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RC Davenport Plan 🏗️ New Construction
F Composite 32.05
Why this score? — see what drove the F 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 +7.6/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.4/5.0
  • Livability +3.0/5.0
  • Schools +2.7/10.0
  • 1% rule +2.2/10.0
  • DSCR +1.7/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$219,500

RC Davenport Plan · Calera, AL 35040
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,068 sqft · SingleFamily · 173 Days on market
Good condition ↓ 6% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

This new single-story home features a low-maintenance and modern design. An open-concept layout combines the kitchen, living and dining areas to maximize interior space, with a nearby patio for simple indoor-outdoor living. Three bedrooms are tucked away to the side of the home for optimal comfort and privacy, including the luxe owner's suite with a full bathroom.

Key facts

  • Luxe owner's suite
  • Full bathroom
  • Open-concept layout

Tags

OPEN-CONCEPT LAYOUTINDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVINGLUXE OWNER'S SUITEFULL BATHROOM

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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🏗️ New construction. The $219,500 list price is a builder figure, so every metric below is computed on the value from comparable previous sales — $250,437.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $220k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-302 ($-4k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $207k (5.8% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $181k (17.6% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $181k (17.6% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 59/100 on livability (#325 in AL) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, employment A-; Watch: amenities F, commute F, health & safety F.
  • Shelby County (suburban): math 30% / reading 58% proficiency, ranked #16 of 129 in AL (top 12%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Calera Intermediate School (math 22% / reading 46%, grade F, #311 of 627 statewide, top 50%, 766 students, 68% FRL); Calera Middle (math 9% / reading 45%, grade F, #147 of 257 statewide, top 58%, 755 students, 61% FRL); Calera High (math 18% / reading 21%, grade F, #169 of 305 statewide, top 59%, 1,066 students, 59% FRL) — zoned schools average 63% FRL vs 26% district-wide (37 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 27% at this address vs 44% district-wide (-17 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Shelby County average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.7%/yr); 427 active listings in the ZIP; 13 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 42d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 77% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 987 units permitted in Shelby County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Shelby County population projected at +23% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 173 days — a 12% lower offer ($193k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 55% 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 $180,832 (17.6% 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 173 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 18% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  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. 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?
  6. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
0.72%
Cap rate
4.85%
Cash-on-cash
-5.17%
DSCR
0.77
GRM
11.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$250,437
List price
$219,500
Delta
-12.35%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
813 Ashford Dr 0.25mi 3/2.0 1,068 (0%) 3mo $211,620 $198 86
877 Ashford Dr 0.25mi 3/2.0 1,068 (0%) 4mo $209,900 $197 86
821 Ashford Dr 0.25mi 3/2.0 1,012 (-5%) 3mo $206,500 $204 77
817 Ashford Dr 0.25mi 3/2.0 1,143 (+7%) 3mo $213,620 $187 74
628 Klynes Dr 0.53mi 3/2.0 1,068 (0%) 6mo $209,938 $197 71
609 Klynes Dr 0.47mi 3/2.0 1,143 (+7%) 3mo $230,000 $201 64
283 Amber Ave 0.28mi 3/2.0 1,209 (+13%) 3mo $232,000 $192 62
1003 Meriweather Dr 0.40mi 3/2.0 1,177 (+10%) 4mo $225,000 $191 61
608 Klynes Dr 0.55mi 3/2.0 1,143 (+7%) 3mo $230,000 $201 60
636 Klynes Dr 0.56mi 3/2.0 1,143 (+7%) 6mo $225,000 $197 58
625 Klynes Dr 0.59mi 3/2.0 1,209 (+13%) 4mo $229,555 $190 47
252 18th St 0.59mi 3/1.5 1,215 (+14%) 3mo $192,000 $158 46

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 · 3.67% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-24.4%
Equity multiple
0.16×
Total profit
$-58,570
Equity at exit
$37,341
10-year hold
IRR
-18.0%
Equity multiple
-0.01×
Total profit
$-70,566
Equity at exit
$21,653

Cash invested: $70,122 (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
7 active · 12 under contract
Months of supply
2.1 mo (48%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$236,800 ($203/sqft)
Median days on market
173 d
This list price
43% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+15.3% above current asking $/sqft

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

ZIP-level market 35040

Home prices YoY
-16.5%
Rents YoY
3.7%
Active inventory
427
Price-to-rent
10.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,808 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,313
Tax est. 1.5%
$313 /mo · $3,757/yr
Insurance
$104
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$380
Net cashflow
$-302

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,191
Max offer price $206,717
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-129 -5% $-216 +0% $-302 +5% $-389 +10% $-475
Rent -10% $-445 -5% $-374 +0% $-302 +5% $-231 +10% $-159
Rate -1.0pp $-176 -0.5pp $-238 base $-302 +0.5pp $-367 +1.0pp $-433

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
$62,609
Closing costs
$7,513
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.

