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16707 State Highway 180 Lot 40
D- Composite 38.02
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 +9.6/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Schools +5.1/10.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.4/5.0
  • 1% rule +3.1/10.0
  • DSCR +2.7/10.0
  • Appreciation +2.5/10.0
  • Manufactured-home adj. -3.3

$159,900

16707 State Highway 180 Lot 40 · Gulf Shores, AL 36542
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,120 sqft · Manufactured · 130 Days on market
Manufactured home Built 2019 Good condition 3,267 sqft lot $143/sqft · 54% below area $25/mo HOA · 2% of rent

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

Listing remarks

PRICED TO SELL AND WELL BELOW COMPS! Affordable Gulf Shores opportunity just minutes from the beach! This mobile home offers incredible values for buyers looking for a primary residence, beach getaway, or investment property. Add your own finishing touches while having the essentials already in place. AC 2025. Washer and dryer combo convey with the property. Convenient access to the beaches, shopping, dining, public boat launches, and Fort Morgan attractions. Previous tenant wear and tear is present, but the damage is cosmetic and not severe. Being sold as is and priced accordingly! Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

Key facts

  • Public boat launches
  • 3,267 sq ft lot
  • Built 2019

Tags

MINUTES FROM THE BEACHPUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHESFORT MORGAN ATTRACTIONS

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $160k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-109 ($-1k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $144k (9.8% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $129k (19.1% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $129k (19.1% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
  • Cap rate 5.5% vs local median 0.4% in Gulf Shores — 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 69/100 on livability (#61 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: health & safety A+, housing B+; Watch: amenities F, commute F.
  • Zoned schools: Gulf Shores Elementary School (math 47% / reading 72%, grade B-, #63 of 627 statewide, top 10%, 1,062 students, 44% FRL); Gulf Shores Middle School (math 34% / reading 62%, grade C-, #29 of 257 statewide, top 12%, 589 students, 48% FRL); Gulf Shores High School (math 42% / reading 47%, grade F, #22 of 305 statewide, top 8%, 799 students, 37% FRL).
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.7%/yr); 1704 active listings in the ZIP; solid renter incomes; 3,883 units permitted in Baldwin County in 2024 (481 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Baldwin County population projected at +42% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 130 days — a 12% lower offer ($141k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $129,298 (19.1% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. It's been on market 130 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 19% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  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. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  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
0.81%
Cap rate
5.48%
Cash-on-cash
-2.91%
DSCR
0.87
GRM
10.3

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$350,000
List price
$159,900
Delta
-54.31%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
15 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 9 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
16707 State Highway 180 #67 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,095 (-2%) 4mo $175,000 $160 93
16707 Ft Morgan Rd #8 0.17mi 3/2.0 1,140 (+2%) 6mo $220,000 $193 84
16707 State Highway 180 #34 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,216 (+9%) 6mo $189,900 $156 81
16707 State Highway 180 #66 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,216 (+9%) 7mo $152,000 $125 80
16707 Ft Morgan Rd 0.17mi 3/2.0 1,080 (-4%) 10mo $240,000 $222 77
16707 State Highway 180 #35 0.18mi 3/2.0 1,216 (+9%) 5mo $179,900 $148 73
16707 State Highway 180 #51 0.18mi 3/2.0 1,248 (+11%) 14mo $219,000 $175 61
16707 State Highway 180 #44 0.18mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,216 (+9%) 15mo $182,500 $150 60
16707 State Highway 180 #33 0.18mi 3/2.0 1,280 (+14%) 15mo $141,000 $110 56

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 · 3.71% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-20.3%
Equity multiple
0.29×
Total profit
$-31,861
Equity at exit
$23,842
10-year hold
IRR
-11.9%
Equity multiple
0.27×
Total profit
$-32,635
Equity at exit
$13,825

Cash invested: $44,772 (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.
Seller's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
1 active · 1 under contract
Months of supply
2.0 mo (50%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$179,000 ($147/sqft)
Median days on market
39 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
+112.3% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 36542

Rents YoY
3.7%
Active inventory
1704
Price-to-rent
10.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,293 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$839
Tax est. 1.5%
$200 /mo · $2,398/yr
Insurance
$67
HOA
$25
Lot rent leased land?
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$272
Net cashflow
$-109

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,430
Max offer price $144,188
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $2 -5% $-53 +0% $-109 +5% $-164 +10% $-219
Rent -10% $-211 -5% $-160 +0% $-109 +5% $-58 +10% $-6
Rate -1.0pp $-28 -0.5pp $-68 base $-109 +0.5pp $-150 +1.0pp $-192

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
$39,975
Closing costs
$4,797
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Property features AI

Finance

Other
Resale condition
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $25 covering grounds maintenanceCommunity features: Other

Exterior

Utilities
Public sewerElectric service via Baldwin EMCWater service via Gulf Shores Utilities
Home design
Mobile homeOne level
Construction
Vinyl sidingSlab foundationComposition roofBuilding area approximately 1120 square feet
Exterior features
Front porchPatioLess than 1 acre lotNo waterfrontWhole/Full ownership

Interior

Kitchen
Kitchen (13 x 10)DishwasherElectric rangeRefrigerator
Bedrooms
Main-level master bedroom (12 x 13)Second bedroom (12 x 9)Third bedroom (10 x 9)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Central heatingCentral electric cooling
Interior features
No fireplaceLiving room

