32 Millhaven Ave · Mignon, AL
Flood risk 8/10 · Major
- FEMA flood zone
- A
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.99%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $1,009 – $1,996
Fire risk 4/10 · Minor
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $916 – $1,700
Heat risk 7/10 · Major
- Hot days now (above 106°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 20 days/yr
Wind risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 40.0%
Air-quality risk 3/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 2 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 4 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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 +10.7/15.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- 1% rule +7.9/10.0
- Livability +2.9/5.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Schools +2.5/10.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$89,900
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Don't miss out on an 'Instant Equity' play—this home is priced to sell well below recent comps! Ideal for savvy investors, or first-time home buyers. The potential for excellent cash flow is clear at this entry price. The seller is motivated and seeks a quick, 30-day closing, making this a truly turn-key investment. This cozy house in Sylacauga features washer/dryer connections, a covered front porch perfect for enjoying the outdoors, granite kitchen counters, and a spacious layout for comfortable living. Located on a dead-end street, this home offers a peaceful retreat for you to relax and unwind!
Key facts
- Covered front porch
- Spacious layout
- 9,147 sq ft lot
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $90k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $245 ($3k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $90k).
- Recommended offer: $79k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 57/100 on livability (#400 in AL) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+; Watch: schools D, crime F, amenities F.
- Talladega County (rural): math 15% / reading 44% proficiency, ranked #75 of 129 in AL (top 58%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 64% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Market conditions: 134 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 189 units permitted in Talladega County in 2024 (6 in 5+ unit buildings).
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $622 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Talladega County population projected at -14% 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 $25k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 232 days — a 12% lower offer ($79k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 3 sale attempts since 6y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $26k (22%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $125/mo; built in 1915 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
- Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone A (mandatory federal flood insurance); major wind risk, 40% 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.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 232 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Built in 1915 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.29% ✓
- Cap rate
- 11.24%
- Cash-on-cash
- 17.66%
- DSCR
- 1.79
- GRM
- 6.5
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $96,811
- List price
- $89,900
- Delta
- -7.14%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 3 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Oak St | 0.45mi | 2/2.0 (-1) | 1,600 (+7%) | 5mo | $136,000 | $85 | 55 |
| 130 Twin St | 0.13mi | 2/2.0 (-1) | 1,344 (-10%) | 18mo | $84,000 | $63 | 52 |
| 83 Division St | 0.38mi | 3/1.0 | 1,338 (-11%) | 17mo | $5,000 | $4 | 50 |
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
- IRR
- 1.1%
- Equity multiple
- 1.04×
- Total profit
- $1,101
- Equity at exit
- $13,404
- IRR
- 10.8%
- Equity multiple
- 1.84×
- Total profit
- $21,267
- Equity at exit
- $7,773
Cash invested: $25,172 (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
ZIP-level market 35150
- Home prices YoY
- -7.9%
- Active inventory
- 134
- Price-to-rent
- 6.5×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,159 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$471
- Tax from tax record
- −$36 /mo · $434/yr
- Insurance
- −$37
- Flood insurance flood zone
- −$125 /mo · $1,502/yr
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$243
- Net cashflow
- $245
Break-even live
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
- $22,475
- Closing costs
- $2,697
- Reserves months
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- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 2 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307 N Cannon Ave Sylacauga, AL | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1540 | $1,350 | $0.88 | 43d | 1 | 0.97mi |
| 123 Avondale Ave Sylacauga, AL | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1316 | $915 | $0.70 | 43d | 1 | 1.12mi |
Listing history 27 events
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2026-06-19days on market $89,900 Active 232 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $89,900 Active 231 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $89,900 Active 230 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $89,900 Active 229 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $89,900 Active 228 DOM
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2026-06-14days on market $89,900 Active 226 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $89,900 Active 225 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $89,900 Active 223 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $89,900 Active 222 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $89,900 Active 221 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $89,900 Active 220 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $89,900 Active 217 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $89,900 Active 216 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $89,900 Active 215 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $89,900 Active 214 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $89,900 Active 213 DOM
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2026-05-30days on market $89,900 Active 212 DOM
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2026-03-08price $89,900 611-char remark
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Don't miss out on an 'Instant Equity' play—this home is priced to sell well below recent comps! Ideal for savvy investors, or first-time home buyers. The potential for excellent cash flow is clear at this entry price. The seller is motivated and seeks a quick, 30-day closing, making this a truly turn-key investment. This cozy house in Sylacauga features washer/dryer connections, a covered front porch perfect for enjoying the outdoors, granite kitchen counters, and a spacious layout for comfortable living. Located on a dead-end street, this home offers a peaceful retreat for you to relax and unwind!