Rent comps 13 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1114 Emerald Ridge Dr Calera, AL 3.0 2.0 1166 $1,476 $1.27 46d 1 0.25mi
884 Camden Loop Calera, AL 3.0 2.0 1143 $1,595 $1.40 17d 1 0.27mi
817 Ashford Dr Calera, AL 3.0 2.0 1143 $1,895 $1.66 72d 1 0.27mi
821 Ashford Dr Calera, AL 3.0 2.0 1012 $1,895 $1.87 72d 1 0.27mi
813 Ashford Dr Calera, AL 3.0 2.0 1068 $2,084 $1.95 39d 1 0.27mi
1925 2nd Ave Calera, AL 3.0 1.5 1005 $1,618 $1.61 33d 1 0.59mi
127 Renwick Ln Calera, AL 3.0 2.0 1395 $1,501 $1.08 72d 1 0.75mi
512 Camden Cove Cir Calera, AL 3.0 2.0 1500 $1,700 $1.13 39d 1 1.00mi
512 Camden Cove Cir Calera, AL 3.0 2.0 1500 $1,700 $1.13 41d 1 1.00mi
208 Hampton Dr Calera, AL 3.0 2.0 1293 $1,738 $1.34 65d 1 1.01mi
108 Flagstone Ln Calera, AL 3.0 2.0 1278 $1,385 $1.08 25d 1 1.09mi
500 Margaret Ln Calera, AL 3.0 2.0 1337 $1,653 $1.24 19d 1 1.12mi
100 Enclave Ave Calera, AL 3.0 2.0 1247 $1,585 $1.27 68d 1 1.42mi

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-08-08
    days on market $219,500 Active 173 DOM
  2. 2026-08-07
    days on market $219,500 Active 172 DOM
  3. 2026-08-06
    days on market $219,500 Active 171 DOM
  4. 2026-08-05
    days on market $219,500 Active 170 DOM
  5. 2026-08-04
    days on market $219,500 Active 169 DOM
  6. 2026-08-03
    days on market $219,500 Active 168 DOM
  7. 2026-07-31
    days on market $219,500 Active 165 DOM
  8. 2026-07-30
    days on market $219,500 Active 164 DOM
  9. 2026-07-30
    days on market $219,500 Active 163 DOM
  10. 2026-07-28
    days on market $219,500 Active 162 DOM
  11. 2026-07-24
    days on market $219,500 Active 158 DOM
  12. 2026-07-23
    days on market $219,500 Active 157 DOM
  13. 2026-07-22
    price $219,500 Active 156 DOM
  14. 2026-07-22
    days on market $218,500 Active 156 DOM
  15. 2026-07-21
    days on market $218,500 Active 155 DOM
  16. 2026-07-20
    days on market $218,500 Active 154 DOM
  17. 2026-07-19
    days on market $218,500 Active 152 DOM
  18. 2026-07-18
    days on market $218,500 Active 151 DOM
  19. 2026-07-16
    days on market $218,500 Active 150 DOM
  20. 2026-07-15
    days on market $218,500 Active 149 DOM
  21. 2026-07-14
    days on market $218,500 Active 148 DOM
  22. 2026-07-13
    days on market $218,500 Active 147 DOM
  23. 2026-07-13
    days on market $218,500 Active 146 DOM
  24. 2026-07-12
    price $218,500 Active 145 DOM
  25. 2026-07-11
    days on market $217,500 Active 145 DOM
  26. 2026-07-10
    days on market $217,500 Active 144 DOM
  27. 2026-07-09
    days on market $217,500 Active 143 DOM
  28. 2026-07-07
    days on market $217,500 Active 141 DOM
  29. 2026-07-06
    days on market $217,500 Active 140 DOM
  30. 2026-07-05
    days on market $217,500 Active 139 DOM
  31. 2026-07-03
    days on market $217,500 Active 137 DOM
  32. 2026-07-02
    days on market $217,500 Active 136 DOM
  33. 2026-07-01
    days on market $217,500 Active 135 DOM
  34. 2026-06-30
    days on market $217,500 Active 134 DOM
  35. 2026-06-29
    days on market $217,500 Active 133 DOM
  36. 2026-06-28
    days on market $217,500 Active 132 DOM
  37. 2026-06-27
    pricedays on market $217,500 Active 131 DOM
  38. 2026-06-27
    days on market $216,000 Active 130 DOM
  39. 2026-06-25
    days on market $216,000 Active 128 DOM
  40. 2026-06-22
    days on market $216,000 Active 126 DOM
  41. 2026-06-21
    days on market $216,000 Active 125 DOM
  42. 2026-06-18
    days on market $216,000 Active 122 DOM
  43. 2026-06-17
    days on market $216,000 Active 121 DOM
  44. 2026-06-16
    days on market $216,000 Active 120 DOM
  45. 2026-06-15
    days on market $216,000 Active 119 DOM
  46. 2026-06-13
    days on market $216,000 Active 117 DOM
  47. 2026-06-13
    days on market $216,000 Active 116 DOM
  48. 2026-06-10
    days on market $216,000 Active 114 DOM
  49. 2026-06-09
    days on market $216,000 Active 113 DOM
  50. 2026-06-08
    days on market $216,000 Active 112 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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 55% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 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
$21,700
− Mortgage interest
−$14,028
− Property taxes
−$3,757
− Insurance
−$1,252
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,736
− Management
−$1,736
− Depreciation
−$7,285
Taxable loss
−$8,095
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,943
After-tax cash flow
$-1,683/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 · 1 photo

