111 Ave A · Opelika, AL
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 3/10 · Minor
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $916 – $1,700
Heat risk 5/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 104°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 19 days/yr
Wind risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 76.0%
Air-quality risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 0 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 0 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the F 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 +9.7/30.0
- ARV discount +7.5/15.0
- Rent growth +4.1/5.0
- Livability +3.2/5.0
- Schools +2.9/10.0
- DSCR +2.7/10.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- 1% rule +1.6/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$214,900
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Welcome to this charming single-family home situated on a spacious 0.46-acre lot in a quiet Opelika neighborhood. This one-story residence, built in 1998, offers 1200 sq ft of comfortable living space with a functional layout that's easy to maintain and full of potential. This Remodeled Ranch-style home boasts a new architectural shingled roof for durability and exterior paint and decor for charm. HVAC system is brand New as well, providing "worry free" heating and cooling and ensuring year-round comfort. Additional features new interior paint, custom remodeled bathrooms with updated "spa like" design concepts , new modern light fixtures throughout, stainless appliances, premium granite countertops, millwork and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. With a generous lot size of 100 x 200, this property provides ample outdoor space for expansion, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Don't miss your chance to own a well-located property with room to grow—schedule your showing today!
Key facts
- Stainless appliances
- 0.46-acre lot
- New hvac system
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Property features AI
Finance
- Other: Lot approximately 0.459 acre; Public records used for living area and lot size
- HOA & community: Has association; Association fee covers other items
Exterior
- Parking: Open parking; Parking pad
- Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electricity available; Cable available; Water available; Sewer available
- Home design: Single-family residence (house); Built in 1998; Entry level: main level
- Construction: Other construction materials; Other roof type; Built in 1998
- Exterior features: Level lot; Other exterior features; Sidewalks; Street lights; Stables on the property
Interior
- Kitchen: Dishwasher; Microwave; Other kitchen features
- Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms on the main level
- Flooring: Other flooring
- Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms (main level)
- Heating & cooling: Heat pump heating; Central air conditioning; Additional/other cooling
- Interior features: High ceilings; Updated/remodeled condition; One-level living
- Laundry & utility: Laundry closet; Other laundry features
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $215k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-142 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $190k (11.7% below list).
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $142k (33.7% below list).
- Recommended offer: $142k (33.7% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
- Cap rate 5.5% vs local median 3.8% in Opelika — 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 63/100 on livability (#188 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment C-, crime F, amenities F.
- Opelika City (urban): math 27% / reading 43% proficiency, ranked #45 of 129 in AL (top 35%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 62% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Zoned schools: Jeter Primary School (422 students, 71% FRL); Opelika Middle School (math 19% / reading 39%, grade F, #134 of 257 statewide, top 53%, 1,132 students, 72% FRL); Opelika High School (math 27% / reading 24%, grade F, #111 of 305 statewide, top 37%, 1,562 students, 62% FRL).
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.2%/yr); 534 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 67% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,858 units permitted in Lee County in 2024 (113 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.
- Lee County population projected at +54% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 47 days — a 3% lower offer ($208k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 3 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.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 76% 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.
Questions for the listing agent
- 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?
