108 Sewell St · Selma, AL 36701

$54,500

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 720 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 558 Days on market

Built 1953 10,454 sqft lot $76/sqft · 9% above area Est $55k · at est. ↓ 27% since listing

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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
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.8/15.0
• Livability +2.8/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +0.9/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Little gem on a large city lot. Come take a look at this one! Original hardwood under the carpet and flooring. Super cute front porch and covered back porch. Never worry about wood rot on the windows, they are newly installed by Window World and have a lifetime warranty. The water heater is new. The entire interior has been freshly painted. This home is just right for those wanting to have a smaller home. This one is for you! Call me or your favorite agent and come see this one!

Key facts

• 0.24 acre lot
• Parking
• Built 1953

Tags

• THE WATER HEATER IS NEW

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $54k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $328 ($4k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($893 rent vs $54k).
• Recommended offer: $48k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 13.5% vs local median 7.5% in Selma — 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 56/100 on livability (#407 in AL) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing B; Watch: schools F, crime F, amenities F.
• Selma City (town): math 2% / reading 23% proficiency, ranked #118 of 129 in AL (top 92%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 84% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 104 active listings in the ZIP; 7 units permitted in Dallas County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $377 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Dallas County population projected at -36% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $15k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 558 days — a 12% lower offer ($48k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts since 2y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $20k (27%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1953 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 80% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $47,960 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 558 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 1953 — 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: 1.64% ✓
• Cap rate: 13.52%
• Cash-on-cash: 25.83%
• DSCR: 2.15
• GRM: 5.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $54,814
• List price: $54,500
• Delta: -0.57%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 2 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold

• IRR: 19.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.79×
• Total profit: $12,101
• Equity at exit: $8,126

10-year hold

• IRR: 27.8%
• Equity multiple: 3.46×
• Total profit: $37,528
• Equity at exit: $4,712

Cash invested: $15,260 (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 36701

• Home prices YoY: -6.3%
• Active inventory: 104
• Price-to-rent: 5.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $893 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$286
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$68 /mo · $818/yr
• Insurance: −$23
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$187
• Net cashflow: $328

Break-even live

Break-even rent $477

Max offer price $54,500

Occupancy floor 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: $13,625
• Closing costs: $1,635
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 23 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $54,500 Active 558 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $54,500 Active 557 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $54,500 Active 556 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $54,500 Active 555 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $54,500 Active 554 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $54,500 Active 552 DOM
7. 2026-06-12
   days on market $54,500 Active 551 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $54,500 Active 548 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $54,500 Active 547 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $54,500 Active 546 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $54,500 Active 545 DOM
12. 2026-06-04
    days on market $54,500 Active 542 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $54,500 Active 541 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $54,500 Active 540 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $54,500 Active 539 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $54,500 Active 538 DOM
17. 2025-12-08
    status Active 485-char remark

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    Little gem on a large city lot. Come take a look at this one! Original hardwood under the carpet and flooring. Super cute front porch and covered back porch. Never worry about wood rot on the windows, they are newly installed by Window World and have a lifetime warranty. The water heater is new. The entire interior has been freshly painted. This home is just right for those wanting to have a smaller home. This one is for you! Call me or your favorite agent and come see this one!

18. 2025-05-15
    price $54,500 485-char remark

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    Little gem on a large city lot. Come take a look at this one! Original hardwood under the carpet and flooring. Super cute front porch and covered back porch. Never worry about wood rot on the windows, they are newly installed by Window World and have a lifetime warranty. The water heater is new. The entire interior has been freshly painted. This home is just right for those wanting to have a smaller home. This one is for you! Call me or your favorite agent and come see this one!

19. 2025-03-25
    status Active 485-char remark

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    Little gem on a large city lot. Come take a look at this one! Original hardwood under the carpet and flooring. Super cute front porch and covered back porch. Never worry about wood rot on the windows, they are newly installed by Window World and have a lifetime warranty. The water heater is new. The entire interior has been freshly painted. This home is just right for those wanting to have a smaller home. This one is for you! Call me or your favorite agent and come see this one!

