209 Bemis St · Saraland, AL 36571

$199,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,612 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 34 Days on market

Built 1958 0.44 ac lot Est $285k · 30% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the D+ 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).

• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• Cash flow +12.4/30.0
• Schools +5.3/10.0
• DSCR +3.7/10.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• 1% rule +2.5/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

VRM $195,000-$225,000! Welcome to the HEART of SARALAND!!! WHAT A GREAT FLOOR PLAN! This home is 100% perfect for an BIG & GROWING family who desires a unique, mid-century modern home. 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space or another bedroom / office. So much POTENTIAL!!! It’s currently being used as a master bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! NEW 2023 Central HVAC upstairs & new mini splits downstairs. No window units needed unless desired. All plumbing and electrical has been serviced and maintained. Large front and back yard! Two shed convey with property. Call your favorite agent and go check it out! ** ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. *

Key facts

• Large lot
• Dining area
• Outdoor space

Tags

• LARGE LOT
• OUTDOOR SPACE
• DINING AREA
• BREAKFAST BAR
• SEPARATE LAUNDRY ROOM
• FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Driveway; Garage faces side
• Utilities: Cable available; Electricity available; Phone available; Public sewer; Water available; Electric: Other
• Home design: Single-family residence; Residential property type; Built in 1958; Slab foundation; Shutters on windows; Located in Lazy Acres subdivision
• Construction: Concrete construction
• Exterior features: No exterior features listed; No fencing; No pool or spa; View present

Interior

• Kitchen: Breakfast bar; White cabinets; Appliances: Other
• Bedrooms: 4 bedrooms
• Flooring: Concrete floors; Laminate floors
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Natural gas heating; Central air; Ceiling fans; Window units
• Interior features: Beamed ceilings; Crown molding; Separate dining room; Breakfast bar; White kitchen cabinets; No basement

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $199k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-33 ($-396/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $193k (2.9% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $150k (24.7% below list).
• Recommended offer: $150k (24.7% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 6.1% vs local median 3.9% in Saraland — 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 68/100 on livability (#72 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, crime A; Watch: amenities F, commute F, health & safety F.
• Saraland City (suburban): math 53% / reading 71% proficiency, ranked #6 of 129 in AL (top 5%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Zoned schools: Saraland Elementary School (math 71% / reading 82%, grade A, #12 of 627 statewide, top 2%, 958 students, 49% FRL); Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus (math 44% / reading 71%, grade B, #13 of 257 statewide, top 5%, 759 students, 48% FRL); Saraland High School (math 34% / reading 48%, grade F, #31 of 305 statewide, top 10%, 1,096 students, 50% FRL).
• Market conditions: 173 active listings in the ZIP; 1,678 units permitted in Mobile County in 2024 (264 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Mobile County population projected to shrink 8% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 34 days — a 3% lower offer ($193k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 4y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $11k (5%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1958 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% 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 $149,926 (24.7% 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 34 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 25% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Built in 1958 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
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: 0.75% ✗
• Cap rate: 6.09%
• Cash-on-cash: -0.71%
• DSCR: 0.97
• GRM: 11.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $284,708
• Comps found: 3

Show comp detail 3 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
118 Ideal Dr	0.14mi	4/2.5 (+1)	2,425 (-7%)	10mo	$265,000	$109	66
238 Autumn Dr	0.33mi	3/2.0	2,360 (-10%)	24mo	$236,500	$100	49
208 Strange Ave	0.71mi	4/3.0 (+1)	2,853 (+9%)	1mo	$370,000	$130	42

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: -17.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.38×
• Total profit: $-34,422
• Equity at exit: $29,672

10-year hold

• IRR: -9.7%
• Equity multiple: 0.41×
• Total profit: $-32,981
• Equity at exit: $17,206

Cash invested: $55,720 (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 36571

• Home prices YoY: -13.1%
• Active inventory: 173
• Price-to-rent: 11.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,499 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,044
• Tax from tax record: −$91 /mo · $1,091/yr
• Insurance: −$83
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$315
• Net cashflow: $-33