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-24
    days on market $159,900 Active 130 DOM
  2. 2026-09-24
    days on market $159,900 Active 129 DOM
  3. 2026-09-22
    days on market $159,900 Active 128 DOM
  4. 2026-09-21
    days on market $159,900 Active 127 DOM
  5. 2026-09-20
    days on market $159,900 Active 126 DOM
  6. 2026-09-19
    days on market $159,900 Active 125 DOM
  7. 2026-09-17
    days on market $159,900 Active 123 DOM
  8. 2026-09-16
    days on market $159,900 Active 122 DOM
  9. 2026-09-15
    days on market $159,900 Active 121 DOM
  10. 2026-09-14
    days on market $159,900 Active 120 DOM
  11. 2026-09-13
    days on market $159,900 Active 119 DOM
  12. 2026-09-12
    days on market $159,900 Active 118 DOM
  13. 2026-09-11
    pricedays on market $159,900 Active 117 DOM
  14. 2026-09-05
    days on market $164,500 Active 111 DOM
  15. 2026-09-04
    days on market $164,500 Active 110 DOM
  16. 2026-09-03
    days on market $164,500 Active 109 DOM
  17. 2026-08-31
    days on market $164,500 Active 106 DOM
  18. 2026-08-30
    days on market $164,500 Active 105 DOM
  19. 2026-08-29
    days on market $164,500 Active 104 DOM
  20. 2026-08-28
    days on market $164,500 Active 103 DOM
  21. 2026-08-27
    days on market $164,500 Active 102 DOM
  22. 2026-08-26
    days on market $164,500 Active 101 DOM
  23. 2026-08-25
    days on market $164,500 Active 100 DOM
  24. 2026-08-24
    days on market $164,500 Active 99 DOM
  25. 2026-08-23
    days on market $164,500 Active 98 DOM
  26. 2026-08-22
    days on market $164,500 Active 97 DOM
  27. 2026-08-21
    days on market $164,500 Active 96 DOM
  28. 2026-08-20
    days on market $164,500 Active 95 DOM
  29. 2026-08-19
    days on market $164,500 Active 94 DOM
  30. 2026-08-18
    days on market $164,500 Active 93 DOM
  31. 2026-08-17
    days on market $164,500 Active 92 DOM
  32. 2026-08-16
    days on market $164,500 Active 91 DOM
  33. 2026-08-15
    days on market $164,500 Active 90 DOM
  34. 2026-08-14
    days on market $164,500 Active 89 DOM
  35. 2026-08-13
    days on market $164,500 Active 88 DOM
  36. 2026-08-12
    days on market $164,500 Active 87 DOM
  37. 2026-08-11
    days on market $164,500 Active 86 DOM
  38. 2026-08-10
    days on market $164,500 Active 85 DOM
  39. 2026-08-09
    days on market $164,500 Active 84 DOM
  40. 2026-08-08
    days on market $164,500 Active 83 DOM
  41. 2026-08-07
    days on market $164,500 Active 82 DOM
  42. 2026-08-06
    days on market $164,500 Active 81 DOM
  43. 2026-08-05
    days on market $164,500 Active 80 DOM
  44. 2026-08-04
    days on market $164,500 Active 79 DOM
  45. 2026-08-03
    statusdays on market $164,500 Active 78 DOM
  46. 2026-07-30
    statusdays on market $164,500 Pending 77 DOM
  47. 2026-07-29
    days on market $164,500 Active 76 DOM
  48. 2026-07-27
    days on market $164,500 Active 74 DOM
  49. 2026-07-25
    days on market $164,500 Active 72 DOM
  50. 2026-07-24
    days on market $164,500 Active 71 DOM

ⓘ 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 5/10 Major FEMA zone X (shaded) · 47% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 6/10 Major
  • 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$15,516
− Mortgage interest
−$8,957
− Property taxes
−$2,398
− Insurance
−$800
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,241
− Management
−$1,241
− HOA
−$300
− Depreciation
−$4,652
Taxable loss
−$4,073
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$978
After-tax cash flow
$-325/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 · 12 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $5,600–$16,800 screening

This mobile home is in good condition with cosmetic updates needed. It offers a great value for a primary residence or investment property, close to Gulf Shores amenities.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Both Replace ceiling fan with energy-efficient model — Modern fan improves air circulation and reduces energy costs
  • Both Install smart thermostat — Saves energy and provides comfort control

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

D Composite school gradezoned avg 51/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Gulf Shores Elementary School B- AL #63/627 Nat'l #7,252/41,679 Middle Gulf Shores Middle School C- AL #29/257 Nat'l #3,953/14,009 High Gulf Shores High School F AL #22/305 Nat'l #6,890/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

No district data.

C Composite livability gradescore 69/100

Livability — Gulf Shores

Score
69/100
State rank
#61
US rank
#8945

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Gulf Shores, AL
County
Baldwin County · 248,264 people
City population
18,906
Metro
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
Population (ZIP)
18,906
Household income
$79,639
Rent vs Own
27.4% rent · 72.6% own
Severe rent burden
8% of renters

Population outlook (Baldwin County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
248,264 people
By 2030
270,315 · +8.9%
By 2040
312,967 · +26.1%
By 2050
352,262 · +41.9%
By 2075
438,841 · +76.8%
By 2100
487,736 · +96.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (87%)
Race & ethnicity
White 87% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 3% Black 2% Asian 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 2%
Common ancestry
Slovak 3% Lithuanian 3% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
8% · Canada, Jamaica
Languages at home
91% English-only · Spanish 5% Other Indo-European 1% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Baldwin

2024 margin
Solid R (+58.2) · D 20.5% · R 78.7%
2008→2024 swing
-6.7pp toward R · 2008: -51.5pp · 2024: -58.2pp
All cycles
2024: R+58.2 2020: R+53.8 2016: R+57.8 2012: R+55.8 2008: R+51.5

Not yet ingested

Civics

Price history

+6.3% since first listed
2 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-02 Price Changed $169,900 BCAR
  • 2026-05-14 Listed $159,900 BCAR

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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