7578 Discovery Point Dr · Huntsville, AL 35806

$229,900

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,485 sqft · Townhouse · 79 Days on market

$155/sqft · at area comps Est $238k · at est. $75/mo HOA · 4% of rent ↓ 2% since listing

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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).

• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +9.0/15.0
• Cash flow +7.7/30.0
• Livability +4.1/5.0
• Rent growth +3.1/5.0
• Schools +2.9/10.0
• 1% rule +2.7/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• DSCR +1.8/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

TRANSFERABLE 2-10 WARRANTY REMAINING! Modern 3BR/2.5BA townhome in the heart of Huntsville! This stylish home features an open-concept layout, gourmet kitchen with beautiful countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious living area perfect for entertaining. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet and private bath. Home will also come with a new refrigerator and blinds. Enjoy low-maintenance living with a private patio and attached garage. Convenient to Redstone Arsenal, Research Park, and the Midtown development with dining and shopping. All information to be verified by purchaser.

Key facts

• Attached garage
• Gourmet kitchen
• Private patio

Tags

• GOURMET KITCHEN
• PRIVATE PATIO
• ATTACHED GARAGE
• CONVENIENT TO REDSTONE ARSENAL
• CONVENIENT TO RESEARCH PARK

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath townhouse listed at $230k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-269 ($-3k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $191k (16.9% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $177k (23.2% below list).
• Recommended offer: $177k (23.2% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 4.9% vs local median 3.8% in Huntsville — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 82/100 on livability (#3 in AL, #1,082 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime F.
• Huntsville City (urban): math 21% / reading 46% proficiency, ranked #48 of 129 in AL (top 37%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.6%/yr); 216 active listings in the ZIP; 14 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 26d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 4,709 units permitted in Madison County in 2024 (1,186 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $25k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $23k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Madison County population projected at +18% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$40k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 79 days — a 6% lower offer ($216k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts 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.

Recommended offer $176,574 (23.2% 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 79 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 23% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
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. 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?
7. 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?
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 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: 0.77% ✗
• Cap rate: 4.89%
• Cash-on-cash: -5.01%
• DSCR: 0.78
• GRM: 10.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $237,738
• List price: $229,900
• Delta: -3.30%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 17 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
7576 Discovery Point Dr	0.00mi	3/2.5	1,496 (+1%)	2mo	$229,900	$154	97
7583 Discovery Point Dr	0.03mi	3/2.5	1,554 (+5%)	10mo	$224,850	$145	82
7563 Discovery Point Dr	0.05mi	3/2.5	1,554 (+5%)	10mo	$227,350	$146	82
7561 Discovery Point Dr	0.05mi	3/2.5	1,554 (+5%)	10mo	$224,850	$145	82
7506 Discovery Point Dr	0.17mi	3/2.5	1,500 (+1%)	14mo	$219,850	$147	79
7508 Discovery Point Dr	0.16mi	3/2.5	1,554 (+5%)	11mo	$224,850	$145	76
7509 Discovery Point Dr	0.16mi	3/2.5	1,554 (+5%)	13mo	$224,850	$145	74
7507 Discovery Point Dr	0.17mi	3/2.5	1,554 (+5%)	13mo	$224,850	$145	74
7709 Helen Ln	0.06mi	3/3.0	1,376 (-7%)	12mo	$233,447	$170	73
7705 Helen Ln #119	0.05mi	3/3.0	1,306 (-12%)	7mo	$214,850	$165	70
7703 Helen Ln	0.05mi	3/3.0	1,306 (-12%)	8mo	$214,850	$165	69
7707 Helen Ln	0.06mi	3/3.0	1,306 (-12%)	9mo	$217,350	$166	68

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 2.57% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 20.6%
• Equity multiple: 2.67×
• Total profit: $107,398
• Equity at exit: $207,112

10-year hold

• IRR: 18.7%
• Equity multiple: 6.10×
• Total profit: $328,364
• Equity at exit: $446,645

Cash invested: $64,372 (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 35806

• Home prices YoY: 20.0%
• Rents YoY: 2.6%
• Active inventory: 216
• Price-to-rent: 10.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,766 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,206
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$287 /mo · $3,448/yr
• Insurance: −$96
• HOA: −$75
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$371
• Net cashflow: $-269

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,106

Max offer price $190,997

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-110	-5% $-189	+0% $-269	+5% $-348	+10% $-428
Rent	-10% $-408	-5% $-339	+0% $-269	+5% $-199	+10% $-129
Rate	-1.0pp $-153	-0.5pp $-210	base $-269	+0.5pp $-328	+1.0pp $-389

