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1933 Bullard St
C Composite 57.68
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 +28.9/30.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.2/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.1/5.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.7/10.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$85,300

1933 Bullard St · Montgomery, AL 36106
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 911 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 49 Days on market
Built 1951 10,018 sqft lot $94/sqft · 36% above area Est $63k · 36% over

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located in a prime area of Montgomery! Whether you’re looking for a cozy primary residence or a smart investment opportunity, this property offers flexibility and potential. This home features a functional layout with natural light throughout and sits on a spacious lot. Built in 1951, it carries character and charm while offering the opportunity to make it your own. The crawl space allows for easier access and maintenance. This property offers immediate income potential for investors or a great opportunity for a first time home buyer looking to offset expenses. Conveniently located to midtown downtown and all that Montgomery has to offer

Key facts

  • Easy access
  • Crawl space
  • Natural light

Tags

FUNCTIONAL LAYOUTNATURAL LIGHTSPACIOUS LOTCRAWL SPACEIMMEDIATE INCOME POTENTIALEASY ACCESS

Property features AI

Exterior

  • Parking: Driveway; 2-car garage
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electricity available; Cable available; High-speed internet available
  • Home design: Single-story; Brick, block, and concrete construction
  • Construction: Built (year source: public records); Brick, block and concrete construction
  • Exterior features: Storage; Workshop; City lot; Lot approximately 50 x 50

Interior

  • Flooring: Carpet; Plank; Vinyl
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating (electric, heat pump); Central electric cooling
  • Interior features: Storage; Storm shelter; See remarks
  • Laundry & utility: Water heater

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/1.0-bath single-family listed at $85k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $291 ($3k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $85k).
  • Recommended offer: $83k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.4% vs local median 6.0% in Montgomery — 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 65/100 on livability (#138 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools C-, employment D, crime F.
  • Montgomery County (urban): math 9% / reading 31% proficiency, ranked #106 of 129 in AL (top 82%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 70% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.3%/yr); 137 active listings in the ZIP; 38 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 45% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 460 units permitted in Montgomery County in 2024 (37 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $590 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Montgomery County population projected to shrink 8% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 6.3% rent growth), your $24k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 49 days — a 3% lower offer ($83k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts since 28y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $8k (8%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $58k; 47% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1951 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 80% 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 $82,741 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 49 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1951 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  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
1.22%
Cap rate
10.38%
Cash-on-cash
14.60%
DSCR
1.65
GRM
6.8

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$62,750
List price
$85,300
Delta
35.94%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
2339 Sixth St E 0.10mi 3/1.0 (+1) 858 (-6%) 22mo $60,000 $70 62
1224 Ryan St 0.48mi 2/1.0 841 (-8%) 12mo $40,000 $48 54
2505 Bay St 0.49mi 2/1.0 800 (-12%) 11mo $45,000 $56 48
1808 Pinecrest Dr 0.51mi 3/1.0 (+1) 1,026 (+13%) 14mo $66,000 $64 39
2315 Chestnut St 0.56mi 2/1.0 776 (-15%) 16mo $49,900 $64 36

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 · 6.29% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
8.5%
Equity multiple
1.34×
Total profit
$8,216
Equity at exit
$12,719
10-year hold
IRR
20.2%
Equity multiple
2.95×
Total profit
$46,509
Equity at exit
$7,375

Cash invested: $23,884 (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 36106

Home prices YoY
-13.1%
Rents YoY
6.3%
Active inventory
137
Price-to-rent
6.8×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,040 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$447
Tax from tax record
$48 /mo · $576/yr
Insurance
$36
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$218
Net cashflow
$291

Break-even live

Break-even rent $672
Max offer price $85,300
Occupancy floor 67%

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
$21,325
Closing costs
$2,559
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 38 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2205 E 5th St Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1020 $800 $0.78 43d 1 0.21mi
2454 Spruce Curv Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 988 $1,100 $1.11 43d 1 0.31mi
1732 West St Unit 1732 A Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 715 $1,375 $1.92 43d 1 0.37mi
1493 Watson St Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 1066 $900 $0.84 21d 1 0.37mi
1491 Watson St Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 1066 $900 $0.84 21d 1 0.37mi
1487 Watson St Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 1066 $875 $0.82 21d 1 0.37mi
1513 Rex St Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 840 $1,095 $1.30 43d 1 0.39mi
1915 Walnut St Ste B Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 950 $950 $1.00 43d 1 0.42mi
2642 E 3rd St Unit EA2676 Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 604 $800 $1.32 21d 1 0.49mi
1814 Pinecrest Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1053 $990 $0.94 43d 1 0.50mi
2166 College St Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 700 $775 $1.11 13d 1 0.52mi
1347 Felder Ave Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,095 $1.09 13d 1 0.57mi
1343 Felder Ave Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,095 $1.09 13d 1 0.57mi
2736 Chevy Chase Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1100 $1,300 $1.18 43d 1 0.59mi
2000 Cherry St Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1106 $950 $0.86 43d 1 0.79mi
2845 Zelda Rd Montgomery, AL 2.0 2.0 1013 $1,042 $1.03 13d 3 0.80mi
2300 Plum St Unit 2302 Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 656 $700 $1.07 13d 1 0.82mi
2302 Plum St Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 656 $700 $1.07 13d 1 0.84mi
2727 Boultier St Montgomery, AL 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1070 $1,508 $1.41 13d 3 0.86mi
1834 Highland Ave Unit A Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 980 $1,250 $1.28 43d 1 0.96mi
2405 Palmetto St Unit B Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 550 $750 $1.36 13d 1 1.01mi
906 E Fairview Ave Unit 902 Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1100 $995 $0.90 21d 1 1.12mi
1020 Pershing St Unit D Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 750 $600 $0.80 21d 1 1.22mi
329 S Capitol Pkwy Apt A Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 800 $645 $0.81 43d 1 1.24mi
311 Bradley Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1104 $825 $0.75 43d 1 1.26mi
945 E Edgemont Ave Unit 951 Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 841 $750 $0.89 43d 1 1.28mi
951 E Edgemont Ave Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 841 $750 $0.89 43d 1 1.29mi
429 Felder Ave Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 1000 $1,075 $1.07 13d 1 1.30mi
301 Bradley Dr Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 841 $935 $1.11 13d 1 1.31mi
603 Hubbard Ave Unit A Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 954 $950 $1.00 21d 1 1.36mi
319 Olivia Ct Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 850 $700 $0.82 21d 1 1.36mi
1154 Lakewood Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 2.0 1066 $1,350 $1.27 43d 1 1.41mi
1827 Capitol Ave Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1068 $1,600 $1.50 13d 1 1.44mi
1827 Capitol Ave Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 1068 $1,600 $1.50 43d 1 1.44mi
122 Oak Forest Dr Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1092 $975 $0.89 21d 1 1.45mi
432 Clanton Ave Montgomery, AL 2.0 1.0 800 $995 $1.24 13d 1 1.46mi
329 Cloverdale Rd Montgomery, AL 1.0 1.0 850 $725 $0.85 43d 1 1.46mi
3456 Harrison Rd Montgomery, AL 3.0 1.0 1008 $1,300 $1.29 43d 1 1.46mi

