1216 Woodland Ave SW · Birmingham, AL 35211

$90,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,005 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 17 Days on market

Built 1980 6,969 sqft lot Est $66k · 36% over

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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 +30.0/30.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +8.1/10.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +0.9/10.0
• ARV discount +0.0/15.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to this charming home located in the desirable city of Birmingham, Alabama. Situated in a quiet neighborhood, this property offers a peaceful and convenient lifestyle. This property is ideally located near many Birmingham favorites, including Legions Field, Birmingham International Raceway, and UAB, which encompasses both a renowned school and hospital. This home presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a comfortable and well-connected living space. Don't miss the chance to make this property your own and experience the best of what Birmingham has to offer. HVAC 2015

Key facts

• Investment property
• 6,969 sq ft lot
• Parking

Tags

• INVESTMENT PROPERTY

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Subdivision: West Princeton

Exterior

• Parking: Off-street parking; One carport space
• Utilities: Public water; Connected sewer; Electric water heater; Internet service available
• Home design: Existing (previously built) single-family wood home; Slab foundation
• Construction: Wood construction
• Exterior features: No pool; No patio; No deck; No garden/patio; Not waterfront; Lot approximately 0.16 acres; Not in flood plain; No notable lot view

Interior

• Kitchen: Laminate countertops
• Bedrooms: Master bedroom on main level; Additional bedroom on main level
• Flooring: Hardwood and laminate floors
• Bathrooms: One full bathroom on main level
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central cooling
• Interior features: Ceilings: other (see remarks); No special interior features listed
• Laundry & utility: Washer hookup; Electric dryer hookup; Laundry located on main level in a closet; Pull-down attic access

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 $339 ($4k/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: $89k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 10.8% vs local median 6.2% in Birmingham — 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 67/100 on livability (#78 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities C-, crime F, employment F.
• Birmingham City (urban): math 4% / reading 20% proficiency, ranked #116 of 129 in AL (top 90%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 82% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Hemphill Elementary School (math 5% / reading 24%, grade F, #508 of 627 statewide, top 84%, 336 students, 87% FRL); Parker High School (math 2% / reading 2%, grade F, #291 of 305 statewide, top 100%, 826 students, 90% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-0.0%/yr); 154 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); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,114 units permitted in Jefferson County in 2024 (556 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 40% of the median local income ($35k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

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.
• Jefferson County population projected to shrink 4% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 17 days — a 2% lower offer ($89k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts since 11y 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 $75k; 20% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $88,650 (1.5% below list)

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. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
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: 1.31% ✓
• Cap rate: 10.81%
• Cash-on-cash: 16.15%
• DSCR: 1.72
• GRM: 6.4

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $66,330
• Comps found: 10

Show comp detail 10 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
3102 Border St	0.61mi	3/1.0	1,019 (+1%)	1mo	$75,000	$74	68
1324 1st Ct W	0.35mi	2/1.0 (-1)	978 (-3%)	22mo	$27,900	$29	56
1312 1st Ct W	0.34mi	3/2.0	1,148 (+14%)	3mo	$177,000	$154	54
719 Washington Ave SW	0.56mi	3/1.0	1,064 (+6%)	13mo	$40,000	$38	53
809 11th St SW	0.52mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,113 (+11%)	0mo	$7,500	$7	52
1320 1st Ct W	0.35mi	3/2.0	1,148 (+14%)	14mo	$179,900	$157	44
1205 4th Ct W	0.62mi	3/1.5	1,146 (+14%)	7mo	$43,000	$38	40
1621 Woodland Ave SW	0.49mi	3/1.0	1,128 (+12%)	24mo	$75,000	$66	37
1825 Madison Ave SW	0.72mi	3/1.0	887 (-12%)	15mo	$117,000	$132	34
1651 Waco Ave SW	0.72mi	4/1.0 (+1)	1,153 (+15%)	12mo	$65,000	$56	27

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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 3.8%
• Equity multiple: 1.14×
• Total profit: $3,565
• Equity at exit: $13,419

10-year hold

• IRR: 10.4%
• Equity multiple: 1.70×
• Total profit: $17,590
• Equity at exit: $7,782

Cash invested: $25,200 (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 35211

• Rents YoY: -0.0%
• Active inventory: 154
• Price-to-rent: 6.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,176 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$472
• Tax from tax record: −$80 /mo · $963/yr
• Insurance: −$38
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$247
• Net cashflow: $339

Break-even live

Break-even rent $746

Max offer price $90,000

Occupancy floor 66%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $390	-5% $365	+0% $339	+5% $314	+10% $288
Rent	-10% $246	-5% $293	+0% $339	+5% $386	+10% $432
Rate	-1.0pp $384	-0.5pp $362	base $339	+0.5pp $316	+1.0pp $292

