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6701 Dickens Ferry Rd #100
C Composite 55.06
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 +16.8/30.0
  • ARV discount +12.8/15.0
  • 1% rule +7.7/10.0
  • DSCR +5.2/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +2.3/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$99,999

6701 Dickens Ferry Rd #100 · Mobile, AL 36608
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,288 sqft · Condo public records · 237 Days on market
Built 1983 $78/sqft · 11% below area Est $113k · 12% under $340/mo HOA · 27% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to the gated Stonegate community of townhouse condos. This open concept unit will provide many cozy memories with walkout patio and storage closet. New vinyl flooring throughout and fresh paint make for your new start! Two-bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms in each one makes for convenient living. There is even a half bath downstairs! Here are just a few of the amenities that are included in your monthly dues: doggie station and park; swimming pool; clubhouse; garbage; floodlights; camera monitoring; exterior (from the studs out) maintenance, insurance and termite control; ground maintenance and more. Buyer or buyer's agent to confirm all information. Thank you! Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

Key facts

  • Gated community
  • Fresh paint
  • Open concept

Tags

GATED COMMUNITYOPEN CONCEPTWALKOUT PATIOSTORAGE CLOSETNEW VINYL FLOORINGFRESH PAINT

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 2-bed/2.5-bath condo listed at $100k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $64 ($768/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $100k).
  • Recommended offer: $88k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.1% vs local median 4.9% in Mobile — 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 75/100 on livability (#20 in AL, #4,262 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools D-, crime F, employment D-.
  • Mobile County (urban): math 15% / reading 39% proficiency, ranked #81 of 129 in AL (top 63%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 67% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.2%/yr); 338 active listings in the ZIP; 17 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 41% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 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 $691 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k 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 237 days — a 12% lower offer ($88k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $9k (8%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $66k; list at $100k implies a 52% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 27% of rent.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $87,999 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 237 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  3. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. 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?
  7. 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?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.27%
Cap rate
7.06%
Cash-on-cash
2.74%
DSCR
1.12
GRM
6.6

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$113,220
List price
$99,999
Delta
-11.68%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
6513 Cedar Bend Ct Unit B 0.24mi 2/2.5 1,274 (-1%) 11mo $142,000 $111 78

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 · 6.15% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-7.2%
Equity multiple
0.72×
Total profit
$-7,799
Equity at exit
$14,910
10-year hold
IRR
6.9%
Equity multiple
1.62×
Total profit
$17,349
Equity at exit
$8,646

Cash invested: $28,000 (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 36608

Rents YoY
6.2%
Active inventory
338
Price-to-rent
6.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,271 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$524
Tax from tax record
$34 /mo · $406/yr
Insurance
$42
HOA
$340
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$267
Net cashflow
$64

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,190
Max offer price $99,999
Occupancy floor 90%

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
$25,000
Closing costs
$3,000
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 17 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
6701 Dickens Ferry Rd #30 Mobile, AL 3.0 2.5 1342 $1,395 $1.04 20d 1 0.03mi
101 Foreman Rd Mobile, AL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 835 $1,059 $1.27 43d 9 0.08mi
6601 Old Shell Rd Unit 3 Mobile, AL 2.0 1.0 950 $975 $1.03 20d 1 0.17mi
6474B Cedar Bend Ct Mobile, AL 2.0 2.0 1444 $1,600 $1.11 43d 1 0.25mi
1 Country Ln Mobile, AL 1.0–2.0 1.0 850 $1,221 $1.44 13d 10 0.31mi
6427 Airport Blvd Mobile, AL 2.0–3.0 2.0–2.5 1214 $1,387 $1.14 43d 10 0.79mi
6200 Airport Blvd Apt 174 Mobile, AL 2.0 2.0 1000 $1,050 $1.05 43d 1 1.02mi
6200 Airport Blvd Unit 48 Mobile, AL 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,000 $1.00 20d 1 1.03mi
6200 Airport Blvd Unit 56 Mobile, AL 2.0 1.0 1000 $900 $0.90 43d 1 1.04mi
6016 Magnolia Pl E Mobile, AL 3.0 2.0 1600 $1,800 $1.12 43d 1 1.04mi
133 East Dr Mobile, AL 1.0–2.0 1.0 821 $1,024 $1.25 13d 4 1.14mi
6700 Wall St Mobile, AL 2.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1231 $1,249 $1.01 13d 6 1.30mi
668 Willow Pointe Dr Mobile, AL 2.0 2.0 1029 $1,750 $1.70 43d 1 1.30mi
668 Willow Pointe Dr Mobile, AL 2.0 2.0 1029 $1,650 $1.60 20d 1 1.30mi
176 2nd Ave Mobile, AL 3.0 1.0 1056 $895 $0.85 20d 1 1.31mi
7601 Airport Blvd Mobile, AL 2.0–4.0 2.0 1082 $1,050 $0.97 13d 5 1.34mi
6725 Zeigler Blvd Mobile, AL 1.0–2.0 1.0 850 $1,282 $1.51 13d 7 1.35mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$340 · $4,080/yr
Likely covers
trashpoolsecurity
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 24 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $99,999 Active 237 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $99,999 Active 236 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $99,999 Active 235 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $99,999 Active 234 DOM
  5. 2026-06-14
    days on market $99,999 Active 232 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $99,999 Active 231 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $99,999 Active 229 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $99,999 Active 228 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $99,999 Active 227 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $99,999 Active 226 DOM
  11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $99,999 Active 223 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $99,999 Active 222 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $99,999 Active 221 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $99,999 Active 220 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $99,999 Active 219 DOM
  16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $99,999 Active 218 DOM
  17. 2026-03-20
    price $99,999 729-char remark
    Show marketing remark (730 chars)