- It's been on market 47 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 34% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 0.66% ✗
- Cap rate
- 5.50%
- Cash-on-cash
- -2.84%
- DSCR
- 0.87
- GRM
- 12.6
CMA / ARV
- ARV (on-the-fly)
- $31,968
- Comps found
- 1
Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 Smith Ct | 0.09mi | 2/1.0 (-1) | 816 (-6%) | 13mo | $30,000 | $37 | 66 |
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 · 6.25% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -18.1%
- Equity multiple
- 0.35×
- Total profit
- $-39,193
- Equity at exit
- $32,042
- IRR
- -5.8%
- Equity multiple
- 0.58×
- Total profit
- $-25,167
- Equity at exit
- $18,581
Cash invested: $60,172 (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
ZIP-level market 36801
- Home prices YoY
- -30.9%
- Rents YoY
- 6.2%
- Active inventory
- 534
- Price-to-rent
- 12.6×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,424 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,127
- Tax from tax record
- −$51 /mo · $607/yr
- Insurance
- −$90
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$299
- Net cashflow
- $-142
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $-21 | -5% $-81 | +0% $-142 | +5% $-203 | +10% $-264 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $-255 | -5% $-199 | +0% $-142 | +5% $-86 | +10% $-30 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $-34 | -0.5pp $-88 | base $-142 | +0.5pp $-198 | +1.0pp $-255 |
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
- $53,725
- Closing costs
- $6,447
- 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 3 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Chester Ave Opelika, AL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 858 | $1,200 | $1.40 | 14d | 1 | 0.42mi |
| 1008 Preston St Unit A Opelika, AL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1032 | $1,000 | $0.97 | 45d | 1 | 0.50mi |
| 507 Geneva St Apt 122 Opelika, AL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 821 | $1,195 | $1.46 | 45d | 1 | 0.68mi |
Listing history 12 events
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2026-05-22soldstatus $207,000 Closed 1162-char remark
Show marketing remark (1174 chars)
Welcome to this charming single-family home situated on a spacious 0.46-acre lot in a quiet Opelika neighborhood. This one-story residence, built in 1998, offers 1200 sq ft of comfortable living space with a functional layout that’s easy to maintain and full of potential. This Remodeled Ranch-style home boasts a new architectural shingled roof for durability and exterior paint and decor for charm. HVAC system is brand New as well, providing "worry free" heating and cooling and ensuring year-round comfort. Additional features new interior paint, custom remodeled bathrooms with updated "spa like" design concepts , new modern light fixtures throughout, stainless appliances, premium granite countertops, millwork and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. With a generous lot size of 100 x 200, this property provides ample outdoor space for expansion, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Don’t miss your chance to own a well-located property with room to grow—schedule your showing today!
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2026-05-22soldstatus $207,000 Sold
Show marketing remark (1174 chars)
Welcome to this charming single-family home situated on a spacious 0.46-acre lot in a quiet Opelika neighborhood. This one-story residence, built in 1998, offers 1200 sq ft of comfortable living space with a functional layout that’s easy to maintain and full of potential. This Remodeled Ranch-style home boasts a new architectural shingled roof for durability and exterior paint and decor for charm. HVAC system is brand New as well, providing "worry free" heating and cooling and ensuring year-round comfort. Additional features new interior paint, custom remodeled bathrooms with updated "spa like" design concepts , new modern light fixtures throughout, stainless appliances, premium granite countertops, millwork and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. With a generous lot size of 100 x 200, this property provides ample outdoor space for expansion, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Don’t miss your chance to own a well-located property with room to grow—schedule your showing today!
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2026-05-22soldstatus $207,000 Closed 1174-char remark
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Welcome to this charming single-family home situated on a spacious 0.46-acre lot in a quiet Opelika neighborhood. This one-story residence, built in 1998, offers 1200 sq ft of comfortable living space with a functional layout that’s easy to maintain and full of potential. This Remodeled Ranch-style home boasts a new architectural shingled roof for durability and exterior paint and decor for charm. HVAC system is brand New as well, providing "worry free" heating and cooling and ensuring year-round comfort. Additional features new interior paint, custom remodeled bathrooms with updated "spa like" design concepts , new modern light fixtures throughout, stainless appliances, premium granite countertops, millwork and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. With a generous lot size of 100 x 200, this property provides ample outdoor space for expansion, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Don’t miss your chance to own a well-located property with room to grow—schedule your showing today!
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2026-04-27status Pending 1174-char remark
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Welcome to this charming single-family home situated on a spacious 0.46-acre lot in a quiet Opelika neighborhood. This one-story residence, built in 1998, offers 1200 sq ft of comfortable living space with a functional layout that's easy to maintain and full of potential. This Remodeled Ranch-style home boasts a new architectural shingled roof for durability and exterior paint and decor for charm. HVAC system is brand New as well, providing "worry free" heating and cooling and ensuring year-round comfort. Additional features new interior paint, custom remodeled bathrooms with updated "spa like" design concepts , new modern light fixtures throughout, stainless appliances, premium granite countertops, millwork and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. With a generous lot size of 100 x 200, this property provides ample outdoor space for expansion, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Don't miss your chance to own a well-located property with room to grow—schedule your showing today!
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2026-04-27status Pending 1162-char remark
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Welcome to this charming single-family home situated on a spacious 0.46-acre lot in a quiet Opelika neighborhood. This one-story residence, built in 1998, offers 1200 sq ft of comfortable living space with a functional layout that's easy to maintain and full of potential. This Remodeled Ranch-style home boasts a new architectural shingled roof for durability and exterior paint and decor for charm. HVAC system is brand New as well, providing "worry free" heating and cooling and ensuring year-round comfort. Additional features new interior paint, custom remodeled bathrooms with updated "spa like" design concepts , new modern light fixtures throughout, stainless appliances, premium granite countertops, millwork and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. With a generous lot size of 100 x 200, this property provides ample outdoor space for expansion, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Don't miss your chance to own a well-located property with room to grow—schedule your showing today!
