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120 Springdale Ave
B+ Composite 78.28
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 +30.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.6/10.0
  • Appreciation +4.7/10.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.9/5.0
  • Livability +2.9/5.0
  • Schools +1.4/10.0

$114,500

120 Springdale Ave · Hueytown, AL 35023
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,998 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 295 Days on market
Built 1952 Good condition 7,405 sqft lot $57/sqft · 60% below area Est $142k · 20% under

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

Listing remarks MLS

MOVE IN READY & NEW PRICE! Adorable Cottage style home with covered front porch in the heart of Hueytown! Newly remodeled kitchen and bath! Brand new dishwasher, kitchen countertops, farmhouse sink, paint & backsplash. Low maintenance vinyl siding, pretty laminate flooring, new carpet in bedrooms, new HVAC in 2020 and brand new compressor in 2025, roof replaced in 2014, new shower and bathroom vanity. This home is close to interstates, schools, churches, community swimming pool, shopping and more! Perfect for first time home buyers or someone wishing to downsize into a low maintenance home. Only 15 minutes from downtown & UAB!

Key facts

  • Covered front porch
  • New hvac
  • Farmhouse sink

Tags

COVERED FRONT PORCHNEWLY REMODELED KITCHENNEW DISHWASHERKITCHEN COUNTERTOPSFARMHOUSE SINKNEW HVAC

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $114k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $445 ($5k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $114k).
  • Recommended offer: $101k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 11.0% vs local median 5.8% 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, 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: Hueytown Intermediate School (math 11% / reading 35%, grade F, #431 of 627 statewide, top 69%, 481 students, 63% FRL); Hueytown Middle School (math 0% / reading 30%, grade F, #206 of 257 statewide, top 80%, 789 students, 62% FRL); Hueytown High School (math 7% / reading 20%, grade F, #235 of 305 statewide, top 77%, 1,210 students, 79% FRL) — zoned schools average 68% FRL vs 49% district-wide (19 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.6%/yr); 295 active listings in the ZIP; 8 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 64d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 75% 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 $105 of equity ($792 loan paydown + $-687 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 $32k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 295 days — a 12% lower offer ($101k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • Current owner paid $80k; 43% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1952 — 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 $100,760 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 295 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1952 — 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. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
1.26%
Cap rate
10.96%
Cash-on-cash
16.65%
DSCR
1.74
GRM
6.6

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$142,436
List price
$114,500
Delta
-19.61%
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
102 E Crest Rd 0.38mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,998 (0%) 12mo $200,000 $100 67
112 Lindberg Rd 0.14mi 3/2.5 1,832 (-8%) 14mo $205,000 $112 66
4738 Monica Dr 0.28mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,876 (-6%) 10mo $240,000 $128 64
317 Wickstead Rd 0.67mi 3/2.0 2,060 (+3%) 4mo $155,000 $75 60
1458 Hueytown Rd 0.61mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,968 (-2%) 6mo $65,000 $33 59
130 Huey Ln 0.43mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,823 (-9%) 8mo $140,000 $77 54
320 South Pkwy 0.35mi 3/2.5 2,241 (+12%) 11mo $255,000 $114 52
314 Wickstead Rd 0.65mi 3/2.0 1,788 (-10%) 9mo $150,000 $84 45
216 Holly St 0.73mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,846 (-8%) 5mo $190,000 $103 44
725 Salters Dr 0.59mi 3/2.0 1,801 (-10%) 14mo $240,000 $133 44
120 Winston Ct 0.63mi 3/2.5 1,797 (-10%) 14mo $239,000 $133 40
135 Midway Dr 0.38mi 4/2.5 (+1) 2,216 (+11%) 21mo $160,000 $72 40

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
13.5%
Equity multiple
1.62×
Total profit
$19,747
Equity at exit
$29,853
10-year hold
IRR
17.9%
Equity multiple
2.78×
Total profit
$57,027
Equity at exit
$33,277

Cash invested: $32,060 (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.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
8 active · 5 under contract
Months of supply
8.0 mo (12%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$184,700 ($97/sqft)
Median days on market
58 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
-26.3% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 35023

Home prices YoY
-0.1%
Rents YoY
1.6%
Active inventory
295
Price-to-rent
6.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,447 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$600
Tax from tax record
$50 /mo · $606/yr
Insurance
$48
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$304
Net cashflow
$445

Break-even live

Break-even rent $884
Max offer price $114,500
Occupancy floor 64%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $510 -5% $477 +0% $445 +5% $412 +10% $380
Rent -10% $331 -5% $388 +0% $445 +5% $502 +10% $559
Rate -1.0pp $503 -0.5pp $474 base $445 +0.5pp $415 +1.0pp $385

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
$28,625
Closing costs
$3,435
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 8 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
123 Westbrook Rd Bessemer, AL 3.0 2.0 1427 $1,275 $0.89 93d 1 0.12mi
106 Lindberg Rd Bessemer, AL 3.0 2.0 1554 $1,385 $0.89 70d 1 0.14mi
3269 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr Bessemer, AL 3.0 2.0 1306 $1,435 $1.10 63d 1 0.80mi
315 Pope Dr Bessemer, AL 3.0 2.0 1292 $1,200 $0.93 39d 1 1.21mi
216 Meadowood Ave Bessemer, AL 3.0 1.0 1430 $1,250 $0.87 52d 1 1.28mi
111 Meadowood Ave Bessemer, AL 4.0 2.0 1651 $1,630 $0.99 15d 1 1.33mi
1983 Townhouse Ln Bessemer, AL 2.0 2.0 1465 $1,100 $0.75 65d 1 1.36mi
531 Tinker St Bessemer, AL 4.0 2.0 1766 $2,250 $1.27 16d 1 1.43mi

