130 Kentwood Ave · Hueytown, AL 35023

$139,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 872 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 142 Days on market

Built 1958 0.37 ac lot $159/sqft · at area comps Est $134k · at est.

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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).

• Cash flow +14.4/30.0
• ARV discount +6.0/15.0
• Appreciation +4.7/10.0
• DSCR +4.4/10.0
• 1% rule +2.9/10.0
• Rent growth +2.9/5.0
• Livability +2.9/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.8/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Great large corner lot in Hueytown! This updated 2-bedroom, 1 bath home features a spacious, updated kitchen, laundry room, and pantry. Fresh paint and new carpet throughout add a clean, move-in-ready feel. Enjoy outdoor living with new deck, a large fenced yard, and back parking. Additional features include a covered carport and a large workshop, perfect for storage, hobbies, or extra workspace. Convenient location with plenty of space inside and out.

Key facts

• Pantry
• Fenced yard
• Laundry room

Tags

• CORNER LOT
• UPDATED KITCHEN
• LAUNDRY ROOM
• PANTRY
• NEW DECK
• FENCED YARD

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $139k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $29 ($351/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $110k (20.9% below list).
• Recommended offer: $110k (20.9% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 57/100 on livability (#378 in AL) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment D, crime F, amenities F.
• Jefferson County (suburban): math 9% / reading 32% proficiency, ranked #104 of 129 in AL (top 81%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
• Zoned schools: Brighton School (math 5% / reading 15%, grade F, #566 of 627 statewide, top 90%, 365 students, 89% FRL); Pleasant Grove High School (math 0% / reading 18%, grade F, #260 of 305 statewide, top 85%, 729 students, 57% FRL) — zoned schools average 73% FRL vs 49% district-wide (24 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.6%/yr); 255 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); 43% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 2,114 units permitted in Jefferson County in 2024 (556 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $127 of equity ($961 loan paydown + $-834 appreciation (-0.6% local appreciation)).
• Jefferson County population projected to shrink 4% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 142 days — a 12% lower offer ($122k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Current owner paid $69k; list at $139k implies a 101% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1958 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% 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.

Recommended offer $109,943 (20.9% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 142 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 21% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1958 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
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: 0.79% ✗
• Cap rate: 6.55%
• Cash-on-cash: 0.90%
• DSCR: 1.04
• GRM: 10.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $134,499
• List price: $139,000
• Delta: 11.45%
• Verdict: OVERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
122 June Ave	0.07mi	2/1.0	866 (-1%)	8mo	$63,000	$73	89
116 Ivy Ave	0.15mi	2/1.0	851 (-2%)	4mo	$80,000	$94	86
207 June Ave	0.07mi	2/1.0	851 (-2%)	12mo	$130,000	$153	82
405 Wickstead Rd	0.45mi	2/1.0	864 (-1%)	23mo	$140,000	$162	58
118 Holly St	0.66mi	2/1.0	784 (-10%)	7mo	$115,000	$147	46
2838 Brooklane Dr	0.48mi	3/2.0 (+1)	975 (+12%)	8mo	$98,150	$101	42
2822 Brooklane Dr	0.53mi	3/1.0 (+1)	975 (+12%)	12mo	$97,000	$99	41
132 Crystal Ave	0.59mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,000 (+15%)	23mo	$100,000	$100	24

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

Projected returns pro-forma

-0.6% appreciation · 1.6% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -4.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.80×
• Total profit: $-7,663
• Equity at exit: $36,241

10-year hold

• IRR: 0.9%
• Equity multiple: 1.09×
• Total profit: $3,371
• Equity at exit: $40,398

Cash invested: $38,920 (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 35023

• Home prices YoY: -0.1%
• Rents YoY: 1.6%
• Active inventory: 255
• Price-to-rent: 10.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,099 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$729
• Tax from tax record: −$52 /mo · $630/yr
• Insurance: −$58
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$231
• Net cashflow: $29

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,062

Max offer price $139,000

Occupancy floor 92%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $108	-5% $69	+0% $29	+5% $-10	+10% $-49
Rent	-10% $-58	-5% $-14	+0% $29	+5% $73	+10% $116
Rate	-1.0pp $99	-0.5pp $65	base $29	+0.5pp $-7	+1.0pp $-43