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,541

Max offer price $193,173

Occupancy floor 97%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $80	-5% $23	+0% $-33	+5% $-89	+10% $-146
Rent	-10% $-151	-5% $-92	+0% $-33	+5% $26	+10% $85
Rate	-1.0pp $67	-0.5pp $18	base $-33	+0.5pp $-85	+1.0pp $-137

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: $49,750
• Closing costs: $5,970
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 41 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $199,000 Active 34 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $199,000 Active 31 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $199,000 Active 30 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $199,000 Active 29 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $199,000 Active 28 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $199,000 Active 26 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $199,000 Active 25 DOM
8. 2026-06-10
   days on market $199,000 Active 23 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $199,000 Active 22 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $199,000 Active 21 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $199,000 Active 20 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $199,000 Active 16 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $199,000 Active 15 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $199,000 Active 14 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $199,000 Active 13 DOM
16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $199,000 Active 12 DOM
17. 2026-05-18
    listed $210,000 Active
18. 2024-07-29
    soldstatus $185,000
19. 2024-07-22
    soldstatus $185,000 Closed 1030-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1030 chars)

    VRM $195,000-$225,000! Welcome to the HEART of SARALAND!!! WHAT A GREAT FLOOR PLAN! This home is 100% perfect for an BIG & GROWING family who desires a unique, mid-century modern home. 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space or another bedroom / office. So much POTENTIAL!!! It’s currently being used as a master bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! NEW 2023 Central HVAC upstairs & new mini splits downstairs. No window units needed unless desired. All plumbing and electrical has been serviced and maintained. Large front and back yard! Two shed convey with property. Call your favorite agent and go check it out! ** ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. *

20. 2024-06-03
    status Pending 1030-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1030 chars)

    VRM $195,000-$225,000! Welcome to the HEART of SARALAND!!! WHAT A GREAT FLOOR PLAN! This home is 100% perfect for an BIG & GROWING family who desires a unique, mid-century modern home. 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space or another bedroom / office. So much POTENTIAL!!! It’s currently being used as a master bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! NEW 2023 Central HVAC upstairs & new mini splits downstairs. No window units needed unless desired. All plumbing and electrical has been serviced and maintained. Large front and back yard! Two shed convey with property. Call your favorite agent and go check it out! ** ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. *

21. 2024-05-06
    price $195,225 1030-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1030 chars)

    VRM $195,000-$225,000! Welcome to the HEART of SARALAND!!! WHAT A GREAT FLOOR PLAN! This home is 100% perfect for an BIG & GROWING family who desires a unique, mid-century modern home. 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space or another bedroom / office. So much POTENTIAL!!! It’s currently being used as a master bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! NEW 2023 Central HVAC upstairs & new mini splits downstairs. No window units needed unless desired. All plumbing and electrical has been serviced and maintained. Large front and back yard! Two shed convey with property. Call your favorite agent and go check it out! ** ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. *

22. 2024-04-13
    price $225,000 1030-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1030 chars)

    VRM $195,000-$225,000! Welcome to the HEART of SARALAND!!! WHAT A GREAT FLOOR PLAN! This home is 100% perfect for an BIG & GROWING family who desires a unique, mid-century modern home. 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space or another bedroom / office. So much POTENTIAL!!! It’s currently being used as a master bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! NEW 2023 Central HVAC upstairs & new mini splits downstairs. No window units needed unless desired. All plumbing and electrical has been serviced and maintained. Large front and back yard! Two shed convey with property. Call your favorite agent and go check it out! ** ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. *

23. 2024-04-02
    price $249,269 1030-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1030 chars)

    VRM $195,000-$225,000! Welcome to the HEART of SARALAND!!! WHAT A GREAT FLOOR PLAN! This home is 100% perfect for an BIG & GROWING family who desires a unique, mid-century modern home. 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space or another bedroom / office. So much POTENTIAL!!! It’s currently being used as a master bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! NEW 2023 Central HVAC upstairs & new mini splits downstairs. No window units needed unless desired. All plumbing and electrical has been serviced and maintained. Large front and back yard! Two shed convey with property. Call your favorite agent and go check it out! ** ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. *

