616 62nd St · Fairfield, AL 35064

$99,900

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,008 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 38 Days on market

Built 1931 6,969 sqft lot $99/sqft · 104% above area

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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 +26.4/30.0
• DSCR +9.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +6.2/10.0
• Livability +3.2/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +0.7/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Looking for a project with potential? This home in Fairfield is ready for renovation and priced accordingly. 3 bedrooms, a spacious lot, and a layout full of possibilities. Sold as-is.

Key facts

• 6,969 sq ft lot
• Built 1931
• Listed 38 days

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Property parcel ID: 30-00-13-2-015-010.000

Exterior

• Parking: On-street parking
• Security: No security features listed
• Utilities: Public water; Connected sewer; Internet service available; Electric water heater
• Home design: Existing structure; Single-story living areas (rooms listed at level 1)
• Construction: Vinyl siding exterior; Pillars/support foundation
• Exterior features: No waterfront; No pool; No patio, deck, or garden/patio indicated; Lot size approximately 0.16 acres

Interior

• Kitchen: Laminate countertops
• Bedrooms: Two bedrooms on the main level
• Flooring: Hardwood and laminate floors
• Bathrooms: One full bathroom with tub/shower combo on the main level
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Ceilings noted as 'other' (see remarks); No additional interior features listed
• Laundry & utility: Main-level laundry area; Washer hookup available; Electric dryer hookup; Electric water heater

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $100k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $262 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $100k).
• Recommended offer: $97k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 64/100 on livability (#160 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime D+, amenities F, employment F.
• Fairfield City (suburban): math 2% / reading 15% proficiency, ranked #125 of 129 in AL (top 97%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 84% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Robinson Primary School (math 2% / reading 22%, grade F, #536 of 627 statewide, top 88%, 245 students, 89% FRL); C J Donald Middle School (math 2% / reading 17%, grade F, #227 of 257 statewide, top 90%, 332 students, 85% FRL) — zoned schools at 87% FRL track the district average.
• Market conditions: 51 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 60% 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

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $691 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Jefferson County population projected to shrink 4% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $28k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 38 days — a 3% lower offer ($97k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 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.
• Current owner paid $48k; list at $100k implies a 110% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1931 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% 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 $96,903 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 38 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 1931 — 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 D 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: 1.12% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.45%
• Cash-on-cash: 11.26%
• DSCR: 1.50
• GRM: 7.4

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $48,963
• List price: $99,900
• Delta: 104.03%
• Verdict: OVERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
616 62nd St	0.00mi	3/1.0	1,008 (0%)	7mo	$47,500	$47	94
712 61st St	0.08mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,008 (0%)	14mo	$3,000	$3	79
500 Jerry Coleman St	0.12mi	3/1.0	1,092 (+8%)	12mo	$37,000	$34	70
5704 Myron Massey Blvd	0.21mi	2/1.0 (-1)	894 (-11%)	5mo	$35,000	$39	63
5512 Terrace J	0.63mi	3/1.0	972 (-4%)	3mo	$22,000	$23	62
721 51st St	0.50mi	2/1.0 (-1)	962 (-5%)	7mo	$67,000	$70	58
5219 Court G	0.44mi	3/1.0	1,140 (+13%)	4mo	$47,000	$41	54
4944 Court G	0.48mi	2/1.0 (-1)	869 (-14%)	1mo	$21,000	$24	48
5314 Belrosa Ter	0.65mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,078 (+7%)	7mo	$25,000	$23	48
109 60th St	0.47mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,148 (+14%)	4mo	$86,850	$76	42
5303 Acadia Ter	0.67mi	3/1.0	1,146 (+14%)	10mo	$11,000	$10	38
105 Hardy St	0.72mi	3/1.0	1,115 (+11%)	18mo	$96,000	$86	34

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 0.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.02×
• Total profit: $503
• Equity at exit: $14,895

10-year hold

• IRR: 10.1%
• Equity multiple: 1.78×
• Total profit: $21,859
• Equity at exit: $8,638

Cash invested: $27,972 (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 35064

