CashFlowRE
Sign in Sign up
1807 Austin St
C Composite 59.0
Why this score? — see what drove the C 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
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +9.0/10.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.7/10.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$80,000

1807 Austin St · Montgomery, AL 36110
4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,236 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 1 Days on market
Built 1957 0.50 ac lot Est $57k · 41% over

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Brick with vinyl trim, 3 beds, 2 baths, single carport, large wired workshop, Covered Patio, fenced yard. This home has a private study that could be used as a 4th bedroom. This home would make a great investor deal or owner occupied.

Key facts

  • Brick house
  • Storage shed
  • Carport for parking

Tags

BRICK HOUSENEW LAMINATE FLOORINGCARPORT FOR PARKINGFENCED IN BACK YARDSTORAGE SHED

Property features AI

Finance

  • Financial info: Current lease expires 2026-11-30

Exterior

  • Parking: Attached carport; One carport space
  • Security: Security system
  • Utilities: Cable available; Electricity available; Natural gas available; Public water; Public sewer
  • Home design: Single-story home; Brick and vinyl siding construction; Slab foundation
  • Construction: Brick and vinyl siding; Slab foundation; Owner-reported year built
  • Exterior features: Covered patio; Patio; Fully fenced yard; Workshop (other structure)

Interior

  • Kitchen: Gas range; Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: Multiple bedrooms on the first floor
  • Flooring: Carpet; Laminate
  • Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating (gas); Central air conditioning; Ceiling fans; Electric cooling
  • Interior features: Blinds and window treatments; Insulated doors and storm door(s)
  • Laundry & utility: Gas water heater

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
Loading POIs…

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $80k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $404 ($5k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $80k).
  • Cap rate 12.4% vs local median 6.0% in Montgomery — 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 65/100 on livability (#138 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools C-, employment D, crime F.
  • Montgomery County (urban): math 9% / reading 31% proficiency, ranked #106 of 129 in AL (top 82%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 70% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: 62 active listings in the ZIP; 30 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 60% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 460 units permitted in Montgomery County in 2024 (37 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $553 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Montgomery County population projected to shrink 8% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $22k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • Only 1 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 7 sale attempts since 15y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1957 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 80% 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.
Recommended offer $80,000

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Built in 1957 — 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. 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?
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
1.40%
Cap rate
12.36%
Cash-on-cash
21.67%
DSCR
1.96
GRM
5.9

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$56,856
Comps found
12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1833 Midway St 0.14mi 3/1.0 (-1) 1,175 (-5%) 1mo $64,900 $55 76
1805 Texas Ct 0.04mi 4/1.0 1,353 (+10%) 5mo $62,500 $46 74
3127 Texas St 0.17mi 3/1.0 (-1) 1,260 (+2%) 8mo $70,000 $56 74
1827 Austin St 0.06mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,376 (+11%) 8mo $56,000 $41 66
1641 N Yarbrough Ct 0.40mi 3/1.0 (-1) 1,215 (-2%) 8mo $75,000 $62 63
3216 Texas St 0.25mi 3/1.0 (-1) 1,353 (+10%) 1mo $40,000 $30 63
3025 Baffin Dr 0.27mi 3/1.0 (-1) 1,146 (-7%) 6mo $50,000 $44 62
1816 Cotton Ct 0.15mi 3/1.0 (-1) 1,125 (-9%) 9mo $65,000 $58 62
3129 Cabot St 0.32mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,099 (-11%) 1mo $17,501 $16 61
132 Amanda Ln 0.67mi 3/2.0 (-1) 1,118 (-10%) 1mo $45,000 $40 47
3452 Harris St 0.49mi 3/1.0 (-1) 1,400 (+13%) 1mo $35,000 $25 45
1 Johnson St 0.64mi 3/1.0 (-1) 1,092 (-12%) 9mo $73,000 $67 34

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

5-year hold
IRR
14.3%
Equity multiple
1.57×
Total profit
$12,772
Equity at exit
$11,928
10-year hold
IRR
23.0%
Equity multiple
2.97×
Total profit
$44,186
Equity at exit
$6,917

Cash invested: $22,400 (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 36110

Home prices YoY
-34.8%
Active inventory
62
Price-to-rent
5.9×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,122 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$420
Tax from tax record
$29 /mo · $345/yr
Insurance
$33
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$236
Net cashflow
$404

