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208 Bradley Dr
C Composite 57.71
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 +29.6/30.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.5/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.2/5.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.7/10.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$92,900

208 Bradley Dr · Montgomery, AL 36109
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,120 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 292 Days on market
Built 1946 $83/sqft · 48% above area Est $64k · 46% over

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

Listing remarks MLS

Investor Special! Three-bedroom, two-bath home sitting on a spacious lot and full of potential. This property features original hardwood floors throughout and is ready for its new owner’s personal touches. A great opportunity to add value and make this home shine again—perfect for investors or anyone looking for a project!

Key facts

  • Spacious lot
  • Parking
  • Built 1946

Tags

ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORSSPACIOUS LOT

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $93k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $335 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $93k).
  • Recommended offer: $82k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.6% 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: Rents rising (+2.6%/yr); 207 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 55% 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 $642 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k 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 + 2.6% rent growth), your $26k cash investment doubles in ~8 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 292 days — a 12% lower offer ($82k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts since 28y 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 $16k; list at $93k implies a 463% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1946 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 80% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $81,752 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 292 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1946 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
1.25%
Cap rate
10.62%
Cash-on-cash
15.45%
DSCR
1.69
GRM
6.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$63,720
List price
$92,900
Delta
45.79%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
137 Oak Forest Dr 0.10mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,183 (+6%) 0mo $47,000 $40 81
13 Oak Forest Dr 0.32mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,110 (-1%) 2mo $46,500 $42 77
3010 Althea St 0.17mi 3/1.5 1,186 (+6%) 7mo $40,000 $34 74
2318 Winona Ave 0.51mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,118 (-0%) 2mo $89,000 $80 69
111 Bradley Dr 0.13mi 3/2.0 1,222 (+9%) 8mo $8,000 $7 68
13 Bradley Dr 0.29mi 3/1.0 1,264 (+13%) 6mo $110,000 $87 60
3405 Vermont Dr 0.60mi 3/1.5 1,061 (-5%) 6mo $88,000 $83 56
2933 Willow Lane Dr 0.39mi 3/2.0 1,234 (+10%) 6mo $121,000 $98 55
302 Whetstone Dr 0.41mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,025 (-8%) 8mo $72,000 $70 55
508 Forest Hills Dr 0.40mi 3/2.0 1,267 (+13%) 1mo $55,500 $44 55
2414 Chapman St 0.55mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,026 (-8%) 4mo $39,000 $38 52
49 Marlborough St 0.65mi 3/2.0 1,252 (+12%) 6mo $115,900 $93 41

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 · 2.65% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
5.8%
Equity multiple
1.22×
Total profit
$5,847
Equity at exit
$13,852
10-year hold
IRR
14.9%
Equity multiple
2.18×
Total profit
$30,816
Equity at exit
$8,032

Cash invested: $26,012 (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 36109

Home prices YoY
-20.1%
Rents YoY
2.6%
Active inventory
207
Price-to-rent
6.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,160 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$487
Tax from tax record
$56 /mo · $672/yr
Insurance
$39
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$244
Net cashflow
$335

Break-even live

Break-even rent $737
Max offer price $92,900
Occupancy floor 66%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $387 -5% $361 +0% $335 +5% $309 +10% $282
Rent -10% $243 -5% $289 +0% $335 +5% $381 +10% $427
Rate -1.0pp $382 -0.5pp $358 base $335 +0.5pp $311 +1.0pp $286

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
$23,225
Closing costs
$2,787
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 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
319 Olivia Ct Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 850 $700 $0.82 22d 1 0.03mi
301 Bradley Dr Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 841 $935 $1.11 14d 1 0.08mi
122 Oak Forest Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1092 $975 $0.89 22d 1 0.11mi
311 Bradley Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1104 $825 $0.75 44d 1 0.12mi
15 Bradley Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1365 $1,500 $1.10 22d 1 0.29mi
7 Calhoun Rd Unit B Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 961 $850 $0.88 44d 1 0.47mi
2229 Madison Ave Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1100 $625 $0.57 44d 1 0.49mi
3233 Hillcrest Ln Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1278 $1,395 $1.09 22d 1 0.50mi
2113 Brewton St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1363 $1,150 $0.84 44d 1 0.53mi
3319 Willow Lane Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1032 $1,200 $1.16 44d 1 0.55mi
3329 Vermont Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.5 1465 $1,395 $0.95 14d 1 0.56mi
2310 Yancey Ave Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1212 $1,250 $1.03 44d 1 0.58mi
2243 Winona Ave Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1492 $1,225 $0.82 22d 1 0.58mi
3334 Cottonwood Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1025 $1,295 $1.26 14d 1 0.61mi
108 Calhoun Rd Unit 108B Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1350 $750 $0.56 44d 1 0.67mi
239 Forest Hills Dr Montgomery, AL 4.0 1.5 1500 $1,450 $0.97 22d 1 0.67mi
3136 Harrison Rd Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.5 1355 $1,025 $0.76 44d 1 0.74mi
3515 Cottonwood Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.5 1246 $1,350 $1.08 44d 1 0.76mi
2122 Windsor Ave Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1052 $725 $0.69 44d 1 0.80mi
2009 Palmetto St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1487 $1,050 $0.71 44d 1 0.82mi
2009 Yancey Ave Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1140 $1,080 $0.95 22d 1 0.82mi
1827 Capitol Ave Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1068 $1,600 $1.50 44d 1 0.84mi
1827 Capitol Ave Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1068 $1,600 $1.50 14d 1 0.84mi
67 Holliday Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1156 $1,200 $1.04 44d 1 0.86mi
2023 Windsor Ave Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 889 $895 $1.01 44d 1 0.89mi
200 Eton Rd Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.5 1500 $895 $0.60 14d 1 0.89mi
3323 Bedford Ln Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1134 $1,200 $1.06 22d 1 0.90mi
186 E Salem Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1040 $1,195 $1.15 22d 1 0.92mi
3602 Little John Dr Montgomery, AL 4.0 1.0 1286 $1,400 $1.09 22d 1 0.92mi
2000 Cherry St Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1106 $950 $0.86 44d 1 0.93mi
118 Nottingham Ct Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1344 $1,275 $0.95 44d 1 0.95mi
3346 Bedford Ln Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1134 $1,295 $1.14 14d 1 0.96mi
517 N Florida St Unit B Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 900 $750 $0.83 44d 1 0.96mi
424 N California St Apt D Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 850 $778 $0.92 22d 1 0.98mi
2454 Spruce Curv Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 988 $1,100 $1.11 44d 1 1.04mi
3318 Habersham Rd Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1134 $1,250 $1.10 14d 1 1.04mi
39 S Lewis St Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1209 $950 $0.79 44d 1 1.07mi
688 Joryne Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1500 $1,200 $0.80 44d 1 1.07mi
3456 Harrison Rd Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1008 $1,300 $1.29 44d 1 1.09mi
1117 Karen Rd Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1308 $1,195 $0.91 44d 1 1.15mi