20. 2025-03-20
    historical Contingent 485-char remark

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    Little gem on a large city lot. Come take a look at this one! Original hardwood under the carpet and flooring. Super cute front porch and covered back porch. Never worry about wood rot on the windows, they are newly installed by Window World and have a lifetime warranty. The water heater is new. The entire interior has been freshly painted. This home is just right for those wanting to have a smaller home. This one is for you! Call me or your favorite agent and come see this one!

21. 2025-03-18
    price $64,500 485-char remark

    Show marketing remark (485 chars)

    Little gem on a large city lot. Come take a look at this one! Original hardwood under the carpet and flooring. Super cute front porch and covered back porch. Never worry about wood rot on the windows, they are newly installed by Window World and have a lifetime warranty. The water heater is new. The entire interior has been freshly painted. This home is just right for those wanting to have a smaller home. This one is for you! Call me or your favorite agent and come see this one!

22. 2025-02-14
    price $69,900 485-char remark

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    Little gem on a large city lot. Come take a look at this one! Original hardwood under the carpet and flooring. Super cute front porch and covered back porch. Never worry about wood rot on the windows, they are newly installed by Window World and have a lifetime warranty. The water heater is new. The entire interior has been freshly painted. This home is just right for those wanting to have a smaller home. This one is for you! Call me or your favorite agent and come see this one!

23. 2024-12-04
    listed $75,000 Active 485-char remark

    Show marketing remark (485 chars)

    Little gem on a large city lot. Come take a look at this one! Original hardwood under the carpet and flooring. Super cute front porch and covered back porch. Never worry about wood rot on the windows, they are newly installed by Window World and have a lifetime warranty. The water heater is new. The entire interior has been freshly painted. This home is just right for those wanting to have a smaller home. This one is for you! Call me or your favorite agent and come see this one!

ⓘ 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 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $10,710
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,053
• − Property taxes: −$818
• − Insurance: −$272
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$857
• − Management: −$857
• − Depreciation: −$1,585
• Taxable income: $3,268
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$784
• After-tax cash flow: $3,157/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: Selma City
• NCES district ID: 0102970
• Math proficiency: 2% ▼ -24.00%
• Reading proficiency: 23% ▼ -2.00%
• Median HH income: $23,380
• Composite: 9.07/100
• National rank: #9870
• State rank: #118 of 129 in AL

Livability — Selma

• Score: 56/100
• State rank: #407
• US rank: #22550

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Selma, AL
• Population (ZIP): 22,358

Population outlook (Dallas County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 35,464 people
• By 2030: 32,631 · -8.0%
• By 2040: 27,246 · -23.2%
• By 2050: 22,691 · -36.0%
• By 2075: 14,867 · -58.1%
• By 2100: 10,285 · -71.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (69%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 69% White 28% Hispanic / Latino 2%
• Common ancestry: Serbian 1% Lithuanian 1% Slovak 1%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada
• Languages at home: 98% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Dallas

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+32.5) · D 65.9% · R 33.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -2.0pp toward R · 2008: 34.5pp · 2024: 32.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+32.5 2020: D+37.5 2016: D+37.6 2012: D+39.7 2008: D+34.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -11.98%
• Current HPI: 176.6034
• 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

-27.3% since first listed

7 events — show timeline

• 2025-12-08 Relisted — MAAR
• 2025-05-15 Price Changed $54,500 MAAR
• 2025-03-25 Relisted — MAAR
• 2025-03-20 Contingent — MAAR
• 2025-03-18 Price Changed $64,500 MAAR
• 2025-02-14 Price Changed $69,900 MAAR
• 2024-12-04 Listed $75,000 MAAR

Property tax history

+1.7%/yr

Latest (2018): $24 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.