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172 Greenwood Cir
D+ Composite 46.89
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 +15.5/30.0
  • ARV discount +10.5/15.0
  • DSCR +4.8/10.0
  • Schools +3.9/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.4/5.0
  • 1% rule +3.3/10.0
  • Livability +3.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$234,900

172 Greenwood Cir · Calera, AL 35040
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,361 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 50 Days on market
Built 2020 6,534 sqft lot $173/sqft · 7% below area Est $252k · 7% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

This well-maintained, all-brick home gives you comfort, quality, and low-maintenance living all on one level. It's clean, inviting, and move-in ready with fresh paint! Step inside to vaulted ceilings and a marble fireplace that add warmth and style to the living room. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a pantry for extra storage, and a natural flow into the dining area. Durable, high-quality LVP flooring runs through the main living spaces, combining the look of hardwood with low upkeep. All three bedrooms are generously sized, and the master suite includes a trey ceiling, soaking tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. The layout is spacious with thoughtful touches that make daily life feel effortless. Cute curb appeal, a covered back patio for relaxing or grilling, a two-car garage, and manageable yard space are other desirable features. This home was built in 2020 by Adams Homes so everything is still new! It's affordable and has eligibility for zero-down financing!

Key facts

  • 6,534 sq ft lot
  • 2 garage spots
  • Built 2020

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Located in the CALERA tax district
  • Financial info: Garbage fee collected quarterly ($65); Has down payment assistance

Exterior

  • Parking: Front garage entry; 2-car garage (main level); Driveway parking and on-street parking available
  • Utilities: Private water; Connected sewer; Underground utilities; Internet available from Spectrum and AT&T
  • Home design: Existing single-family property; Four-side brick construction; Slab foundation; Located in the OLD IVY subdivision
  • Construction: 4-sided brick exterior; Slab foundation
  • Exterior features: Covered and open patio; Porch; Garden/patio area; No pool; Not waterfront; No decks

Interior

  • Kitchen: Laminate countertops; Built-in microwave; Electric oven and stove; Refrigerator included; Some stainless appliances
  • Bedrooms: Master bedroom on main level; Additional bedrooms on main level
  • Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl
  • Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms; Garden tub, separate shower, and linen closet
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
  • Interior features: Smooth and trey ceilings; Recessed lighting; Tile surround gas fireplace in the great room; Some window treatments to remain; Attic with pull-down access
  • Laundry & utility: Main-level laundry in a closet; Washer hookup and electric dryer hookup; Electric water heater

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/2.0-bath single-family listed at $235k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $96 ($1k/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 $194k (17.5% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $194k (17.5% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
  • Cap rate 6.8% vs local median 4.5% in Calera — 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 59/100 on livability (#325 in AL) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, employment A-; Watch: amenities F, commute F, health & safety F.
  • Shelby County (suburban): math 30% / reading 58% proficiency, ranked #16 of 129 in AL (top 12%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Calera Elementary (752 students, 64% FRL); Calera High (math 18% / reading 21%, grade F, #169 of 305 statewide, top 59%, 1,066 students, 59% FRL) — zoned schools average 62% FRL vs 26% district-wide (36 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 20% at this address vs 44% district-wide (-24 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Shelby County average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.7%/yr); 374 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 20d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 987 units permitted in Shelby County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Shelby County population projected at +23% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 50 days — a 3% lower offer ($228k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 7y ago 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.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 50% chance of damaging wind over 30y; moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $193,847 (17.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 50 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 17% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  3. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  4. 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?
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
0.83%
Cap rate
6.78%
Cash-on-cash
1.75%
DSCR
1.08
GRM
10.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$251,891
List price
$234,900
Delta
-6.75%
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
153 Old Ivy Rd 0.06mi 3/2.0 1,360 (-0%) 5mo $248,900 $183 93
632 Klynes Dr 0.05mi 3/2.0 1,425 (+5%) 3mo $248,170 $174 87
200 Stonebriar Dr 0.24mi 3/2.0 1,383 (+2%) 5mo $235,000 $170 82
220 Stonebriar Dr 0.25mi 3/2.0 1,394 (+2%) 4mo $230,000 $165 81
2032 Turquoise Ln 0.32mi 3/2.0 1,348 (-1%) 6mo $264,400 $196 78
428 Marsh Cir 0.15mi 3/2.0 1,246 (-8%) 5mo $227,000 $182 74
189 Briarfield Ln 0.21mi 3/2.0 1,482 (+9%) 4mo $262,774 $177 72
613 Klynes Dr 0.32mi 3/2.0 1,234 (-9%) 1mo $214,719 $174 69
645 Klynes Dr 0.32mi 3/2.0 1,459 (+7%) 6mo $250,000 $171 68
637 Klynes Dr 0.32mi 3/2.0 1,234 (-9%) 2mo $229,719 $186 68
320 Oakmont Cir 0.32mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,497 (+10%) 0mo $284,900 $190 63
404 Koslin Loop 0.32mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,497 (+10%) 1mo $289,900 $194 62

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 · 3.67% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-12.9%
Equity multiple
0.53×
Total profit
$-30,725
Equity at exit
$35,024
10-year hold
IRR
-3.0%
Equity multiple
0.79×
Total profit
$-13,767
Equity at exit
$20,310

