817 79th Pl S · Birmingham, AL 35206

$79,900

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 972 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 21 Days on market

Built 1948 7,405 sqft lot Est $72k · 11% over

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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 +28.7/30.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +8.1/10.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• Rent growth +3.0/5.0
• ARV discount +2.5/15.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +0.9/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Super cute cottage on one of South East Lakes most charming streets. TONS of updates and a HUGE yard make this house feel like home. More details to come

Key facts

• Cozy breakfast nook
• Wood counters
• Painted cabinets

Tags

• COTTAGE-STYLE HOME
• HARDWOOD LAMINATE FLOORING
• SUN-DRENCHED KITCHEN
• PAINTED CABINETS
• WOOD COUNTERS
• COZY BREAKFAST NOOK

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: No association fee

Exterior

• Parking: Off-street parking
• Security: Security system
• Utilities: Public water; Sewer connected; Internet service available
• Home design: Existing single-family home; Basement foundation
• Construction: Wood siding exterior
• Exterior features: Fenced yard; Covered patio

Interior

• Kitchen: Butcher block countertops; Built-in dishwasher; Gas oven; Refrigerator
• Bedrooms: Two bedrooms on the main level
• Flooring: Hardwood laminate
• Bathrooms: One full bathroom with tub/shower combo
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central cooling
• Interior features: Smooth ceilings; Hardwood laminate flooring throughout; Security system installed; Living room fireplace with woodburning firebox and tile surround; Partial basement (all unfinished) with daylight access; Attic present
• Laundry & utility: Main-level laundry area; Washer hookup; Dryer hookups for electric and gas; Electric water heater

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $80k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $265 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $80k).
• Recommended offer: $79k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 10.3% 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: Christian School (math 19% / reading 60%, grade F, #243 of 627 statewide, top 41%, 633 students, 62% FRL); Huffman High Schoolmagnet (math 2% / reading 2%, grade F, #291 of 305 statewide, top 100%, 1,147 students, 72% FRL) — zoned schools average 67% FRL vs 82% district-wide (16 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.8%/yr); 128 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 60% 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).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $552 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k 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.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 1.8% rent growth), your $22k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 21 days — a 2% lower offer ($79k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts since 5y 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.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1948 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% 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 $78,701 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1948 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. 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?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 10.28%
• Cash-on-cash: 14.22%
• DSCR: 1.63
• GRM: 6.3

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $71,928
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
7808 Vienna Ave	0.14mi	2/1.0	904 (-7%)	5mo	$51,000	$56	78
718 78th St S	0.35mi	2/1.0	1,037 (+7%)	8mo	$60,000	$58	66
904 75th St S	0.42mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,000 (+3%)	7mo	$139,000	$139	64
518 84th St S	0.67mi	2/1.0	993 (+2%)	4mo	$45,500	$46	62
7316 Rome Ave	0.54mi	3/1.0 (+1)	944 (-3%)	5mo	$75,000	$79	61
7801 7th Ave S	0.36mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,040 (+7%)	8mo	$125,000	$120	60
1009 S 82nd St	0.32mi	2/1.0	1,094 (+13%)	6mo	$55,000	$50	60
816 Vanderbilt St	0.28mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,096 (+13%)	3mo	$81,500	$74	58
758 Vanderbilt St	0.30mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,096 (+13%)	3mo	$175,000	$160	53
732 S 84th St	0.56mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,036 (+7%)	6mo	$65,000	$63	53
7916 5th Ave S	0.46mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,064 (+10%)	7mo	$145,000	$136	52
8035 4th Ave S	0.52mi	2/2.0	1,096 (+13%)	8mo	$50,000	$46	44

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: 3.2%
• Equity multiple: 1.12×
• Total profit: $2,732
• Equity at exit: $11,913

10-year hold

• IRR: 11.6%
• Equity multiple: 1.86×
• Total profit: $19,282
• Equity at exit: $6,908

Cash invested: $22,372 (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 35206

• Home prices YoY: -32.0%
• Rents YoY: 1.8%
• Active inventory: 128
• Price-to-rent: 6.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,050 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$419
• Tax from tax record: −$112 /mo · $1,344/yr
• Insurance: −$33
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$220
• Net cashflow: $265

