21091 Sycamore Rd · Woodstock, AL 35111

$110,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,296 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 2 Days on market

Built 1979 2.09 ac lot

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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 +7.5/15.0
• Livability +3.0/5.0
• Schools +2.9/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Investment opportunity with room to add value! Situated on approximately 2 acres of mostly flat land, this property offers a unique chance for investors, flippers, or buyers looking for their next renovation project. The home is currently configured as a 3-bedroom, 1-bath, but the layout may allow for conversion to a 4-bedroom, 2-bath design. The exterior improvements have already been completed, providing strong curb appeal and a solid starting point for the next phase of renovations. The home experienced a previous laundry room fire and has smoke damage throughout the interior. Buyers should conduct their own inspections and due diligence regarding the property's condition and potential u

Key facts

• Mostly flat land
• Spacious yard
• Strong curb appeal

Tags

• APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES
• MOSTLY FLAT LAND
• STRONG CURB APPEAL
• SPACIOUS YARD

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Approximately 2.09 acres; Located in the Dream Lakes subdivision

Exterior

• Parking: Driveway parking
• Utilities: Public water; Septic system; Electric water heater; Internet availability unknown
• Home design: Single-family (existing construction)
• Construction: Hardiplank siding; Crawl space foundation
• Exterior features: Porch; Storage building; Open deck

Interior

• Kitchen: Solid surface countertops
• Bedrooms: Three bedrooms on the main level; Bonus room on the main level
• Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl
• Bathrooms: One full bathroom with tub/shower combo
• Heating & cooling: Electric heating; Central cooling
• Interior features: Handyman special; Ceilings: other (see remarks)
• Laundry & utility: Main-level laundry room; Washer hookup; Electric dryer hookup

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $110k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $766 ($9k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $110k).
• Cap rate 14.7% vs local median 4.2% in Woodstock — 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 59/100 on livability (#320 in AL) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: health & safety D, crime F, amenities F.
• Tuscaloosa County (suburban): math 21% / reading 45% proficiency, ranked #47 of 129 in AL (top 36%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Lake View Elementary School (math 36% / reading 66%, grade C-, #113 of 627 statewide, top 18%, 769 students, 53% FRL); Brookwood High School (math 22% / reading 27%, grade F, #118 of 305 statewide, top 45%, 1,078 students, 58% FRL).
• Market conditions: 350 active listings in the ZIP; solid renter incomes; 622 units permitted in Tuscaloosa County in 2024 (69 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $761 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Tuscaloosa County population projected at +26% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $31k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 2 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• Current owner paid $49k; list at $110k implies a 125% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 44% 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 $110,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1979 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. 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?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 1.62% ✓
• Cap rate: 14.65%
• Cash-on-cash: 29.86%
• DSCR: 2.33
• GRM: 5.1

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: 24.4%
• Equity multiple: 2.00×
• Total profit: $30,939
• Equity at exit: $16,401

10-year hold

• IRR: 32.2%
• Equity multiple: 3.91×
• Total profit: $89,605
• Equity at exit: $9,511

Cash invested: $30,800 (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 →

ZIP-level market 35111

• Home prices YoY: -20.0%
• Active inventory: 350
• Price-to-rent: 5.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,782 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$577
• Tax from tax record: −$19 /mo · $225/yr
• Insurance: −$46
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$374
• Net cashflow: $766

Break-even live

Break-even rent $812

Max offer price $110,000

Occupancy floor 52%

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: $27,500
• Closing costs: $3,300
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 3 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $110,000 Active 2 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   remarks 699-char remark
3. 2026-06-17
   listed $110,000 Active 1 DOM

ⓘ 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: $225 · $19/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $451 · $38/mo
• Expected delta: +$226/yr (+$19/mo · 100.8%)

ⓘ 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 5/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 44% 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: $21,384
• − Mortgage interest: −$6,162
• − Property taxes: −$225
• − Insurance: −$550
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,711
• − Management: −$1,711
• − Depreciation: −$3,200
• Taxable income: $7,826
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,878
• After-tax cash flow: $7,318/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: Tuscaloosa County
• NCES district ID: 0103390
• Math proficiency: 21% ▼ -24.00%
• Reading proficiency: 45% ▲ 2.00%
• Median HH income: $53,000
• Composite: 28.88/100
• National rank: #6641
• State rank: #47 of 129 in AL

Livability — Woodstock

• Score: 59/100
• State rank: #320
• US rank: #19763

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Tuscaloosa County · 206,491 people
• Metro: Tuscaloosa, AL
• Population (ZIP): 20,342
• Household income: $86,463
• Rent vs Own: 10.8% rent · 89.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 137.0

Population outlook (Tuscaloosa County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 228,293 people
• By 2030: 240,551 · +5.4%
• By 2040: 263,856 · +15.6%
• By 2050: 286,491 · +25.5%
• By 2075: 335,783 · +47.1%
• By 2100: 370,520 · +62.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (69%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 69% Black 24% Hispanic / Latino 3% Two or more races 3% Asian 1%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 4% Slovak 2% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada, China
• Languages at home: 93% English-only · Spanish 5%

Political lean MEDSL · Tuscaloosa

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+20.4) · D 39.4% · R 59.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: -4.4pp toward R · 2008: -16.0pp · 2024: -20.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+20.4 2020: R+14.8 2016: R+19.5 2012: R+17.4 2008: R+16.0

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -51.52%
• Current HPI: 206.3808
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Tuscaloosa, AL
• 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

+547.1% since first listed

3 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-16 Listed $110,000 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2026-01-20 Sold (Public Records) $48,900 Public Records
• 2016-07-28 Sold (Public Records) $17,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+3.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $225 · +6.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.