Listing history 26 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $85,300 Active 49 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $85,300 Active 48 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    pricedays on market $85,300 Active 47 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $86,900 Active 46 DOM
  5. 2026-06-14
    days on market $86,900 Active 44 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $86,900 Active 43 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $86,900 Active 41 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $86,900 Active 40 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $86,900 Active 39 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $86,900 Active 38 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    pricedays on market $86,900 Active 34 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $87,900 Active 33 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    pricedays on market $87,900 Active 32 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $89,000 Active 31 DOM
  15. 2026-05-30
    days on market $89,000 Active 30 DOM
  16. 2026-05-04
    price $91,900 838-char remark
  17. 2026-04-30
    listed $92,900 Active 838-char remark
  18. 2026-02-19
    price $84,900
  19. 2025-09-27
    price $99,900
  20. 2025-05-12
    price $109,000
  21. 2025-05-01
    status Active
  22. 2025-04-18
    historical Contingent
  23. 2025-03-10
    listed $115,000 Active
  24. 2022-05-02
    listed $40,000
  25. 1999-08-13
    soldstatus $57,950
  26. 1998-05-08
    listed $59,900

ⓘ 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
$576 · $48/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$576 · $48/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 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 20% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$12,477
− Mortgage interest
−$4,778
− Property taxes
−$576
− Insurance
−$426
− Repairs & maintenance
−$998
− Management
−$998
− Depreciation
−$2,481
Taxable income
$2,218
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$532
After-tax cash flow
$2,954/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
Montgomery County
NCES district ID
0102430
Math proficiency
9% ▼ -21.00%
Reading proficiency
31% ▼ -1.00%
Median HH income
$43,902
Composite
17.24/100
National rank
#9093
State rank
#106 of 129 in AL

Livability — Montgomery

Score
65/100
State rank
#138
US rank
#13416

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Montgomery, AL
County
Montgomery County · 190,016 people
City population
175,913
Metro
Montgomery, AL
Population (ZIP)
14,065
Household income
$69,087
Rent vs Own
43.8% rent · 56.2% own
Severe rent burden
876.0

Population outlook (Montgomery County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
224,008 people
By 2030
221,460 · -1.1%
By 2040
214,179 · -4.4%
By 2050
204,912 · -8.5%
By 2075
177,821 · -20.6%
By 2100
145,134 · -35.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.58)
Race & ethnicity
White 47% Black 43% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 4% Asian 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3%
Common ancestry
Serbian 2% Slovak 2% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
4% · Canada, China, South Korea
Languages at home
94% English-only · Spanish 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Montgomery

2024 margin
Solid D (+30.7) · D 64.8% · R 34.1% · Other 1.1%
2008→2024 swing
+11.5pp toward D · 2008: 19.2pp · 2024: 30.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+30.7 2020: D+31.5 2016: D+26.2 2012: D+24.3 2008: D+19.2

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -22.82%
Current HPI
151.1822
Rent YoY
▲ 6.29%
Metro
Montgomery, AL
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.94%
F500 in state
4

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+42.4% since first listed
15 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-15 Price Changed $85,300 MAAR
  • 2026-06-03 Price Changed $86,900 MAAR
  • 2026-06-01 Price Changed $87,900 MAAR
  • 2026-05-21 Price Changed $89,000 MAAR
  • 2026-05-04 Price Changed $91,900 MAAR
  • 2026-04-30 Listed $92,900 MAAR
  • 2026-02-19 Price Changed $84,900 LCMLS
  • 2025-09-27 Price Changed $99,900 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-05-12 Price Changed $109,000 MAAR
  • 2025-05-01 Relisted MAAR
  • 2025-04-18 Contingent MAAR
  • 2025-03-10 Listed $115,000 MAAR
  • 2022-05-02 Listed $40,000 MAAR
  • 1999-08-13 Sold (MLS) $57,950 MAAR
  • 1998-05-08 Listed $59,900 MAAR

Property tax history

+8.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $576 · -4.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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