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112 Cedar Ln
B- Composite 65.49
Why this score? — see what drove the B- 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 +25.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +12.1/15.0
  • DSCR +8.2/10.0
  • 1% rule +5.4/10.0
  • Appreciation +4.7/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.9/5.0
  • Livability +2.9/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.8/10.0

$129,000

112 Cedar Ln · Hueytown, AL 35023
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,739 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 49 Days on market
Built 1958 0.45 ac lot $74/sqft · 37% below area Est $144k · 10% under

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

* MOTIVATED SELLER * This cozy home is full of charm! Sitting on a great lot with a large, flat backyard, it’s perfect for kids, pets, or weekend get-togethers. You’ll love being within walking distance to the Hueytown Pool and just minutes from shopping and schools—talk about convenience! Downstairs, the spacious basement gives you tons of potential, with HVAC vents already in place to easily add another finished room and expand your living space. And don’t miss the covered back patio—the perfect spot to relax, grill, or enjoy a quiet evening in the shade. With just a little TLC, this home has incredible potential to truly shine and become something special.

Key facts

  • 0.45 acre lot
  • Garage
  • Built 1958

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 3-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $129k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $282 ($3k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $129k).
  • Recommended offer: $125k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 8.9% vs local median 5.9% in Hueytown — 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 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, schools F, crime 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.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.6%/yr); 250 active listings in the ZIP; 14 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 17d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,114 units permitted in Jefferson County in 2024 (556 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $118 of equity ($892 loan paydown + $-774 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.
  • At projected returns (-0.6% appreciation + 1.6% rent growth), your $36k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 49 days — a 3% lower offer ($125k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • Current owner paid $78k; list at $129k implies a 65% 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 $125,130 (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 1958 — 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. 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?
  5. 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?
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
1.04%
Cap rate
8.92%
Cash-on-cash
9.38%
DSCR
1.42
GRM
8.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$143,744
List price
$129,000
Delta
-10.26%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
186 Forest Rd 0.38mi 3/2.0 1,686 (-3%) 4mo $199,986 $119 72
130 Huey Ln 0.30mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,823 (+5%) 6mo $140,000 $77 66
314 Wickstead Rd 0.50mi 3/2.0 1,788 (+3%) 7mo $150,000 $84 64
120 Huey Ln 0.27mi 3/2.0 1,523 (-12%) 9mo $232,500 $153 57
216 Holly St 0.53mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,846 (+6%) 3mo $190,000 $103 55
751 Cambridge Rd 0.73mi 3/2.0 1,644 (-6%) 1mo $209,000 $127 54
138 Baker Ave 0.58mi 3/2.0 1,560 (-10%) 2mo $165,000 $106 53
4738 Monica Dr 0.50mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,876 (+8%) 8mo $240,000 $128 50
112 E Jones Ct 0.57mi 3/2.0 1,588 (-9%) 9mo $162,250 $102 50
110 Dabbs Ave 0.56mi 3/1.5 1,505 (-14%) 5mo $160,000 $106 48
202 Mabelon Ct 0.74mi 3/1.0 1,593 (-8%) 8mo $157,000 $99 43
102 E Crest Rd 0.51mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,998 (+15%) 10mo $200,000 $100 36

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
5.3%
Equity multiple
1.24×
Total profit
$8,700
Equity at exit
$33,634
10-year hold
IRR
10.2%
Equity multiple
2.00×
Total profit
$36,071
Equity at exit
$37,492

Cash invested: $36,120 (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 35023

Home prices YoY
-0.1%
Rents YoY
1.6%
Active inventory
250
Price-to-rent
8.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,338 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$676
Tax from tax record
$45 /mo · $538/yr
Insurance
$54
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$281
Net cashflow
$282

Break-even live

Break-even rent $981
Max offer price $129,000
Occupancy floor 74%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $355 -5% $319 +0% $282 +5% $246 +10% $209
Rent -10% $177 -5% $229 +0% $282 +5% $335 +10% $388
Rate -1.0pp $347 -0.5pp $315 base $282 +0.5pp $249 +1.0pp $215

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
$32,250
Closing costs
$3,870
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 14 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
106 Lindberg Rd Bessemer, AL 3.0 2.0 1554 $1,385 $0.89 22d 1 0.11mi
123 Westbrook Rd Bessemer, AL 3.0 2.0 1427 $1,275 $0.89 45d 1 0.20mi
109 Oak Ave Bessemer, AL 3.0 1.0 1120 $1,200 $1.07 3d 1 0.29mi
102 Wheeler Dr Bessemer, AL 3.0 1.5 1200 $1,175 $0.98 44d 1 0.58mi
119 Wheeler Dr Bessemer, AL 3.0 2.0 1215 $1,300 $1.07 12d 1 0.59mi
406 Forest Rd Bessemer, AL 3.0 2.0 1200 $1,175 $0.98 15d 1 0.73mi
425 Oakwood Ave Bessemer, AL 2.0–3.0 2.0 1082 $800 $0.74 2d 2 0.80mi
105 Louis Ave Bessemer, AL 2.0 1.0 1073 $1,100 $1.03 44d 1 0.93mi
309 Sunrise Blvd Bessemer, AL 2.0 1.0 1105 $1,160 $1.05 12d 1 0.96mi
208 Kentwood Ave Bessemer, AL 3.0 1.0 1177 $1,075 $0.91 44d 1 1.03mi
3269 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr Bessemer, AL 3.0 2.0 1306 $1,435 $1.10 15d 1 1.03mi
1983 Townhouse Ln Bessemer, AL 2.0 2.0 1465 $1,100 $0.75 16d 1 1.13mi
216 Meadowood Ave Bessemer, AL 3.0 1.0 1430 $1,250 $0.87 3d 1 1.18mi
315 Pope Dr Bessemer, AL 3.0 2.0 1292 $1,225 $0.95 20d 1 1.44mi