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2026-04-27status Under Contract
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Welcome to this charming single-family home situated on a spacious 0.46-acre lot in a quiet Opelika neighborhood. This one-story residence, built in 1998, offers 1200 sq ft of comfortable living space with a functional layout that's easy to maintain and full of potential. This Remodeled Ranch-style home boasts a new architectural shingled roof for durability and exterior paint and decor for charm. HVAC system is brand New as well, providing "worry free" heating and cooling and ensuring year-round comfort. Additional features new interior paint, custom remodeled bathrooms with updated "spa like" design concepts , new modern light fixtures throughout, stainless appliances, premium granite countertops, millwork and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. With a generous lot size of 100 x 200, this property provides ample outdoor space for expansion, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Don't miss your chance to own a well-located property with room to grow—schedule your showing today!
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2026-04-10price $214,900 1174-char remark
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Welcome to this charming single-family home situated on a spacious 0.46-acre lot in a quiet Opelika neighborhood. This one-story residence, built in 1998, offers 1200 sq ft of comfortable living space with a functional layout that's easy to maintain and full of potential. This Remodeled Ranch-style home boasts a new architectural shingled roof for durability and exterior paint and decor for charm. HVAC system is brand New as well, providing "worry free" heating and cooling and ensuring year-round comfort. Additional features new interior paint, custom remodeled bathrooms with updated "spa like" design concepts , new modern light fixtures throughout, stainless appliances, premium granite countertops, millwork and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. With a generous lot size of 100 x 200, this property provides ample outdoor space for expansion, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Don't miss your chance to own a well-located property with room to grow—schedule your showing today!
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2026-04-10price $214,900 1162-char remark
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Welcome to this charming single-family home situated on a spacious 0.46-acre lot in a quiet Opelika neighborhood. This one-story residence, built in 1998, offers 1200 sq ft of comfortable living space with a functional layout that's easy to maintain and full of potential. This Remodeled Ranch-style home boasts a new architectural shingled roof for durability and exterior paint and decor for charm. HVAC system is brand New as well, providing "worry free" heating and cooling and ensuring year-round comfort. Additional features new interior paint, custom remodeled bathrooms with updated "spa like" design concepts , new modern light fixtures throughout, stainless appliances, premium granite countertops, millwork and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. With a generous lot size of 100 x 200, this property provides ample outdoor space for expansion, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Don't miss your chance to own a well-located property with room to grow—schedule your showing today!
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2026-04-10price $214,900
Show marketing remark (1162 chars)
Welcome to this charming single-family home situated on a spacious 0.46-acre lot in a quiet Opelika neighborhood. This one-story residence, built in 1998, offers 1200 sq ft of comfortable living space with a functional layout that's easy to maintain and full of potential. This Remodeled Ranch-style home boasts a new architectural shingled roof for durability and exterior paint and decor for charm. HVAC system is brand New as well, providing "worry free" heating and cooling and ensuring year-round comfort. Additional features new interior paint, custom remodeled bathrooms with updated "spa like" design concepts , new modern light fixtures throughout, stainless appliances, premium granite countertops, millwork and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. With a generous lot size of 100 x 200, this property provides ample outdoor space for expansion, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Don't miss your chance to own a well-located property with room to grow—schedule your showing today!
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2026-03-11$220,000 Active 1162-char remark
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Welcome to this charming single-family home situated on a spacious 0.46-acre lot in a quiet Opelika neighborhood. This one-story residence, built in 1998, offers 1200 sq ft of comfortable living space with a functional layout that’s easy to maintain and full of potential. This Remodeled Ranch-style home boasts a new architectural shingled roof for durability and exterior paint and decor for charm. HVAC system is brand New as well, providing "worry free" heating and cooling and ensuring year-round comfort. Additional features new interior paint, custom remodeled bathrooms with updated "spa like" design concepts , new modern light fixtures throughout, stainless appliances, premium granite countertops, millwork and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. With a generous lot size of 100 x 200, this property provides ample outdoor space for expansion, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Don’t miss your chance to own a well-located property with room to grow—schedule your showing today!