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: $34,750
• Closing costs: $4,170
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 14 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
119 Lakeland Ave Bessemer, AL	3.0	1.0	1042	$1,125	$1.08	25d	1	0.10mi
2822 Brooklane Dr Bessemer, AL	2.0	1.0	975	$1,000	$1.03	45d	1	0.56mi
309 Sunrise Blvd Bessemer, AL	2.0	1.0	1105	$1,160	$1.05	13d	1	0.61mi
110 Ray Ave Apt 7 Hueytown, AL	2.0	2.0	900	$875	$0.97	4d	1	0.91mi
2423 Circle Dr Bessemer, AL	2.0	1.0	732	$1,050	$1.43	45d	1	1.04mi
116 Vail Ave Bessemer, AL	2.0	1.0	1008	$975	$0.97	21d	1	1.12mi
2020 High School Rd Unit C Bessemer, AL	2.0	1.0	733	$750	$1.02	16d	1	1.14mi
1409 Hueytown Rd Unit 09 Bessemer, AL	1.0	1.0	695	$850	$1.22	45d	1	1.27mi
1409 Hueytown Rd Apt 63 Bessemer, AL	2.0	1.0	876	$995	$1.14	45d	1	1.27mi
1409 Hueytown Rd Unit 76 Bessemer, AL	2.0	1.0	876	$995	$1.14	4d	1	1.27mi
109 Oak Ave Bessemer, AL	3.0	1.0	1120	$1,200	$1.07	4d	1	1.28mi
200 Love St Bessemer, AL	2.0	1.0	675	$1,100	$1.63	45d	1	1.33mi
301 Autumn Brook Ter Unit 401 Hueytown, AL	1.0	1.0	695	$850	$1.22	23d	1	1.36mi
622 S Parkell Ave Bessemer, AL	3.0	1.0	963	$1,200	$1.25	45d	1	1.46mi

Listing history 19 events

1. 2026-06-22
   pricedays on market $139,000 Active 142 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $149,900 Active 139 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $149,900 Active 138 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   statusdays on market $149,900 Active 137 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $149,900 Contingent 136 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $149,900 Contingent 134 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $149,900 Contingent 131 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $149,900 Contingent 130 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $149,900 Contingent 129 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $149,900 Contingent 128 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $149,900 Contingent 124 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $149,900 Contingent 123 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $149,900 Contingent 122 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $149,900 Contingent 121 DOM
15. 2026-05-17
    historical Contingent 456-char remark

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    Great large corner lot in Hueytown! This updated 2-bedroom, 1 bath home features a spacious, updated kitchen, laundry room, and pantry. Fresh paint and new carpet throughout add a clean, move-in-ready feel. Enjoy outdoor living with new deck, a large fenced yard, and back parking. Additional features include a covered carport and a large workshop, perfect for storage, hobbies, or extra workspace. Convenient location with plenty of space inside and out.

16. 2026-01-30
    listed $149,900 Active 456-char remark

    Show marketing remark (456 chars)

    Great large corner lot in Hueytown! This updated 2-bedroom, 1 bath home features a spacious, updated kitchen, laundry room, and pantry. Fresh paint and new carpet throughout add a clean, move-in-ready feel. Enjoy outdoor living with new deck, a large fenced yard, and back parking. Additional features include a covered carport and a large workshop, perfect for storage, hobbies, or extra workspace. Convenient location with plenty of space inside and out.

17. 2002-01-25
    soldstatus $69,000
18. 1998-01-20
    soldstatus $57,500
19. 1996-07-16
    soldstatus $55,000

ⓘ 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: $630 · $52/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $630 · $52/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 2/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $13,193
• − Mortgage interest: −$7,786
• − Property taxes: −$630
• − Insurance: −$695
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,055
• − Management: −$1,055
• − Depreciation: −$4,044
• Taxable loss: −$2,072
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$497
• After-tax cash flow: $848/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: Jefferson County
• NCES district ID: 0101920
• Math proficiency: 9% ▼ -24.00%
• Reading proficiency: 32% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $51,712
• Composite: 18.4/100
• National rank: #8937
• State rank: #104 of 129 in AL

Livability — Hueytown

• Score: 57/100
• State rank: #378
• US rank: #21611

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Hueytown, AL
• County: Jefferson County · 527,445 people
• Metro: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
• Population (ZIP): 25,533
• Household income: $69,863
• Rent vs Own: 15.1% rent · 84.9% own
• Severe rent burden: 247.0

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: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
• Race & ethnicity: White 58% Black 30% Hispanic / Latino 7% Two or more races 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 5%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 1% Lithuanian 1% Serbian 1%
• Foreign-born: 4% · Canada
• Languages at home: 93% English-only · Spanish 7%

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: ▼ -0.60%
• Current HPI: 389.38
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.60%
• 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

+172.5% since first listed

5 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-17 Contingent — Greater Alabama MLS
• 2026-01-30 Listed $149,900 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2002-01-25 Sold (Public Records) $69,000 Public Records
• 1998-01-20 Sold (Public Records) $57,500 Public Records
• 1996-07-16 Sold (Public Records) $55,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+3.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $630 · +7.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.