333 Northwood Dr · Birmingham, AL 35215

$99,900

3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,102 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 72 Days on market

Built 1958 0.30 ac lot $91/sqft · at area comps Est $103k · at est.

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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 +27.6/30.0
• DSCR +9.7/10.0
• ARV discount +9.0/15.0
• 1% rule +7.6/10.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• Rent growth +3.3/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +0.9/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to 333 Northwood Drive! This charming Birmingham home combines classic style with modern comfort. Featuring a spacious floor plan, bright natural light, and updated finishes throughout, it’s perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Enjoy the inviting living areas, a well-appointed kitchen, and cozy bedrooms. The property boasts a private backyard ideal for relaxing or outdoor gatherings. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and top-rated schools, this home offers both comfort and convenience in a sought-after neighborhood. Don’t miss your chance to make this beautiful property your new home!

Key facts

• 0.3 acre lot
• Parking
• Built 1958

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $100k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $300 ($4k/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: $94k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 9.9% vs local median 6.2% in Birmingham — 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 67/100 on livability (#78 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities C-, schools F, crime F.
• Birmingham City (urban): math 4% / reading 20% proficiency, ranked #116 of 129 in AL (top 90%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 82% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.0%/yr); 333 active listings in the ZIP; 32 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 41% 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 ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 72 days — a 6% lower offer ($94k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts since 12y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $15k (13%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

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 $93,906 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 72 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% 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. 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: 9.89%
• Cash-on-cash: 12.86%
• DSCR: 1.57
• GRM: 6.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $103,342
• List price: $99,900
• Delta: -3.33%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
405 Sunbrook Ave	0.06mi	3/1.5	1,120 (+2%)	2mo	$148,000	$132	93
312 Pine St	0.15mi	3/1.0	1,080 (-2%)	1mo	$60,000	$56	87
252 Westwood Dr	0.21mi	3/1.5	1,124 (+2%)	6mo	$93,000	$83	82
408 Ford Way	0.30mi	3/1.0	1,074 (-2%)	2mo	$27,500	$26	78
125 Redstone Dr	0.52mi	3/1.5	1,042 (-5%)	3mo	$145,000	$139	65
205 Tucker Ave	0.35mi	3/1.0	1,012 (-8%)	5mo	$85,000	$84	64
173 Redstone Way	0.49mi	3/2.0	1,182 (+7%)	2mo	$155,000	$131	62
240 Mccormick Ave	0.23mi	3/1.0	1,262 (+14%)	6mo	$141,000	$112	58
9809 Maple Ln	0.55mi	3/1.0	1,192 (+8%)	3mo	$130,000	$109	56
204 Boxwood Cir	0.43mi	3/1.0	1,252 (+14%)	4mo	$70,000	$56	52
9817 Virginianna Dr	0.61mi	3/1.0	989 (-10%)	4mo	$125,000	$126	49
328 Pat Ave	0.75mi	3/1.0	1,244 (+13%)	1mo	$93,500	$75	41

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 · 3.04% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 2.8%
• Equity multiple: 1.11×
• Total profit: $2,977
• Equity at exit: $14,895

10-year hold

• IRR: 12.4%
• Equity multiple: 1.98×
• Total profit: $27,478
• 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 35215

• Home prices YoY: -34.4%
• Rents YoY: 3.0%
• Active inventory: 333
• Price-to-rent: 6.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,262 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$524
• Tax from tax record: −$132 /mo · $1,582/yr
• Insurance: −$42
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$265
• Net cashflow: $300

Break-even live

Break-even rent $883

Max offer price $99,900

Occupancy floor 71%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $356	-5% $328	+0% $300	+5% $271	+10% $243
Rent	-10% $200	-5% $250	+0% $300	+5% $350	+10% $399
Rate	-1.0pp $350	-0.5pp $325	base $300	+0.5pp $274	+1.0pp $248

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 32 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
316 Pine St Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1232	$1,100	$0.89	45d	1	0.12mi
252 Meadowdale Ave Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	920	$995	$1.08	45d	1	0.16mi
252 Westwood Dr Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.5	1124	$1,400	$1.25	3d	1	0.19mi
957 Hickory Cir Birmingham, AL	3.0	2.0	1364	$1,195	$0.88	4d	1	0.32mi
209 Tucker Ave Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1044	$1,100	$1.05	45d	1	0.32mi
204 McCormick Ave Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	880	$980	$1.11	4d	1	0.34mi
221 Lawson Rd Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.5	1102	$1,325	$1.20	25d	1	0.39mi
848 Old Trail Rd Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.5	930	$925	$0.99	25d	1	0.43mi
208 Sam Pate Dr Birmingham, AL	3.0	2.0	988	$1,385	$1.40	3d	1	0.47mi
9844 Greenlee Rd Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1046	$950	$0.91	45d	1	0.50mi
241 Mamie Ln Birmingham, AL	3.0	2.0	1242	$1,495	$1.20	4d	1	0.59mi
46 Sunscape Dr Birmingham, AL	4.0	2.0	1178	$1,450	$1.23	45d	1	0.62mi
40 Sunscape Dr Birmingham, AL	3.0	2.0	1283	$1,555	$1.21	3d	1	0.64mi
426 Buckingham Cir Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.5	1080	$1,013	$0.94	45d	1	0.71mi
945 Elizabeth Dr Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1227	$1,125	$0.92	4d	1	0.79mi
932 Five Mile Rd Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.5	1200	$1,175	$0.98	20d	1	0.83mi
201 Rose Dr Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	972	$1,100	$1.13	17d	1	0.83mi
217 Killough Dr Birmingham, AL	3.0	2.0	1212	$1,200	$0.99	15d	1	0.84mi
628 Annie Laura Dr Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	844	$1,195	$1.42	45d	1	0.84mi
912 Meadowbrook Dr Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1178	$1,100	$0.93	45d	1	0.98mi
940 Meadowbrook Dr Birmingham, AL	4.0	1.0	1149	$1,300	$1.13	45d	1	0.98mi
216 Sanford Dr Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.5	1134	$1,200	$1.06	45d	1	0.99mi
832 Meadowbrook Dr Birmingham, AL	3.0	2.0	1228	$1,225	$1.00	25d	1	0.99mi
529 Robison Dr Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.0	960	$960	$1.00	22d	1	0.99mi
818 Sunset Dr Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	992	$1,000	$1.01	45d	1	1.04mi
1112 Violet Dr Birmingham, AL	3.0	2.0	1414	$1,600	$1.13	13d	1	1.13mi
520 Camellia Rd Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1053	$1,100	$1.04	4d	1	1.25mi
433 Orchid Rd Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1162	$1,255	$1.08	17d	1	1.27mi
603 Camp Ct Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	936	$1,300	$1.39	45d	1	1.30mi
656 Valley Crest Dr Birmingham, AL	2.0	1.5	1088	$1,350	$1.24	3d	1	1.37mi
726 Orchard Rd Birmingham, AL	3.0	1.0	1120	$1,095	$0.98	45d	1	1.47mi
1301 5th Pl NW Center Point, AL	3.0	1.0	1170	$1,100	$0.94	4d	1	1.50mi