Listing history 27 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $92,900 Active 292 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $92,900 Active 291 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $92,900 Active 290 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $92,900 Active 289 DOM
  5. 2026-06-14
    days on market $92,900 Active 287 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    pricedays on market $92,900 Active 286 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $93,900 Active 284 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $93,900 Active 283 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $93,900 Active 282 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $93,900 Active 281 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $93,900 Active 277 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $93,900 Active 276 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $93,900 Active 275 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $93,900 Active 274 DOM
  15. 2026-05-30
    days on market $93,900 Active 273 DOM
  16. 2026-05-11
    price $93,900 336-char remark
    Show marketing remark (336 chars)

    Investor Special! Three-bedroom, two-bath home sitting on a spacious lot and full of potential. This property features original hardwood floors throughout and is ready for its new owner’s personal touches. A great opportunity to add value and make this home shine again—perfect for investors or anyone looking for a project!

  17. 2025-10-10
    price $94,000 336-char remark
    Show marketing remark (336 chars)

    Investor Special! Three-bedroom, two-bath home sitting on a spacious lot and full of potential. This property features original hardwood floors throughout and is ready for its new owner’s personal touches. A great opportunity to add value and make this home shine again—perfect for investors or anyone looking for a project!

  18. 2025-08-30
    listed $95,000 Active 336-char remark
    Show marketing remark (336 chars)

    Investor Special! Three-bedroom, two-bath home sitting on a spacious lot and full of potential. This property features original hardwood floors throughout and is ready for its new owner’s personal touches. A great opportunity to add value and make this home shine again—perfect for investors or anyone looking for a project!

  19. 2021-03-08
    soldstatus $16,500
  20. 2019-12-02
    soldstatus $41,000 370-char remark
    Show marketing remark (370 chars)

    This is a charming home in a desirable neighborhood! It has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms! It also has a living room and a den; the windows and the roof are relatively new. The backyard is huge and it also has a deck-perfect for a cookout during football season! This house could be a perfect starter home or an excellent addition to your portfolio. Come see it today!

  21. 2019-09-09
    listed $43,990 370-char remark
    Show marketing remark (370 chars)

    This is a charming home in a desirable neighborhood! It has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms! It also has a living room and a den; the windows and the roof are relatively new. The backyard is huge and it also has a deck-perfect for a cookout during football season! This house could be a perfect starter home or an excellent addition to your portfolio. Come see it today!

  22. 2006-11-22
    soldstatus $138,644
  23. 2006-11-13
    soldstatus $69,862
  24. 2006-07-31
    listed $69,500
  25. 2004-05-10
    soldstatus $32,000
  26. 2003-09-03
    listed $41,000
  27. 1998-07-15
    listed $56,900

ⓘ 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
$672 · $56/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$672 · $56/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 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 18 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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$13,926
− Mortgage interest
−$5,204
− Property taxes
−$672
− Insurance
−$464
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,114
− Management
−$1,114
− Depreciation
−$2,703
Taxable income
$2,654
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$637
After-tax cash flow
$3,381/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)
23,581
Household income
$59,193
Rent vs Own
35.1% rent · 64.9% own
Severe rent burden
1039.0

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
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.60)
Race & ethnicity
White 49% Black 39% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 4%
Common ancestry
Slovak 2% Lithuanian 1% Serbian 1%
Foreign-born
4% · Canada, South Korea
Languages at home
94% English-only · Spanish 5%

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

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -37.64%
Current HPI
149.3867
Rent YoY
▲ 2.65%
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

+65.0% since first listed
12 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-11 Price Changed $93,900 MAAR
  • 2025-10-10 Price Changed $94,000 MAAR
  • 2025-08-30 Listed $95,000 MAAR
  • 2021-03-08 Sold (Public Records) $16,500 Public Records
  • 2019-12-02 Sold (MLS) $41,000 MAAR
  • 2019-09-09 Listed $43,990 MAAR
  • 2006-11-22 Sold (Public Records) $138,644 Public Records
  • 2006-11-13 Sold (MLS) $69,862 MAAR
  • 2006-07-31 Listed $69,500 MAAR
  • 2004-05-10 Sold (MLS) $32,000 MAAR
  • 2003-09-03 Listed $41,000 MAAR
  • 1998-07-15 Listed $56,900 MAAR

Property tax history

+10.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $672 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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