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2026-03-11$220,000 New
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Welcome to this charming single-family home situated on a spacious 0.46-acre lot in a quiet Opelika neighborhood. This one-story residence, built in 1998, offers 1200 sq ft of comfortable living space with a functional layout that’s easy to maintain and full of potential. This Remodeled Ranch-style home boasts a new architectural shingled roof for durability and exterior paint and decor for charm. HVAC system is brand New as well, providing "worry free" heating and cooling and ensuring year-round comfort. Additional features new interior paint, custom remodeled bathrooms with updated "spa like" design concepts , new modern light fixtures throughout, stainless appliances, premium granite countertops, millwork and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. With a generous lot size of 100 x 200, this property provides ample outdoor space for expansion, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Don’t miss your chance to own a well-located property with room to grow—schedule your showing today!
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2026-03-11$220,000 Active 1174-char remark
Show marketing remark (1174 chars)
Welcome to this charming single-family home situated on a spacious 0.46-acre lot in a quiet Opelika neighborhood. This one-story residence, built in 1998, offers 1200 sq ft of comfortable living space with a functional layout that’s easy to maintain and full of potential. This Remodeled Ranch-style home boasts a new architectural shingled roof for durability and exterior paint and decor for charm. HVAC system is brand New as well, providing "worry free" heating and cooling and ensuring year-round comfort. Additional features new interior paint, custom remodeled bathrooms with updated "spa like" design concepts , new modern light fixtures throughout, stainless appliances, premium granite countertops, millwork and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. With a generous lot size of 100 x 200, this property provides ample outdoor space for expansion, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Don’t miss your chance to own a well-located property with room to grow—schedule your showing today!
ⓘ 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
- $607 · $51/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $881 · $73/mo
- Expected delta
- +$274/yr (+$23/mo · 45.2%)
ⓘ 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 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 6/10 Major 76% 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
- $17,085
- − Mortgage interest
- −$12,038
- − Property taxes
- −$607
- − Insurance
- −$1,074
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,367
- − Management
- −$1,367
- − Depreciation
- −$6,252
- Taxable loss
- −$5,619
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$1,349
- After-tax cash flow
- $-359/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
- Opelika City
- NCES district ID
- 0102580
- Math proficiency
- 27% ▼ -25.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 43% ▼ -1.00%
- Median HH income
- $40,081
- Composite
- 29.34/100
- National rank
- #6541
- State rank
- #45 of 129 in AL
Livability — Opelika
- Score
- 63/100
- State rank
- #188
- US rank
- #15556
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Opelika, AL
- County
- Lee County · 144,175 people
- City population
- 45,973
- Metro
- Auburn-Opelika, AL
- Population (ZIP)
- 25,438
- Household income
- $62,414
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 1025.0
Population outlook (Lee County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 196,440 people
- By 2030
- 217,417 · +10.7%
- By 2040
- 259,467 · +32.1%
- By 2050
- 301,557 · +53.5%
- By 2075
- 402,186 · +104.7%
- By 2100
- 474,503 · +141.6%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.58)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 53% Black 37% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 3% Asian 1%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 2% Cuban 1%
- Common ancestry
- Slovak 3% Italian 2% Serbian 2%
- Foreign-born
- 4% · Canada, Vietnam
- Languages at home
- 94% English-only · Spanish 4% Chinese 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Lee
- 2024 margin
- Strong R (+27.8) · D 35.5% · R 63.3% · Other 1.2%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -8.1pp toward R · 2008: -19.8pp · 2024: -27.8pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+27.8 2020: R+20.1 2016: R+23.1 2012: R+19.9 2008: R+19.8
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -116.80%
- Current HPI
- 261.6632
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 6.25%
- Metro
- Auburn-Opelika, 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 |
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| Healthcare | 1 | $5B |
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Price history
-5.9% since first listed12 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-22 Sold (MLS) $207,000 EABOR
- 2026-05-22 Sold (MLS) $207,000 GAMLS
- 2026-05-22 Sold (MLS) $207,000 CBOR
- 2026-04-27 Pending — EABOR
- 2026-04-27 Pending — CBOR
- 2026-04-27 Pending — GAMLS
- 2026-04-10 Price Changed $214,900 EABOR
- 2026-04-10 Price Changed $214,900 CBOR
- 2026-04-10 Price Changed $214,900 GAMLS
- 2026-03-11 Listed $220,000 EABOR
- 2026-03-11 Listed $220,000 GAMLS
- 2026-03-11 Listed $220,000 CBOR
Property tax history
+4.5%/yrLatest (2025): $607 · -0.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.
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