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $5,340–$16,020 screening

This single-story home is in good condition with a modern design and low-maintenance features. A fresh coat of paint and some landscaping would significantly enhance its curb appeal and value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting the exterior brick — Enhances curb appeal and can increase both resale and rental value
  • Both Landscaping the front yard — Improves curb appeal and can increase both resale and rental value

ⓘ 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.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 27/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Calera Intermediate School F AL #311/627 Nat'l #24,299/41,679 Middle Calera Middle F AL #147/257 Nat'l #9,793/14,009 High Calera High F AL #169/305 Nat'l #14,491/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Shelby County
NCES district ID
0103030
Math proficiency
30% ▼ -28.00%
Reading proficiency
58% ▲ 2.00%
Median HH income
$66,672
Composite
39.29/100
National rank
#3995
State rank
#16 of 129 in AL
D Composite livability gradescore 59/100

Livability — Calera

Score
59/100
State rank
#325
US rank
#19917

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Calera, AL
County
Shelby County · 237,024 people
City population
19,304
Metro
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
Population (ZIP)
19,304
Household income
$84,554
Rent vs Own
21.1% rent · 78.9% own
Severe rent burden
6% of renters

Population outlook (Shelby County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
237,024 people
By 2030
249,868 · +5.4%
By 2040
272,778 · +15.1%
By 2050
291,062 · +22.8%
By 2075
326,049 · +37.6%
By 2100
335,870 · +41.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
Race & ethnicity
White 59% Black 30% Hispanic / Latino 9% Two or more races 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 7%
Common ancestry
Slovak 3% Italian 1% Serbian 1%
Foreign-born
6% · Canada, China
Languages at home
91% English-only · Spanish 6% Arabic 1% Chinese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Shelby

2024 margin
Solid R (+40.9) · D 29.0% · R 69.9% · Other 1.1%
2008→2024 swing
+12.6pp toward D · 2008: -53.4pp · 2024: -40.9pp
All cycles
2024: R+40.9 2020: R+40.4 2016: R+50.3 2012: R+55.6 2008: R+53.4

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Civics

Price history

-6.2% since first listed
6 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-02 Price Changed $214,500 Zillow
  • 2026-04-23 Price Changed $210,000 Zillow
  • 2026-04-16 Price Changed $207,000 Zillow
  • 2026-03-22 Price Changed $229,950 Zillow
  • 2026-02-20 Price Changed $229,700 Zillow
  • 2026-02-16 Listed $228,700 Zillow

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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