Listing history 24 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $129,000 Active 49 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $129,000 Active 48 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $129,000 Active 47 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $129,000 Active 46 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $129,000 Active 44 DOM
  6. 2026-06-10
    days on market $129,000 Active 41 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $129,000 Active 40 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $129,000 Active 39 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $129,000 Active 38 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $129,000 Active 34 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $129,000 Active 33 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $129,000 Active 32 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $129,000 Active 31 DOM
  14. 2026-05-15
    price $135,000 698-char remark
    Show marketing remark (698 chars)

    * MOTIVATED SELLER * This cozy home is full of charm! Sitting on a great lot with a large, flat backyard, it’s perfect for kids, pets, or weekend get-togethers. You’ll love being within walking distance to the Hueytown Pool and just minutes from shopping and schools—talk about convenience! Downstairs, the spacious basement gives you tons of potential, with HVAC vents already in place to easily add another finished room and expand your living space. And don’t miss the covered back patio—the perfect spot to relax, grill, or enjoy a quiet evening in the shade. With just a little TLC, this home has incredible potential to truly shine and become something special.

  15. 2026-05-01
    price $145,000 698-char remark
    Show marketing remark (698 chars)

    * MOTIVATED SELLER * This cozy home is full of charm! Sitting on a great lot with a large, flat backyard, it’s perfect for kids, pets, or weekend get-togethers. You’ll love being within walking distance to the Hueytown Pool and just minutes from shopping and schools—talk about convenience! Downstairs, the spacious basement gives you tons of potential, with HVAC vents already in place to easily add another finished room and expand your living space. And don’t miss the covered back patio—the perfect spot to relax, grill, or enjoy a quiet evening in the shade. With just a little TLC, this home has incredible potential to truly shine and become something special.

  16. 2026-04-30
    listed $160,000 Active 698-char remark
    Show marketing remark (698 chars)

    * MOTIVATED SELLER * This cozy home is full of charm! Sitting on a great lot with a large, flat backyard, it’s perfect for kids, pets, or weekend get-togethers. You’ll love being within walking distance to the Hueytown Pool and just minutes from shopping and schools—talk about convenience! Downstairs, the spacious basement gives you tons of potential, with HVAC vents already in place to easily add another finished room and expand your living space. And don’t miss the covered back patio—the perfect spot to relax, grill, or enjoy a quiet evening in the shade. With just a little TLC, this home has incredible potential to truly shine and become something special.

  17. 2026-04-21
    historical $160,000 698-char remark
    Show marketing remark (698 chars)

    * MOTIVATED SELLER * This cozy home is full of charm! Sitting on a great lot with a large, flat backyard, it’s perfect for kids, pets, or weekend get-togethers. You’ll love being within walking distance to the Hueytown Pool and just minutes from shopping and schools—talk about convenience! Downstairs, the spacious basement gives you tons of potential, with HVAC vents already in place to easily add another finished room and expand your living space. And don’t miss the covered back patio—the perfect spot to relax, grill, or enjoy a quiet evening in the shade. With just a little TLC, this home has incredible potential to truly shine and become something special.

  18. 2025-02-19
    price $145,000
  19. 2025-02-04
    price $155,000
  20. 2025-01-23
    price $160,000
  21. 2025-01-09
    price $165,000
  22. 2025-01-05
    price $180,000
  23. 2002-01-28
    soldstatus $78,000
  24. 1986-11-26
    soldstatus $21,500

ⓘ 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
$538 · $45/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$538 · $45/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 ≥108°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 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$16,062
− Mortgage interest
−$7,226
− Property taxes
−$538
− Insurance
−$645
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,285
− Management
−$1,285
− Depreciation
−$3,753
Taxable income
$1,330
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$319
After-tax cash flow
$3,068/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

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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

Price history

+527.9% since first listed
11 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-15 Price Changed $135,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-05-01 Price Changed $145,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-04-30 Listed $160,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-04-21 Coming Soon $160,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-02-19 Price Changed $145,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-02-04 Price Changed $155,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-01-23 Price Changed $160,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-01-09 Price Changed $165,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-01-05 Price Changed $180,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2002-01-28 Sold (Public Records) $78,000 Public Records
  • 1986-11-26 Sold (Public Records) $21,500 Public Records

Property tax history

+2.5%/yr

Latest (2021): $538 · -11.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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