24. 2024-04-02
    price $275,000 1030-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1030 chars)

    VRM $195,000-$225,000! Welcome to the HEART of SARALAND!!! WHAT A GREAT FLOOR PLAN! This home is 100% perfect for an BIG & GROWING family who desires a unique, mid-century modern home. 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space or another bedroom / office. So much POTENTIAL!!! It’s currently being used as a master bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! NEW 2023 Central HVAC upstairs & new mini splits downstairs. No window units needed unless desired. All plumbing and electrical has been serviced and maintained. Large front and back yard! Two shed convey with property. Call your favorite agent and go check it out! ** ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. *

25. 2024-04-02
    price $269,000 1030-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1030 chars)

    VRM $195,000-$225,000! Welcome to the HEART of SARALAND!!! WHAT A GREAT FLOOR PLAN! This home is 100% perfect for an BIG & GROWING family who desires a unique, mid-century modern home. 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space or another bedroom / office. So much POTENTIAL!!! It’s currently being used as a master bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! NEW 2023 Central HVAC upstairs & new mini splits downstairs. No window units needed unless desired. All plumbing and electrical has been serviced and maintained. Large front and back yard! Two shed convey with property. Call your favorite agent and go check it out! ** ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. *

26. 2024-03-26
    listed $275,000 Active 1030-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1030 chars)

    VRM $195,000-$225,000! Welcome to the HEART of SARALAND!!! WHAT A GREAT FLOOR PLAN! This home is 100% perfect for an BIG & GROWING family who desires a unique, mid-century modern home. 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space or another bedroom / office. So much POTENTIAL!!! It’s currently being used as a master bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! NEW 2023 Central HVAC upstairs & new mini splits downstairs. No window units needed unless desired. All plumbing and electrical has been serviced and maintained. Large front and back yard! Two shed convey with property. Call your favorite agent and go check it out! ** ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. *

27. 2022-11-30
    soldstatus $159,000
28. 2022-11-29
    soldstatus $159,000 Closed 700-char remark

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    Heart of Saraland- Great Floorplan! 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space. The other bonus room could be used as an office or 4th bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! Central HVAC upstairs & window units downstairs. Large front and back yard! Call your favorite agent and go check it out! * * ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. * *

29. 2022-11-29
    soldstatus $159,000 Closed

    Show marketing remark (700 chars)

    Heart of Saraland- Great Floorplan! 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space. The other bonus room could be used as an office or 4th bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! Central HVAC upstairs & window units downstairs. Large front and back yard! Call your favorite agent and go check it out! * * ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. * *

30. 2022-11-06
    status Pending
31. 2022-10-28
    status Pending 700-char remark

    Show marketing remark (700 chars)

    Heart of Saraland- Great Floorplan! 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space. The other bonus room could be used as an office or 4th bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! Central HVAC upstairs & window units downstairs. Large front and back yard! Call your favorite agent and go check it out! * * ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. * *

32. 2022-10-21
    historical

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    Heart of Saraland- Great Floorplan! 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space. The other bonus room could be used as an office or 4th bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! Central HVAC upstairs & window units downstairs. Large front and back yard! Call your favorite agent and go check it out! * * ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. * *

33. 2022-10-21
    historical 700-char remark

    Show marketing remark (700 chars)

    Heart of Saraland- Great Floorplan! 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space. The other bonus room could be used as an office or 4th bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! Central HVAC upstairs & window units downstairs. Large front and back yard! Call your favorite agent and go check it out! * * ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. * *

34. 2022-09-08
    listed $159,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (700 chars)

    Heart of Saraland- Great Floorplan! 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space. The other bonus room could be used as an office or 4th bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! Central HVAC upstairs & window units downstairs. Large front and back yard! Call your favorite agent and go check it out! * * ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. * *

35. 2022-09-08
    listed $159,000 Active 700-char remark

    Show marketing remark (700 chars)

