73 43d 1 1.22mi
2920 24th Street Ensley Unit ENSLEY Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1800 $1,050 $0.58 23d 1 1.26mi
2309 Eufaula Ave Birmingham, AL 4.0 2.0 1454 $1,395 $0.96 23d 1 1.29mi
1174 16th Avenue Thomas Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 1000 $750 $0.75 43d 1 1.29mi
2304 Eufaula Ave Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1381 $980 $0.71 43d 1 1.31mi
1220 Alabama Ave SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.5 1175 $1,350 $1.15 43d 1 1.32mi
1720 Cullman Ave Unit 2 Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1174 $899 $0.77 21d 1 1.33mi
1720 Cullman Ave Unit 3 Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1174 $950 $0.81 43d 1 1.33mi
1213 Alabama Ave SW Birmingham, AL 4.0 2.0 1616 $1,200 $0.74 43d 1 1.33mi
451 2nd Ave N Birmingham, AL 4.0 3.0 1400 $1,600 $1.14 23d 1 1.37mi
1012 Cotton Ave SW Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1232 $1,000 $0.81 43d 1 1.38mi
1217 Fulton Ave SW Birmingham, AL 4.0 2.0 1397 $1,395 $1.00 43d 1 1.39mi
1228 Fulton Ave SW Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 900 $800 $0.89 44d 1 1.39mi
2661 Bush Blvd Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1024 $1,200 $1.17 43d 1 1.45mi

Listing history 13 events

  1. 2026-06-16
    days on market $66,000 Active 88 DOM
  2. 2026-06-15
    days on market $66,000 Active 87 DOM
  3. 2026-06-13
    days on market $66,000 Active 85 DOM
  4. 2026-06-10
    days on market $66,000 Active 82 DOM
  5. 2026-06-09
    days on market $66,000 Active 81 DOM
  6. 2026-06-08
    days on market $66,000 Active 80 DOM
  7. 2026-06-07
    days on market $66,000 Active 79 DOM
  8. 2026-06-03
    days on market $66,000 Active 75 DOM
  9. 2026-06-02
    days on market $66,000 Active 74 DOM
  10. 2026-06-01
    days on market $66,000 Active 73 DOM
  11. 2026-05-31
    days on market $66,000 Active 72 DOM
  12. 2026-03-18
    listed $66,000 Active 179-char remark
    Show marketing remark (179 chars)

    Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home with a functional kitchen, comfortable bedrooms on a single level, and a generous lot with space for outdoor activities or gardening.

  13. 1988-02-02
    soldstatus $31,000

ⓘ 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
$652 · $54/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$652 · $54/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 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 17 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 · 8 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
$13,447
− Mortgage interest
−$3,697
− Property taxes
−$652
− Insurance
−$330
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,076
− Management
−$1,076
− Depreciation
−$1,920
Taxable income
$4,697
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,127
After-tax cash flow
$4,361/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
Birmingham City
NCES district ID
0100390
Math proficiency
4% ▼ -17.00%
Reading proficiency
20% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$31,988
Composite
9.49/100
National rank
#9850
State rank
#116 of 129 in AL

Livability — Birmingham

Score
67/100
State rank
#78
US rank
#10412

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Birmingham, AL
County
Jefferson County · 527,445 people
City population
210,422
Metro
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
Population (ZIP)
8,953
Household income
$35,420
Rent vs Own
53.8% rent · 46.2% own
Severe rent burden
422.0

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
Predominantly Black (86%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 86% White 7% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 2%
Foreign-born
3% · Canada
Languages at home
94% English-only · Spanish 5%

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
▲ 0.64%
Current HPI
201.0777
Rent YoY
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

+112.9% since first listed
2 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-18 Listed $66,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 1988-02-02 Sold (Public Records) $31,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+5.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $652 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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