• Home prices YoY: -28.8%
• Active inventory: 51
• Price-to-rent: 7.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,118 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$524
• Tax from tax record: −$56 /mo · $668/yr
• Insurance: −$42
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$235
• Net cashflow: $262

Break-even live

Break-even rent $786

Max offer price $99,900

Occupancy floor 72%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $319	-5% $291	+0% $262	+5% $234	+10% $206
Rent	-10% $174	-5% $218	+0% $262	+5% $307	+10% $351
Rate	-1.0pp $313	-0.5pp $288	base $262	+0.5pp $237	+1.0pp $210

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: $24,975
• Closing costs: $2,997
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
704 61st St Fairfield, AL	3.0	1.0	1184	$1,050	$0.89	25d	1	0.07mi
435 62nd St Fairfield, AL	3.0	2.0	1249	$985	$0.79	45d	1	0.12mi
502 64th St Fairfield, AL	3.0	1.0	1250	$695	$0.56	45d	1	0.15mi
5503 Myron Massey Blvd Fairfield, AL	3.0	2.0	1119	$1,200	$1.07	45d	1	0.30mi
5709 Court H Birmingham, AL	4.0	1.5	1455	$1,400	$0.96	3d	1	0.36mi
5406 Court G Unit G Fairfield, AL	3.0	2.0	1449	$1,199	$0.83	13d	1	0.36mi
125 Jerry Coleman St Fairfield, AL	2.0	1.0	715	$725	$1.01	45d	1	0.41mi
209 58th St Fairfield, AL	3.0	2.0	1468	$1,200	$0.82	45d	1	0.42mi
5219 Court G Unit G Fairfield, AL	3.0	1.0	1140	$950	$0.83	25d	1	0.45mi
109 59th St Fairfield, AL	4.0	1.0	1344	$1,200	$0.89	13d	1	0.47mi
5712 Monte Sano Rd Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	700	$900	$1.29	45d	1	0.51mi
410 54th St Fairfield, AL	2.0	1.0	1068	$700	$0.66	4d	1	0.52mi
5300 Avenue I Birmingham, AL	4.0	2.0	1360	$1,500	$1.10	3d	1	0.52mi
5316 Court I Birmingham, AL	3.0	2.0	1284	$1,200	$0.93	45d	1	0.55mi
829 51st Street Ensley Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1203	$1,340	$1.11	4d	1	0.55mi
5710 Monte Sano Dr Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	700	$950	$1.36	45d	1	0.62mi
304 52nd St Fairfield, AL	4.0	2.0	1355	$1,000	$0.74	45d	1	0.67mi
373 Belcher Dr Birmingham, AL	4.0	1.0	1255	$1,100	$0.88	45d	1	0.71mi
513 Oak Pl Fairfield, AL	4.0	2.0	1440	$1,300	$0.90	25d	1	0.75mi
518 Oak Pl Fairfield, AL	3.0	1.0	1236	$875	$0.71	20d	1	0.78mi
340 McPherson Ave Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	924	$910	$0.98	45d	1	0.79mi
336 McPherson Ave Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1094	$1,100	$1.01	25d	1	0.79mi
813 46th St Fairfield, AL	2.0	1.0	1100	$825	$0.75	12d	1	0.81mi
920 47th Street Ensley Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1070	$895	$0.84	4d	1	0.84mi
5001 Farrell Ave Fairfield, AL	2.0	1.0	1218	$995	$0.82	45d	1	0.86mi
1272 Meadow Ln Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	744	$800	$1.08	45d	1	0.86mi
621 Valley Rd Fairfield, AL	2.0	1.0	935	$900	$0.96	45d	1	0.94mi
1340 Pineview Rd Birmingham, AL	3.0	2.0	1116	$1,075	$0.96	45d	1	0.94mi
1037 47th Street Ensley Unit ENSLEY Birmingham, AL	3.0	2.0	1299	$1,000	$0.77	45d	1	0.94mi
1341 Pineview Rd Birmingham, AL	4.0	2.0	1409	$1,300	$0.92	45d	1	0.95mi
1376 Creel Ct Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1008	$1,000	$0.99	45d	1	0.95mi
1412 Woodward Rd Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1220	$1,203	$0.99	17d	1	0.97mi
408 Midway St Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1301	$1,075	$0.83	20d	1	0.98mi
913 Daniel Cir Birmingham, AL	4.0	2.0	1317	$1,300	$0.99	45d	1	0.99mi
1112 47th St W Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	1166	$975	$0.84	45d	1	1.01mi
1112 S Gale Dr Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.5	1053	$1,175	$1.12	45d	1	1.01mi
4716 Court M Birmingham, AL	4.0	1.0	932	$1,200	$1.29	45d	1	1.02mi
1309 41st St Fairfield, AL	3.0	1.0	1070	$1,200	$1.12	45d	1	1.03mi
6629 Grasselli Rd Fairfield, AL	4.0	1.0	1114	$1,295	$1.16	45d	1	1.04mi
5725 Avenue O Unit O Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	957	$1,073	$1.12	25d	1	1.06mi