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-08-08
    days on market $114,500 Active 295 DOM
  2. 2026-08-07
    days on market $114,500 Active 294 DOM
  3. 2026-08-06
    days on market $114,500 Active 293 DOM
  4. 2026-08-05
    days on market $114,500 Active 292 DOM
  5. 2026-08-04
    days on market $114,500 Active 291 DOM
  6. 2026-08-03
    days on market $114,500 Active 290 DOM
  7. 2026-07-31
    days on market $114,500 Active 287 DOM
  8. 2026-07-30
    days on market $114,500 Active 285 DOM
  9. 2026-07-28
    days on market $114,500 Active 284 DOM
  10. 2026-07-26
    days on market $114,500 Active 282 DOM
  11. 2026-07-24
    days on market $114,500 Active 280 DOM
  12. 2026-07-23
    days on market $114,500 Active 279 DOM
  13. 2026-07-22
    days on market $114,500 Active 278 DOM
  14. 2026-07-21
    days on market $114,500 Active 277 DOM
  15. 2026-07-20
    days on market $114,500 Active 276 DOM
  16. 2026-07-19
    days on market $114,500 Active 274 DOM
  17. 2026-07-18
    days on market $114,500 Active 273 DOM
  18. 2026-07-16
    days on market $114,500 Active 272 DOM
  19. 2026-07-15
    days on market $114,500 Active 271 DOM
  20. 2026-07-14
    days on market $114,500 Active 270 DOM
  21. 2026-07-13
    days on market $114,500 Active 269 DOM
  22. 2026-07-13
    days on market $114,500 Active 268 DOM
  23. 2026-07-11
    days on market $114,500 Active 267 DOM
  24. 2026-07-10
    days on market $114,500 Active 266 DOM
  25. 2026-07-09
    days on market $114,500 Active 265 DOM
  26. 2026-07-07
    days on market $114,500 Active 263 DOM
  27. 2026-07-06
    days on market $114,500 Active 262 DOM
  28. 2026-07-05
    days on market $114,500 Active 261 DOM
  29. 2026-07-03
    days on market $114,500 Active 259 DOM
  30. 2026-07-02
    days on market $114,500 Active 258 DOM
  31. 2026-07-01
    days on market $114,500 Active 257 DOM
  32. 2026-06-30
    days on market $114,500 Active 256 DOM
  33. 2026-06-29
    days on market $114,500 Active 255 DOM
  34. 2026-06-28
    days on market $114,500 Active 254 DOM
  35. 2026-06-27
    days on market $114,500 Active 253 DOM
  36. 2026-06-27
    days on market $114,500 Active 252 DOM
  37. 2026-06-25
    days on market $114,500 Active 250 DOM
  38. 2026-06-22
    days on market $114,500 Active 248 DOM
  39. 2026-06-22
    days on market $114,500 Active 247 DOM
  40. 2026-06-18
    days on market $114,500 Active 244 DOM
  41. 2026-06-17
    days on market $114,500 Active 243 DOM
  42. 2026-06-16
    days on market $114,500 Active 242 DOM
  43. 2026-06-15
    days on market $114,500 Active 241 DOM
  44. 2026-06-13
    days on market $114,500 Active 239 DOM
  45. 2026-06-10
    days on market $114,500 Active 236 DOM
  46. 2026-06-09
    days on market $114,500 Active 235 DOM
  47. 2026-06-08
    days on market $114,500 Active 234 DOM
  48. 2026-06-07
    days on market $114,500 Active 233 DOM
  49. 2026-06-03
    days on market $114,500 Active 229 DOM
  50. 2026-06-02
    days on market $114,500 Active 228 DOM

ⓘ 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
$606 · $50/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$606 · $50/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 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 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

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$17,370
− Mortgage interest
−$6,414
− Property taxes
−$606
− Insurance
−$572
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,390
− Management
−$1,390
− Depreciation
−$3,331
Taxable income
$3,668
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$880
After-tax cash flow
$4,458/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 9 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $9,990–$29,970 screening

This move-in ready home is in good condition with recent updates, including a new kitchen and bath. It's located in a desirable area with low maintenance features and a well-maintained exterior.

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Paint the exterior — Enhances curb appeal and home value.
  • Both Replace the front porch steps — Improves safety and adds value for both resale and rental.

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 14/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Hueytown Primary School Middle Hueytown Middle School F AL #206/257 Nat'l #12,632/14,009 High Hueytown High School F AL #235/305 Nat'l #15,655/17,239

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
D Composite livability gradescore 57/100

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 · 669,185 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
14% of renters

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

Price history

+154.4% since first listed
7 events — show timeline
  • 2026-01-28 Price Changed $114,500 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-11-18 Price Changed $119,900 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-10-25 Price Changed $129,900 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-10-16 Listed $133,500 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2003-11-04 Sold (Public Records) $79,900 Public Records
  • 2001-10-24 Sold (Public Records) $57,500 Public Records
  • 1989-03-31 Sold (Public Records) $45,016 Public Records

Property tax history

+3.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $606 · +2.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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