Listing history 21 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $99,900 Active 72 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $99,900 Active 69 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $99,900 Active 68 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $99,900 Active 67 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $99,900 Active 66 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $99,900 Active 64 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $99,900 Active 61 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $99,900 Active 60 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   pricedays on market $99,900 Active 59 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $109,900 Active 58 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $109,900 Active 54 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $109,900 Active 53 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $109,900 Active 52 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $109,900 Active 51 DOM
15. 2026-05-15
    price $109,900 630-char remark

    Show marketing remark (630 chars)

    Welcome to 333 Northwood Drive! This charming Birmingham home combines classic style with modern comfort. Featuring a spacious floor plan, bright natural light, and updated finishes throughout, it’s perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Enjoy the inviting living areas, a well-appointed kitchen, and cozy bedrooms. The property boasts a private backyard ideal for relaxing or outdoor gatherings. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and top-rated schools, this home offers both comfort and convenience in a sought-after neighborhood. Don’t miss your chance to make this beautiful property your new home!

16. 2026-04-10
    listed $114,900 Active 630-char remark

    Show marketing remark (630 chars)

    Welcome to 333 Northwood Drive! This charming Birmingham home combines classic style with modern comfort. Featuring a spacious floor plan, bright natural light, and updated finishes throughout, it’s perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Enjoy the inviting living areas, a well-appointed kitchen, and cozy bedrooms. The property boasts a private backyard ideal for relaxing or outdoor gatherings. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and top-rated schools, this home offers both comfort and convenience in a sought-after neighborhood. Don’t miss your chance to make this beautiful property your new home!

17. 2016-02-01
    soldstatus $26,016,500
18. 2015-03-12
    soldstatus $39,750 287-char remark

    Show marketing remark (287 chars)

    Bring your toolbox and handyman skills to make the great house your home. This home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, dining room and eat-in kitchen. The large corner lot has plenty of space for entertaining. Just off the kitchen there is large patio perfect grilling and relaxing.

19. 2015-02-12
    historical 287-char remark

    Show marketing remark (287 chars)

    Bring your toolbox and handyman skills to make the great house your home. This home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, dining room and eat-in kitchen. The large corner lot has plenty of space for entertaining. Just off the kitchen there is large patio perfect grilling and relaxing.

20. 2014-12-05
    listed $44,900 287-char remark

    Show marketing remark (287 chars)

    Bring your toolbox and handyman skills to make the great house your home. This home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, dining room and eat-in kitchen. The large corner lot has plenty of space for entertaining. Just off the kitchen there is large patio perfect grilling and relaxing.

21. 2003-09-22
    soldstatus $69,900

ⓘ 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: $1,582 · $132/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,582 · $132/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 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 7 unhealthy d/yr today · 9 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $15,146
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,596
• − Property taxes: −$1,582
• − Insurance: −$500
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,212
• − Management: −$1,212
• − Depreciation: −$2,906
• Taxable income: $2,139
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$513
• After-tax cash flow: $3,084/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: Birmingham City
• NCES district ID: 0100390
• Math proficiency: 4% ▼ -17.00%
• Reading proficiency: 20% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $31,988
• Composite: 9.49/100
• National rank: #9850
• State rank: #116 of 129 in AL

Livability — Birmingham

• Score: 67/100
• State rank: #78
• US rank: #10412

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Birmingham, AL
• County: Jefferson County · 527,445 people
• City population: 43,903
• Metro: Birmingham-Hoover, AL
• Population (ZIP): 43,903
• Household income: $52,793
• Rent vs Own: 43.4% rent · 56.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 1729.0

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 (75%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 75% White 15% Hispanic / Latino 7% Two or more races 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 4%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 1% Italian 1% Slovak 1%
• Foreign-born: 4% · Canada
• Languages at home: 92% 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: ▼ -112.97%
• Current HPI: 215.0607
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.04%
• 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

+57.2% since first listed

7 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-15 Price Changed $109,900 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2026-04-10 Listed $114,900 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2016-02-01 Sold (Public Records) $26,016,500 Public Records
• 2015-03-12 Sold (MLS) $39,750 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2015-02-12 Delisted — Greater Alabama MLS
• 2014-12-05 Listed $44,900 Greater Alabama MLS
• 2003-09-22 Sold (Public Records) $69,900 Public Records

Property tax history

+10.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,582 · +4.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.