Break-even live

Break-even rent $714

Max offer price $79,900

Occupancy floor 70%

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: $19,975
• Closing costs: $2,397
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
832 79th Pl S Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	960	$1,250	$1.30	24d	1	0.03mi
7808 Vienna Ave Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	904	$850	$0.94	44d	1	0.12mi
7825 Rugby Ct Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	929	$875	$0.94	21d	1	0.18mi
764 81st St S Unit B Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	800	$800	$1.00	44d	1	0.22mi
836 Vanderbilt St Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1072	$850	$0.79	24d	1	0.24mi
7823 Rugby Ave Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1023	$1,175	$1.15	44d	1	0.24mi
756 Vanderbilt St Birmingham, AL	3.0	2.0	1096	$1,000	$0.91	44d	1	0.31mi
8122 Rugby Ave Unit B Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	900	$795	$0.88	44d	1	0.33mi
8229 9th Ave S Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	997	$1,195	$1.20	3d	1	0.38mi
730 82nd Pl S Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	896	$1,023	$1.14	3d	1	0.40mi
7740 Rugby Ave Unit 2 Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	800	$1,000	$1.25	44d	1	0.45mi
7740 Rugby Ave Unit b Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	800	$1,100	$1.38	44d	1	0.45mi
7341 Rome Ave Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,275	$1.27	3d	1	0.46mi
7341 Rome Ave Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,300	$1.30	44d	1	0.46mi
7701 7th Ave S Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	800	$850	$1.06	24d	1	0.50mi
7728 Rugby Ave Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	700	$850	$1.21	44d	1	0.50mi
7404 Paris Ave Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.5	802	$1,200	$1.50	44d	1	0.51mi
630 77th St S Birmingham, AL	2.0	2.0	1100	$983	$0.89	3d	1	0.51mi
8035 4th Ave S Birmingham, AL	3.0	2.0	1096	$1,050	$0.96	44d	1	0.55mi
636 83rd Pl S Birmingham, AL	2.0	2.0	1062	$1,175	$1.11	44d	1	0.57mi
7313 Paris Ave Birmingham, AL	3.0	2.0	1000	$1,395	$1.40	3d	1	0.58mi
624 83rd Pl S Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	780	$975	$1.25	44d	1	0.59mi
7829 3rd Ave S Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.5	1005	$1,025	$1.02	44d	1	0.62mi
7801 3rd Ave S Unit B Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.5	1100	$1,000	$0.91	44d	1	0.63mi
409 Oporto Madrid Blvd Unit J Birmingham, AL	1.0	1.0	952	$850	$0.89	44d	1	0.65mi
7216 Paris Ave Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.5	966	$1,125	$1.16	19d	1	0.69mi
8129 2nd Ave S Unit B Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	900	$800	$0.89	44d	1	0.72mi
7213 Naples Ave Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.5	925	$1,100	$1.19	44d	1	0.75mi
7213 Naples Ave Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.5	937	$1,100	$1.17	12d	1	0.75mi
8021 1st Ave S Unit A Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	980	$950	$0.97	24d	1	0.77mi
8408 5th Ave S Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	890	$1,295	$1.46	10d	1	0.77mi
8408 5th Ave S Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,528	$1.39	44d	1	0.77mi
7721 1st Ave S Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	956	$949	$0.99	24d	1	0.81mi
8240 2nd Ave S Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	990	$875	$0.88	24d	1	0.84mi
7728 1st Ave S Apt C Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	950	$950	$1.00	44d	1	0.84mi
425 87th St S Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	890	$1,077	$1.21	44d	1	1.01mi
605 71st St S Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.5	1024	$1,303	$1.27	2d	1	1.09mi
7025 4th Ave S Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1090	$845	$0.78	44d	1	1.18mi
7119 1st Ave S Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	720	$1,000	$1.39	44d	1	1.22mi
2205 2nd Ave N Unit A Irondale, AL	1.0	1.0	750	$950	$1.27	44d	1	1.29mi

Listing history 30 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $79,900 Active 21 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $79,900 Active 20 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $79,900 Active 19 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $79,900 Active 18 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $79,900 Active 16 DOM
6. 2026-06-10
   days on market $79,900 Active 13 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $79,900 Active 12 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $79,900 Active 11 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $79,900 Active 10 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $79,900 Active 6 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $79,900 Active 5 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $79,900 Active 4 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $79,900 Active 3 DOM
14. 2026-05-28
    listed $79,900 Active
15. 2022-03-01
    soldstatus $117,212
16. 2021-06-16
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17. 2021-06-15
    soldstatus $102,150
18. 2021-06-07
    soldstatus $102,150 Sold 153-char remark

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20. 2021-05-21
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21. 2021-05-10
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22. 2021-05-01
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23. 2021-04-09
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24. 2021-03-25
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25. 2021-02-18
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26. 2021-02-17
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27. 2021-02-17
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28. 2008-04-29
    soldstatus $58,000
29. 2005-01-19
    soldstatus $79,400
30. 1996-07-17
    soldstatus $44,900

ⓘ 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: $1,344 · $112/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,344 · $112/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 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 7 unhealthy d/yr today · 9 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $12,599
• − Mortgage interest: −$4,476
• − Property taxes: −$1,344
• − Insurance: −$400
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,008
• − Management: −$1,008
• − Depreciation: −$2,324
• Taxable income: $2,040
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$490
• After-tax cash flow: $2,692/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): 15,621
• Household income: $42,549
• Rent vs Own: 51.1% rent · 48.9% own
• Severe rent burden: 1169.0

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 (73%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 73% White 22% Two or more races 3% Hispanic / Latino 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 1%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 97% English-only · Spanish 2% Other Indo-European 0%

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: ▼ -68.70%
• Current HPI: 146.2168
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.82%
• 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

+78.0% since first listed

17 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-28 Listed $79,900 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2022-03-01 Sold (Public Records) $117,212 Public Records
• 2021-06-16 Delisted — Greater Alabama MLS
• 2021-06-15 Sold (Public Records) $102,150 Public Records
• 2021-06-07 Sold (MLS) $102,150 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2021-06-01 Contingent — Greater Alabama MLS
• 2021-05-21 Delisted — Greater Alabama MLS
• 2021-05-10 Contingent — Greater Alabama MLS
• 2021-05-01 Delisted — Greater Alabama MLS
• 2021-04-09 Contingent — Greater Alabama MLS
• 2021-03-25 Relisted — Greater Alabama MLS
• 2021-02-18 Price Changed $112,500 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2021-02-17 Delisted — Greater Alabama MLS
• 2021-02-17 Listed $47,500 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2008-04-29 Sold (Public Records) $58,000 Public Records
• 2005-01-19 Sold (Public Records) $79,400 Public Records
• 1996-07-17 Sold (Public Records) $44,900 Public Records

Property tax history

+8.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,344 · +2.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.