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: $57,475
• Closing costs: $6,897
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 14 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
7582 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1500	$1,720	$1.15	25d	1	0.01mi
7589 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1500	$1,720	$1.15	25d	1	0.02mi
7597 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1550	$1,800	$1.16	25d	1	0.04mi
7599 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1500	$1,720	$1.15	25d	1	0.04mi
7601 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1720	$1,720	$1.00	45d	1	0.05mi
7559 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1555	$2,450	$1.58	16d	1	0.05mi
710 Nick Fitcheard Rd NW Huntsville, AL	2.0	2.0	1200	$1,359	$1.13	16d	7	0.09mi
7502 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1626	$1,825	$1.12	45d	1	0.18mi
7500 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1527	$1,822	$1.19	16d	7	0.19mi
121 Foster Way Dr Huntsville, AL	2.0	2.0	937	$1,295	$1.38	45d	1	1.25mi
125 Foster Way Dr Huntsville, AL	2.0	2.0	937	$1,350	$1.44	45d	1	1.27mi
41 Addison Park Dr Huntsville, AL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1155	$1,635	$1.42	16d	45	1.28mi
741 Plummer Rd Huntsville, AL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1025	$1,744	$1.70	16d	15	1.33mi
1012 Scarlet Woods Huntsville, AL	2.0	2.0	1626	$1,699	$1.04	23d	1	1.44mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $75 · $900/yr

Listing history 19 events

1. 2026-06-22
   days on market $229,900 Active 79 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $229,900 Active 76 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $229,900 Active 75 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $229,900 Active 74 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $229,900 Active 73 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $229,900 Active 71 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $229,900 Active 68 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $229,900 Active 67 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $229,900 Active 66 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $229,900 Active 65 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $229,900 Active 61 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $229,900 Active 60 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $229,900 Active 59 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $229,900 Active 58 DOM
15. 2026-05-30
    days on market $229,900 Active 57 DOM
16. 2026-04-05
    historical $1,720
17. 2026-04-03
    listed $229,900 Active 600-char remark

    Show marketing remark (600 chars)

    TRANSFERABLE 2-10 WARRANTY REMAINING! Modern 3BR/2.5BA townhome in the heart of Huntsville! This stylish home features an open-concept layout, gourmet kitchen with beautiful countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious living area perfect for entertaining. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet and private bath. Home will also come with a new refrigerator and blinds. Enjoy low-maintenance living with a private patio and attached garage. Convenient to Redstone Arsenal, Research Park, and the Midtown development with dining and shopping. All information to be verified by purchaser.

18. 2026-03-29
    price $1,720
19. 2026-03-12
    listed $1,750

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $21,189
• − Mortgage interest: −$12,878
• − Property taxes: −$3,448
• − Insurance: −$1,150
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,695
• − Management: −$1,695
• − HOA: −$900
• − Depreciation: −$6,688
• Taxable loss: −$7,265
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$1,744
• After-tax cash flow: $-1,483/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: Huntsville City
• NCES district ID: 0101800
• Math proficiency: 21% ▼ -23.00%
• Reading proficiency: 46% ▬ 0.00%
• Median HH income: $48,264
• Composite: 28.84/100
• National rank: #6647
• State rank: #48 of 129 in AL

Livability — Huntsville

• Score: 82/100
• State rank: #3
• US rank: #1082

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Huntsville, AL
• County: Madison County · 380,832 people
• City population: 220,435
• Metro: Huntsville, AL
• Population (ZIP): 29,161
• Household income: $86,768
• Rent vs Own: 54.2% rent · 45.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 1249.0

Population outlook (Madison County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 392,086 people
• By 2030: 409,788 · +4.5%
• By 2040: 440,557 · +12.4%
• By 2050: 460,990 · +17.6%
• By 2075: 502,872 · +28.3%
• By 2100: 513,623 · +31.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
• Race & ethnicity: White 58% Black 30% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 5% Asian 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 2% Italian 2% Serbian 2%
• Foreign-born: 7% · Canada, Vietnam, China
• Languages at home: 93% English-only · Spanish 2% Other Indo-European 1% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Madison

• 2024 margin: Lean R (+9.0) · D 44.7% · R 53.7% · Other 1.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: +6.0pp toward D · 2008: -14.9pp · 2024: -9.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+9.0 2020: R+8.0 2016: R+16.8 2012: R+18.7 2008: R+14.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 71.67%
• Current HPI: 430.5866
• Rent YoY: ▲ 2.57%
• Metro: Huntsville, 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

-1.7% since first listed

4 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-05 Rental Removed $1,720 TENANTTURNER2
• 2026-04-03 Listed $229,900 VMLS
• 2026-03-29 Price Changed $1,720 TENANTTURNER2
• 2026-03-12 Listed for Rent $1,750 TENANTTURNER2