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2026-02-11price $99,900 611-char remark
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Don't miss out on an 'Instant Equity' play—this home is priced to sell well below recent comps! Ideal for savvy investors, or first-time home buyers. The potential for excellent cash flow is clear at this entry price. The seller is motivated and seeks a quick, 30-day closing, making this a truly turn-key investment. This cozy house in Sylacauga features washer/dryer connections, a covered front porch perfect for enjoying the outdoors, granite kitchen counters, and a spacious layout for comfortable living. Located on a dead-end street, this home offers a peaceful retreat for you to relax and unwind!
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2026-01-11price $109,900 611-char remark
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Don't miss out on an 'Instant Equity' play—this home is priced to sell well below recent comps! Ideal for savvy investors, or first-time home buyers. The potential for excellent cash flow is clear at this entry price. The seller is motivated and seeks a quick, 30-day closing, making this a truly turn-key investment. This cozy house in Sylacauga features washer/dryer connections, a covered front porch perfect for enjoying the outdoors, granite kitchen counters, and a spacious layout for comfortable living. Located on a dead-end street, this home offers a peaceful retreat for you to relax and unwind!
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2025-10-30$115,900 Active 611-char remark
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Don't miss out on an 'Instant Equity' play—this home is priced to sell well below recent comps! Ideal for savvy investors, or first-time home buyers. The potential for excellent cash flow is clear at this entry price. The seller is motivated and seeks a quick, 30-day closing, making this a truly turn-key investment. This cozy house in Sylacauga features washer/dryer connections, a covered front porch perfect for enjoying the outdoors, granite kitchen counters, and a spacious layout for comfortable living. Located on a dead-end street, this home offers a peaceful retreat for you to relax and unwind!
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2021-09-09soldstatus $101,000
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2021-09-03soldstatus $101,000 147-char remark
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Check this property in Sylacauga with 3 beds, 2 bath, newly renovated granite counters, luxury flooring throughout, a covered porch and a flat lot!
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2021-07-02$101,000 147-char remark
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Check this property in Sylacauga with 3 beds, 2 bath, newly renovated granite counters, luxury flooring throughout, a covered porch and a flat lot!
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2020-12-08soldstatus $28,000 Sold
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2020-11-23status Pending
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2020-10-28$31,500 Active
ⓘ 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
- $434 · $36/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $434 · $36/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 8/10 Severe FEMA zone A · 99% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
- Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 6/10 Major 40% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $13,908
- − Mortgage interest
- −$5,036
- − Property taxes
- −$434
- − Insurance
- −$1,952
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,113
- − Management
- −$1,113
- − Depreciation
- −$2,615
- Taxable income
- $1,645
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$395
- After-tax cash flow
- $2,548/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
- Talladega County
- NCES district ID
- 0103180
- Math proficiency
- 15% ▼ -24.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 44% ▲ 3.00%
- Median HH income
- $37,715
- Composite
- 24.5/100
- National rank
- #7650
- State rank
- #75 of 129 in AL
Livability — Mignon
- Score
- 57/100
- State rank
- #400
- US rank
- #22308
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Mignon, AL
- Population (ZIP)
- 17,118
Population outlook (Talladega County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 78,905 people
- By 2030
- 77,160 · -2.2%
- By 2040
- 72,937 · -7.6%
- By 2050
- 68,279 · -13.5%
- By 2075
- 57,884 · -26.6%
- By 2100
- 47,220 · -40.2%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Majority White (62%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 62% Black 32% Two or more races 3% Hispanic / Latino 2%
- Common ancestry
- Slovak 1% Hispanic 1% Italian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 1% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 97% English-only · Spanish 2% Other Indo-European 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Talladega
- 2024 margin
- Solid R (+33.8) · D 32.9% · R 66.6%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -15.3pp toward R · 2008: -18.5pp · 2024: -33.8pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+33.8 2020: R+25.5 2016: R+25.6 2012: R+16.0 2008: R+18.5
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -20.65%
- Current HPI
- 240.527
- 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 |
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| Healthcare | 1 | $5B |
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Price history
+185.4% since first listed10 events — show timeline
- 2026-03-08 Price Changed $89,900 Greater Alabama MLS
- 2026-02-11 Price Changed $99,900 Greater Alabama MLS
- 2026-01-11 Price Changed $109,900 Greater Alabama MLS
- 2025-10-30 Listed $115,900 Greater Alabama MLS
- 2021-09-09 Sold (Public Records) $101,000 Public Records
- 2021-09-03 Sold (MLS) $101,000 Greater Alabama MLS
- 2021-07-02 Listed $101,000 Greater Alabama MLS
- 2020-12-08 Sold (MLS) $28,000 Greater Alabama MLS
- 2020-11-23 Pending — Greater Alabama MLS
- 2020-10-28 Listed $31,500 Greater Alabama MLS
Property tax history
+6.4%/yrLatest (2025): $434 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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