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: $22,500
• Closing costs: $2,700
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1220 Alabama Ave SW Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.5	1175	$1,350	$1.15	45d	1	0.08mi
1228 Fulton Ave SW Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	900	$800	$0.89	45d	1	0.16mi
1217 Fulton Ave SW Birmingham, AL	4.0	2.0	1397	$1,395	$1.00	45d	1	0.19mi
405 11th St SW Unit B Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	1065	$800	$0.75	45d	1	0.20mi
1437 Woodland Ave SW Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1369	$1,100	$0.80	4d	1	0.31mi
219 12th St W Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	800	$799	$1.00	24d	1	0.43mi
1501 Princeton Ave SW Birmingham, AL	3.0	2.0	1260	$1,350	$1.07	45d	1	0.45mi
1100 Cotton Ave SW Unit b Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.5	816	$988	$1.21	45d	1	0.45mi
1012 Cotton Ave SW Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1232	$1,000	$0.81	45d	1	0.48mi
719 Washington Ave SW Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1064	$950	$0.89	13d	1	0.54mi
521 16th St SW Unit 523 Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	800	$800	$1.00	45d	1	0.54mi
1645 Woodland Ave SW Birmingham, AL	4.0	2.0	1298	$1,300	$1.00	20d	1	0.57mi
1024 4th Ave W Unit B Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	840	$823	$0.98	45d	1	0.60mi
1621 2nd Ct W Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1074	$1,095	$1.02	45d	1	0.61mi
644 Alabama Ave SW Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1274	$1,125	$0.88	24d	1	0.61mi
1000 4th Ave W Unit 4 Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	840	$823	$0.98	24d	1	0.62mi
916 14th St SW Unit F Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	870	$800	$0.92	45d	1	0.63mi
916 14th St SW Unit A Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	870	$800	$0.92	24d	1	0.63mi
916 14th St SW Unit F Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	800	$800	$1.00	13d	1	0.63mi
908 4th Ave W Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	700	$745	$1.06	24d	1	0.65mi
132 17th St SW Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	738	$945	$1.28	45d	1	0.65mi
1800 Woodland Ave SW Birmingham, AL	4.0	1.0	1411	$1,195	$0.85	3d	1	0.70mi
608 Fulton Ave SW Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1271	$1,300	$1.02	45d	1	0.71mi
724 4th Ct W Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1300	$930	$0.72	45d	1	0.78mi
2916 24th Street Ensley Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	850	$590	$0.69	24d	1	0.82mi
1119 Graymont Ave W Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1260	$1,073	$0.85	3d	1	0.83mi
2309 Eufaula Ave Birmingham, AL	4.0	2.0	1454	$1,395	$0.96	24d	1	0.85mi
624 4th Ct W Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.5	992	$1,250	$1.26	45d	1	0.86mi
2304 Eufaula Ave Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1381	$980	$0.71	45d	1	0.88mi
1136 15th St SW Birmingham, AL	4.0	2.0	1296	$1,395	$1.08	24d	1	0.88mi
1816 Saint Charles Ave SW Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1395	$1,295	$0.93	24d	1	0.89mi
1728 Princeton Ave SW Birmingham, AL	4.0	2.0	1334	$1,300	$0.97	45d	1	0.89mi
1101 7th Ave W Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1248	$1,250	$1.00	45d	1	0.89mi
413 Fulton Ave SW Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	940	$525	$0.56	4d	1	0.89mi
827 6th Ave W Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1214	$1,075	$0.89	24d	1	0.91mi
2709 30th Street Ensley Birmingham, AL	4.0	2.0	1410	$1,323	$0.94	3d	1	0.92mi
1734 Lee Ave SW Birmingham, AL	4.0	1.0	1142	$1,150	$1.01	20d	1	0.93mi
612 12th St W Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.5	1242	$1,150	$0.93	45d	1	0.93mi
1620 Alemeda Ave SW Birmingham, AL	3.0	2.0	1314	$1,295	$0.99	3d	1	0.98mi
617 7th St W Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.5	1120	$1,175	$1.05	45d	1	1.03mi

Listing history 11 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $90,000 Active 17 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $90,000 Active 14 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $90,000 Active 13 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $90,000 Active 12 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $90,000 Active 11 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $90,000 Active 9 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $90,000 Active 6 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $90,000 Active 5 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $90,000 Active 4 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    remarks 159-char remark
11. 2026-06-07
    listed $90,000 Active 3 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: $963 · $80/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $963 · $80/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 ≥106°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $14,108
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,041
• − Property taxes: −$963
• − Insurance: −$450
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,129
• − Management: −$1,129
• − Depreciation: −$2,618
• Taxable income: $2,779
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$667
• After-tax cash flow: $3,402/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: Birmingham City
• NCES district ID: 0100390
• Math proficiency: 4% ▼ -17.00%
• Reading proficiency: 20% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $31,988
• Composite: 9.49/100
• National rank: #9850
• State rank: #116 of 129 in AL

Livability — Birmingham

• Score: 67/100
• State rank: #78
• US rank: #10412

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Birmingham, AL
• County: Jefferson County · 527,445 people
• City population: 210,422
• Metro: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
• Population (ZIP): 24,924
• Household income: $34,884
• Rent vs Own: 59.7% rent · 40.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 2161.0

Population outlook (Jefferson County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 669,185 people
• By 2030: 669,694 · +0.1%
• By 2040: 661,388 · -1.2%
• By 2050: 643,086 · -3.9%
• By 2075: 577,267 · -13.7%
• By 2100: 474,758 · -29.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (77%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 77% White 10% Hispanic / Latino 10% Two or more races 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 7%
• Foreign-born: 6% · Canada
• Languages at home: 91% English-only · Spanish 8% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Jefferson

• 2024 margin: D (+10.4) · D 54.6% · R 44.2% · Other 1.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: +5.4pp toward D · 2008: 5.1pp · 2024: 10.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+10.4 2020: D+13.2 2016: D+7.2 2012: D+6.0 2008: D+5.1

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -49.29%
• Current HPI: 91.2903
• Rent YoY: ▬ -0.01%
• Metro: Birmingham-Hoover, 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

+129.6% since first listed

10 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-04 Listed $90,000 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2024-01-24 Sold (Public Records) $75,000 Public Records
• 2024-01-22 Sold (MLS) $75,000 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2023-12-29 Contingent — Greater Alabama MLS
• 2023-12-22 Listed $65,000 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2015-07-10 Sold (Public Records) $50,500 Public Records
• 2015-04-29 Sold (MLS) $6,000 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2015-03-27 Listed $14,900 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2002-01-09 Sold (Public Records) $46,500 Public Records
• 1980-06-01 Sold (Public Records) $39,200 Public Records

Property tax history

+4.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $963 · +5.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.