2902 6th St · Huntsville, AL 35805

$425,000

8 bd · 4.0 ba · 3,534 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 7 Days on market

Built 1982 0.26 ac lot Est $413k · at est.

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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 +23.1/30.0
• DSCR +7.4/10.0
• ARV discount +6.2/15.0
• 1% rule +5.3/10.0
• Livability +4.1/5.0
• Rent growth +3.0/5.0
• Schools +2.9/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Listing remarks MLS

Great 4-Plex value. MUST be SOLD in conjuction with adjoining 4-Plex at 3103 14th Ave, MLS#960109 Good Condition, almost fully occupied, Cap Rate Approx 9-10%

Key facts

• 0.26 acre lot
• 8 parking spots
• Built 1982

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 8-bed/4.0-bath multifamily listed at $425k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $759 ($9k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $425k).
• Cap rate 8.4% vs local median 3.8% in Huntsville — 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 82/100 on livability (#3 in AL, #1,082 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime F.
• Huntsville City (urban): math 21% / reading 46% proficiency, ranked #48 of 129 in AL (top 37%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Ridgecrest Elementary School (math 8% / reading 35%, grade F, #450 of 627 statewide, top 72%, 511 students, 85% FRL); Morris Middle School (math 3% / reading 25%, grade F, #209 of 257 statewide, top 82%, 453 students, 58% FRL); Columbia High School (math 12% / reading 17%, grade F, #220 of 305 statewide, top 77%, 954 students, 50% FRL) — zoned schools average 64% FRL vs 46% district-wide (18 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 17% at this address vs 34% district-wide (-17 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Huntsville City average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.8%/yr); 133 active listings in the ZIP; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 4,709 units permitted in Madison County in 2024 (1,186 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $4,359/mo this rent would consume 148% of the median local household income ($35k/yr) (locally 1750% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $13k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Madison County population projected at +18% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• Only 7 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 4 sale attempts since 12y 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.
• Current owner paid $291k; 46% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $425,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
2. 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?
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.03% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.44%
• Cash-on-cash: 7.65%
• DSCR: 1.34
• GRM: 8.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $413,478
• Comps found: 1

Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
2902 6th St	0.00mi	8/4.0	3,724 (+5%)	0mo	$435,000	$117	91

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 · 1.82% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -5.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.78×
• Total profit: $-25,745
• Equity at exit: $63,369

10-year hold

• IRR: 2.3%
• Equity multiple: 1.16×
• Total profit: $18,952
• Equity at exit: $36,746

Cash invested: $119,000 (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 35805

• Home prices YoY: -17.4%
• Rents YoY: 1.8%
• Active inventory: 133
• Price-to-rent: 32.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $4,359 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,229
• Tax from tax record: −$279 /mo · $3,348/yr
• Insurance: −$177
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$915
• Net cashflow: $759

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,398

Max offer price $425,000

Occupancy floor 78%

4-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 4× units	2	1	$4,360
Total (4 units)			$4,359

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: $106,250
• Closing costs: $12,750
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 13 events

1. 2026-04-07
   status Pending
2. 2026-03-30
   listed $425,000 Active
3. 2024-04-10
   historical $895
4. 2024-03-20
   listed $895
5. 2024-03-20
   historical $950
6. 2024-03-13
   listed $950
7. 2022-04-27
   soldstatus $291,000
8. 2019-09-05
   soldstatus $170,500
9. 2015-12-16
   soldstatus $31,000
10. 2014-07-30
    soldstatus $110,000
11. 2014-07-30
    soldstatus $118,000
12. 2014-07-28
    soldstatus $110,000 158-char remark

    Show marketing remark (158 chars)

    Great 4-Plex value. MUST be SOLD in conjuction with adjoining 4-Plex at 3103 14th Ave, MLS#960109 Good Condition, almost fully occupied, Cap Rate Approx 9-10%

13. 2014-02-04
    listed $129,500 158-char remark

    Show marketing remark (158 chars)

    Great 4-Plex value. MUST be SOLD in conjuction with adjoining 4-Plex at 3103 14th Ave, MLS#960109 Good Condition, almost fully occupied, Cap Rate Approx 9-10%

ⓘ 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: $3,348 · $279/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $3,348 · $279/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 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 22% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 15% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $52,308
• − Mortgage interest: −$23,807
• − Property taxes: −$3,348
• − Insurance: −$2,125
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$4,185
• − Management: −$4,185
• − Depreciation: −$12,364
• Taxable income: $2,296
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$551
• After-tax cash flow: $8,555/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: Huntsville City
• NCES district ID: 0101800
• Math proficiency: 21% ▼ -23.00%
• Reading proficiency: 46% ▬ 0.00%
• Median HH income: $48,264
• Composite: 28.84/100
• National rank: #6647
• State rank: #48 of 129 in AL

Livability — Huntsville

• Score: 82/100
• State rank: #3
• US rank: #1082

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Huntsville, AL
• County: Madison County · 380,832 people
• City population: 220,435
• Metro: Huntsville, AL
• Population (ZIP): 20,856
• Household income: $35,385
• Rent vs Own: 59.4% rent · 40.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 1750.0

Population outlook (Madison County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 392,086 people
• By 2030: 409,788 · +4.5%
• By 2040: 440,557 · +12.4%
• By 2050: 460,990 · +17.6%
• By 2075: 502,872 · +28.3%
• By 2100: 513,623 · +31.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.69)
• Race & ethnicity: White 40% Black 31% Hispanic / Latino 24% Two or more races 8%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 17% Puerto Rican 2%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 1% Slovak 1% Serbian 1%
• Foreign-born: 16% · Canada, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 76% English-only · Spanish 22% German/W. Germanic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Madison

• 2024 margin: Lean R (+9.0) · D 44.7% · R 53.7% · Other 1.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: +6.0pp toward D · 2008: -14.9pp · 2024: -9.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+9.0 2020: R+8.0 2016: R+16.8 2012: R+18.7 2008: R+14.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -48.03%
• Current HPI: 228.6963
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.82%
• Metro: Huntsville, 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

+228.2% since first listed

13 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-07 Pending — VMLS
• 2026-03-30 Listed $425,000 VMLS
• 2024-04-10 Rental Removed $895 APPFOLIO
• 2024-03-20 Listed for Rent $895 APPFOLIO
• 2024-03-20 Rental Removed $950 APPFOLIO
• 2024-03-13 Listed for Rent $950 APPFOLIO
• 2022-04-27 Sold (Public Records) $291,000 Public Records
• 2019-09-05 Sold (Public Records) $170,500 Public Records
• 2015-12-16 Sold (Public Records) $31,000 Public Records
• 2014-07-30 Sold (Public Records) $118,000 Public Records
• 2014-07-30 Sold (Public Records) $110,000 Public Records
• 2014-07-28 Sold (MLS) $110,000 VMLS
• 2014-02-04 Listed $129,500 VMLS

Property tax history

+6.4%/yr

Latest (2024): $3,348 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.