Listing history 21 events

1. 2026-06-22
   days on market $99,900 Active 38 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $99,900 Active 35 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   pricedays on market $99,900 Active 34 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $105,000 Active 33 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $105,000 Active 32 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $105,000 Active 30 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $105,000 Active 27 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $105,000 Active 26 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $105,000 Active 25 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $105,000 Active 24 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $105,000 Active 20 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $105,000 Active 19 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $105,000 Active 18 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    remarks 549-char remark
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $105,000 Active 17 DOM
16. 2026-05-14
    listed $105,000 Active 392-char remark
17. 2025-11-25
    soldstatus $47,500 Sold 184-char remark

    Show marketing remark (184 chars)

    Looking for a project with potential? This home in Fairfield is ready for renovation and priced accordingly. 3 bedrooms, a spacious lot, and a layout full of possibilities. Sold as-is.

18. 2025-11-24
    soldstatus $47,500
19. 2025-10-22
    status Pending 184-char remark

    Show marketing remark (184 chars)

    Looking for a project with potential? This home in Fairfield is ready for renovation and priced accordingly. 3 bedrooms, a spacious lot, and a layout full of possibilities. Sold as-is.

20. 2025-09-30
    listed $49,900 Active 184-char remark

    Show marketing remark (184 chars)

    Looking for a project with potential? This home in Fairfield is ready for renovation and priced accordingly. 3 bedrooms, a spacious lot, and a layout full of possibilities. Sold as-is.

21. 1984-07-18
    soldstatus $6,500

ⓘ 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: $668 · $56/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $668 · $56/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 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $13,422
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,596
• − Property taxes: −$668
• − Insurance: −$500
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,074
• − Management: −$1,074
• − Depreciation: −$2,906
• Taxable income: $1,605
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$385
• After-tax cash flow: $2,764/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: Fairfield City
• NCES district ID: 0101440
• Math proficiency: 2% ▼ -18.00%
• Reading proficiency: 15% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $35,288
• Composite: 6.92/100
• National rank: #9974
• State rank: #125 of 129 in AL

Livability — Fairfield

• Score: 64/100
• State rank: #160
• US rank: #14390

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Fairfield, AL
• County: Jefferson County · 527,445 people
• City population: 9,872
• Metro: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
• Population (ZIP): 9,872
• Household income: $48,692
• Rent vs Own: 40.5% rent · 59.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 784.0

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: Predominantly Black (91%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 91% White 7% Two or more races 2%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 99% English-only · Spanish 1%

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: ▼ -50.47%
• Current HPI: 124.7012
• Rent YoY: —
• 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

+1436.9% since first listed

7 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-17 Price Changed $99,900 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2026-05-14 Listed $105,000 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2025-11-25 Sold (MLS) $47,500 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2025-11-24 Sold (Public Records) $47,500 Public Records
• 2025-10-22 Pending — Greater Alabama MLS
• 2025-09-30 Listed $49,900 Greater Alabama MLS
• 1984-07-18 Sold (Public Records) $6,500 Public Records

Property tax history

+4.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $668 · -1.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.