    Welcome to the gated Stonegate community of townhouse condos. This open concept unit will provide many cozy memories with walkout patio and storage closet. New vinyl flooring throughout and fresh paint make for your new start! Two-bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms in each one makes for convenient living. There is even a half bath downstairs! Here are just a few of the amenities that are included in your monthly dues: doggie station and park; swimming pool; clubhouse; garbage; floodlights; camera monitoring; exterior (from the studs out) maintenance, insurance and termite control; ground maintenance and more. Buyer or buyer's agent to confirm all information. Thank you! Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

  18. 2026-03-20
    price $99,999 730-char remark
    Show marketing remark (730 chars)

    Welcome to the gated Stonegate community of townhouse condos. This open concept unit will provide many cozy memories with walkout patio and storage closet. New vinyl flooring throughout and fresh paint make for your new start! Two-bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms in each one makes for convenient living. There is even a half bath downstairs! Here are just a few of the amenities that are included in your monthly dues: doggie station and park; swimming pool; clubhouse; garbage; floodlights; camera monitoring; exterior (from the studs out) maintenance, insurance and termite control; ground maintenance and more. Buyer or buyer's agent to confirm all information. Thank you! Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

  19. 2025-10-24
    listed $109,000 Active 729-char remark
    Show marketing remark (730 chars)

    Welcome to the gated Stonegate community of townhouse condos. This open concept unit will provide many cozy memories with walkout patio and storage closet. New vinyl flooring throughout and fresh paint make for your new start! Two-bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms in each one makes for convenient living. There is even a half bath downstairs! Here are just a few of the amenities that are included in your monthly dues: doggie station and park; swimming pool; clubhouse; garbage; floodlights; camera monitoring; exterior (from the studs out) maintenance, insurance and termite control; ground maintenance and more. Buyer or buyer's agent to confirm all information. Thank you! Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

  20. 2025-10-24
    listed $109,000 Active 730-char remark
    Show marketing remark (730 chars)

    Welcome to the gated Stonegate community of townhouse condos. This open concept unit will provide many cozy memories with walkout patio and storage closet. New vinyl flooring throughout and fresh paint make for your new start! Two-bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms in each one makes for convenient living. There is even a half bath downstairs! Here are just a few of the amenities that are included in your monthly dues: doggie station and park; swimming pool; clubhouse; garbage; floodlights; camera monitoring; exterior (from the studs out) maintenance, insurance and termite control; ground maintenance and more. Buyer or buyer's agent to confirm all information. Thank you! Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

  21. 2025-05-13
    price $118,900
  22. 2025-05-13
    price $118,900
  23. 2025-03-03
    listed $119,900 Active
  24. 2004-10-07
    soldstatus $65,900

ⓘ 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
$406 · $34/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$410 · $34/mo
Expected delta
+$4/yr ($0/mo · 0.9%)

ⓘ 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 · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 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
$15,250
− Mortgage interest
−$5,601
− Property taxes
−$406
− Insurance
−$500
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,220
− Management
−$1,220
− HOA
−$4,080
− Depreciation
−$2,909
Taxable loss
−$687
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$165
After-tax cash flow
$933/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
Mobile County
NCES district ID
0102370
Math proficiency
15% ▼ -28.00%
Reading proficiency
39% ▬ 0.00%
Median HH income
$42,455
Composite
22.9/100
National rank
#8002
State rank
#81 of 129 in AL

Livability — Mobile

Score
75/100
State rank
#20
US rank
#4262

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Mobile, AL
County
Mobile County · 246,577 people
City population
205,729
Metro
Mobile, AL
Population (ZIP)
38,890
Household income
$61,146
Rent vs Own
45.8% rent · 54.2% own
Severe rent burden
1823.0

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
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
Race & ethnicity
White 56% Black 35% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 4% Asian 2%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 3% Italian 2% Slovak 2%
Foreign-born
4% · Canada
Languages at home
95% English-only · Spanish 2% Arabic 1% Other Indo-European 1%

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
▼ -224.52%
Current HPI
198.9469
Rent YoY
▲ 6.15%
Metro
Mobile, AL
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.94%
F500 in state
4

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+51.7% since first listed
8 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-20 Price Changed $99,999 GCMLS AL
  • 2026-03-20 Price Changed $99,999 BCAR
  • 2025-10-24 Listed $109,000 GCMLS AL
  • 2025-10-24 Listed $109,000 BCAR
  • 2025-05-13 Price Changed $118,900 GCMLS AL
  • 2025-05-13 Price Changed $118,900 BCAR
  • 2025-03-03 Listed $119,900 BCAR
  • 2004-10-07 Sold (Public Records) $65,900 Public Records

Property tax history

-6.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $406 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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