Break-even live

Break-even rent $610
Max offer price $80,000
Occupancy floor 59%

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
$20,000
Closing costs
$2,400
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 30 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1817 Texas Ct Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 925 $1,050 $1.14 21d 1 0.10mi
3114 Cotton St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 888 $1,100 $1.24 43d 1 0.13mi
3042 George B Edmondson Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 900 $860 $0.96 43d 1 0.18mi
3050 Willena Ave Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1466 $985 $0.67 21d 1 0.24mi
3329 Texas St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,100 $1.10 43d 1 0.31mi
1653 N Yarbrough Ct Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1130 $950 $0.84 21d 1 0.35mi
3008 Cabot St Montgomery, AL 4.0 2.0 1300 $1,150 $0.88 43d 1 0.37mi
2056 Midway St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1110 $985 $0.89 43d 1 0.38mi
2107 Yarbrough Cir Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 910 $925 $1.02 43d 1 0.41mi
2111 Yarbrough St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 962 $795 $0.83 43d 1 0.41mi
2019 Amos St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.5 1134 $985 $0.87 43d 1 0.42mi
2076 Midway St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1068 $1,000 $0.94 43d 1 0.43mi
3452 Harris St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1400 $1,150 $0.82 21d 1 0.47mi
2001 Speigle St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1260 $1,035 $0.82 43d 1 0.53mi
2503 Skyline Ave Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1015 $1,150 $1.13 43d 1 0.60mi
216 Gardendale Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 900 $850 $0.94 21d 1 0.64mi
341 Chisholm St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 756 $1,195 $1.58 21d 1 0.66mi
3613 Erwin Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1092 $1,250 $1.14 43d 1 0.72mi
2006 Harmon St Unit 3 Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 800 $500 $0.62 43d 1 0.74mi
207 Destin St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 966 $695 $0.72 21d 1 0.83mi
16 Garden St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.5 1008 $775 $0.77 44d 1 0.88mi
204 W Park Ave Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1145 $850 $0.74 21d 1 0.89mi
4029 Chelsea Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,200 $1.20 43d 1 0.91mi
3 Rotary St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1131 $925 $0.82 21d 1 1.03mi
142 W Michigan Ave Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 840 $995 $1.18 13d 1 1.08mi
429 Edward St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 828 $1,080 $1.30 13d 1 1.14mi
412 Edward St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 828 $800 $0.97 43d 1 1.15mi
1024 Grenada Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1144 $1,125 $0.98 43d 1 1.26mi
105 Dyas Ct Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1025 $1,095 $1.07 43d 1 1.45mi
2009 Yancey Ave Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1140 $1,080 $0.95 21d 1 1.45mi

Listing history 2 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    remarks 448-char remark
  2. 2026-06-18
    listed $80,000 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
$345 · $29/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$345 · $29/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 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

Loading sold comps map…

Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

Loading nearby amenities…

Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$13,460
− Mortgage interest
−$4,481
− Property taxes
−$345
− Insurance
−$400
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,077
− Management
−$1,077
− Depreciation
−$2,327
Taxable income
$3,753
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$901
After-tax cash flow
$3,953/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
Montgomery County
NCES district ID
0102430
Math proficiency
9% ▼ -21.00%
Reading proficiency
31% ▼ -1.00%
Median HH income
$43,902
Composite
17.24/100
National rank
#9093
State rank
#106 of 129 in AL

Livability — Montgomery

Score
65/100
State rank
#138
US rank
#13416

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Montgomery, AL
County
Montgomery County · 190,016 people
City population
175,913
Metro
Montgomery, AL
Population (ZIP)
12,102
Household income
$47,315
Rent vs Own
50.0% rent · 50.0% own
Severe rent burden
753.0

Population outlook (Montgomery County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
224,008 people
By 2030
221,460 · -1.1%
By 2040
214,179 · -4.4%
By 2050
204,912 · -8.5%
By 2075
177,821 · -20.6%
By 2100
145,134 · -35.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (83%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 83% White 11% Two or more races 3% Asian 2% Hispanic / Latino 1%
Common ancestry
Hispanic 1%
Foreign-born
2% · China, Canada
Languages at home
96% English-only · Spanish 2% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Montgomery

2024 margin
Solid D (+30.7) · D 64.8% · R 34.1% · Other 1.1%
2008→2024 swing
+11.5pp toward D · 2008: 19.2pp · 2024: 30.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+30.7 2020: D+31.5 2016: D+26.2 2012: D+24.3 2008: D+19.2

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -35.37%
Current HPI
66.3114
Rent YoY
Metro
Montgomery, AL
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.94%
F500 in state
4

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+40.4% since first listed
17 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-17 Listed $80,000 MAAR
  • 2024-08-01 Rental Removed $1,400 MAAR
  • 2024-06-27 Listed for Rent $1,400 MAAR
  • 2024-02-22 Rental Removed $1,600 MAAR
  • 2023-12-02 Price Changed $1,600 MAAR
  • 2023-11-30 Listed for Rent $1,400 MAAR
  • 2023-07-05 Sold (Public Records) $70,000 Public Records
  • 2023-06-29 Sold (MLS) $70,000 MAAR
  • 2023-06-28 Pending MAAR
  • 2023-05-10 Contingent MAAR
  • 2023-05-09 Relisted MAAR
  • 2023-04-13 Contingent MAAR
  • 2023-04-04 Listed $75,000 MAAR
  • 2016-01-04 Sold (Public Records) $36,000 Public Records
  • 2016-01-04 Sold (MLS) $36,000 MAAR
  • 2015-09-09 Listed $40,000 MAAR
  • 2011-06-03 Listed $57,000 MAAR

Property tax history

+2.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $345 · +1.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

Loading sold comps…