    Heart of Saraland- Great Floorplan! 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, one bedroom and two bonus rooms downstairs, along with a full bathroom! The bonus room in the back is very large, and great for an entertaining space. The other bonus room could be used as an office or 4th bedroom. The ideas are endless with what you can achieve with this much space! Central HVAC upstairs & window units downstairs. Large front and back yard! Call your favorite agent and go check it out! * * ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO LOT DIMENSION ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. * *

36. 2020-10-01
    soldstatus $214,000
37. 2020-09-30
    soldstatus $124,000
38. 2015-09-22
    soldstatus $90,271
39. 2014-04-16
    soldstatus $56,500
40. 2005-04-14
    soldstatus $60,000
41. 2005-03-21
    soldstatus $60,000

ⓘ 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: $1,091 · $91/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,091 · $91/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 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $17,991
• − Mortgage interest: −$11,147
• − Property taxes: −$1,091
• − Insurance: −$995
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,439
• − Management: −$1,439
• − Depreciation: −$5,789
• Taxable loss: −$3,910
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$938
• After-tax cash flow: $542/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: Saraland City
• NCES district ID: 0100185
• Math proficiency: 53% ▼ -16.00%
• Reading proficiency: 71% ▲ 7.00%
• Median HH income: $51,173
• Composite: 52.78/100
• National rank: #1539
• State rank: #6 of 129 in AL

Livability — Saraland

• Score: 68/100
• State rank: #72
• US rank: #9880

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Saraland, AL
• County: Mobile County · 246,577 people
• City population: 17,143
• Metro: Mobile, AL
• Population (ZIP): 17,143
• Household income: $62,047
• Rent vs Own: 20.7% rent · 79.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 432.0

Population outlook (Mobile County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 415,303 people
• By 2030: 411,755 · -0.9%
• By 2040: 399,670 · -3.8%
• By 2050: 382,616 · -7.9%
• By 2075: 337,353 · -18.8%
• By 2100: 283,391 · -31.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (79%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 79% Black 16% Two or more races 3%
• Common ancestry: Italian 3% Lithuanian 2% Slovak 2%
• Foreign-born: 1% · China

Political lean MEDSL · Mobile

• 2024 margin: R (+16.4) · D 41.3% · R 57.7%
• 2008→2024 swing: -7.7pp toward R · 2008: -8.7pp · 2024: -16.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+16.4 2020: R+11.9 2016: R+13.9 2012: R+9.3 2008: R+8.7

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• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -37.39%
• Current HPI: 247.8527
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Mobile, 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

+231.7% since first listed

26 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-26 Price Changed $199,000 GCMLS AL
• 2026-05-18 Listed $210,000 GCMLS AL
• 2024-07-29 Sold (Public Records) $185,000 Public Records
• 2024-07-22 Sold (MLS) $185,000 GCMLS AL
• 2024-06-03 Pending — GCMLS AL
• 2024-05-06 Price Changed $195,225 GCMLS AL
• 2024-04-13 Price Changed $225,000 GCMLS AL
• 2024-04-02 Price Changed $249,269 GCMLS AL
• 2024-04-02 Price Changed $275,000 GCMLS AL
• 2024-04-02 Price Changed $269,000 GCMLS AL
• 2024-03-26 Listed $275,000 GCMLS AL
• 2022-11-30 Sold (Public Records) $159,000 Public Records
• 2022-11-29 Sold (MLS) $159,000 GCMLS AL
• 2022-11-29 Sold (MLS) $159,000 BCAR
• 2022-11-06 Pending — GCMLS AL
• 2022-10-28 Pending — BCAR
• 2022-10-21 Delisted — GCMLS AL
• 2022-10-21 Delisted — BCAR
• 2022-09-08 Listed $159,000 GCMLS AL
• 2022-09-08 Listed $159,000 BCAR
• 2020-10-01 Sold (Public Records) $214,000 Public Records
• 2020-09-30 Sold (MLS) $124,000 GCMLS AL
• 2015-09-22 Sold (Public Records) $90,271 Public Records
• 2014-04-16 Sold (Public Records) $56,500 Public Records
• 2005-04-14 Sold (Public Records) $60,000 Public Records
• 2005-03-21 Sold (Public Records) $60,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+0.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,091 · +18.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.