Cash invested: $65,772 (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 35040

Home prices YoY
-16.5%
Rents YoY
3.7%
Active inventory
374
Price-to-rent
10.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,938 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,232
Tax from tax record
$106 /mo · $1,269/yr
Insurance
$98
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$407
Net cashflow
$96

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,817
Max offer price $234,900
Occupancy floor 90%

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
$58,725
Closing costs
$7,047
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 3 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1004 Medinah Dr Calera, AL 3.0 2.0 1823 $1,850 $1.01 19d 1 1.24mi
324 Oakmont CIR Calera, AL 3.0 2.0 1272 $1,795 $1.41 2d 1 1.31mi
313 Oakmont CIR Calera, AL 4.0 2.0 1774 $1,995 $1.12 44d 1 1.31mi

Listing history 34 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $234,900 Active 50 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $234,900 Active 49 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $234,900 Active 48 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $234,900 Active 47 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $234,900 Active 45 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $234,900 Active 44 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $234,900 Active 42 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $234,900 Active 41 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $234,900 Active 40 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $234,900 Active 39 DOM
  11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $234,900 Active 36 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $234,900 Active 35 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $234,900 Active 34 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $234,900 Active 33 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $234,900 Active 32 DOM
  16. 2026-04-29
    listed $234,900 Active 935-char remark
  17. 2026-04-28
    historical $234,900 935-char remark
  18. 2025-09-16
    soldstatus $222,000
  19. 2025-09-10
    soldstatus $222,000 Sold 999-char remark
    Show marketing remark (999 chars)

    This well-maintained, all-brick home gives you comfort, quality, and low-maintenance living all on one level. It's clean, inviting, and move-in ready with fresh paint! Step inside to vaulted ceilings and a marble fireplace that add warmth and style to the living room. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a pantry for extra storage, and a natural flow into the dining area. Durable, high-quality LVP flooring runs through the main living spaces, combining the look of hardwood with low upkeep. All three bedrooms are generously sized, and the master suite includes a trey ceiling, soaking tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. The layout is spacious with thoughtful touches that make daily life feel effortless. Cute curb appeal, a covered back patio for relaxing or grilling, a two-car garage, and manageable yard space are other desirable features. This home was built in 2020 by Adams Homes so everything is still new! It's affordable and has eligibility for zero-down financing!

  20. 2025-08-08
    historical Contingent 999-char remark
    Show marketing remark (999 chars)

    This well-maintained, all-brick home gives you comfort, quality, and low-maintenance living all on one level. It's clean, inviting, and move-in ready with fresh paint! Step inside to vaulted ceilings and a marble fireplace that add warmth and style to the living room. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a pantry for extra storage, and a natural flow into the dining area. Durable, high-quality LVP flooring runs through the main living spaces, combining the look of hardwood with low upkeep. All three bedrooms are generously sized, and the master suite includes a trey ceiling, soaking tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. The layout is spacious with thoughtful touches that make daily life feel effortless. Cute curb appeal, a covered back patio for relaxing or grilling, a two-car garage, and manageable yard space are other desirable features. This home was built in 2020 by Adams Homes so everything is still new! It's affordable and has eligibility for zero-down financing!

  21. 2025-08-03
    price $222,000 999-char remark
    Show marketing remark (999 chars)

    This well-maintained, all-brick home gives you comfort, quality, and low-maintenance living all on one level. It's clean, inviting, and move-in ready with fresh paint! Step inside to vaulted ceilings and a marble fireplace that add warmth and style to the living room. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a pantry for extra storage, and a natural flow into the dining area. Durable, high-quality LVP flooring runs through the main living spaces, combining the look of hardwood with low upkeep. All three bedrooms are generously sized, and the master suite includes a trey ceiling, soaking tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. The layout is spacious with thoughtful touches that make daily life feel effortless. Cute curb appeal, a covered back patio for relaxing or grilling, a two-car garage, and manageable yard space are other desirable features. This home was built in 2020 by Adams Homes so everything is still new! It's affordable and has eligibility for zero-down financing!

  22. 2025-07-11
    listed $230,000 Active 999-char remark
    Show marketing remark (999 chars)

    This well-maintained, all-brick home gives you comfort, quality, and low-maintenance living all on one level. It's clean, inviting, and move-in ready with fresh paint! Step inside to vaulted ceilings and a marble fireplace that add warmth and style to the living room. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a pantry for extra storage, and a natural flow into the dining area. Durable, high-quality LVP flooring runs through the main living spaces, combining the look of hardwood with low upkeep. All three bedrooms are generously sized, and the master suite includes a trey ceiling, soaking tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. The layout is spacious with thoughtful touches that make daily life feel effortless. Cute curb appeal, a covered back patio for relaxing or grilling, a two-car garage, and manageable yard space are other desirable features. This home was built in 2020 by Adams Homes so everything is still new! It's affordable and has eligibility for zero-down financing!

  23. 2025-07-09
    historical $230,000 999-char remark
    Show marketing remark (999 chars)

    This well-maintained, all-brick home gives you comfort, quality, and low-maintenance living all on one level. It's clean, inviting, and move-in ready with fresh paint! Step inside to vaulted ceilings and a marble fireplace that add warmth and style to the living room. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a pantry for extra storage, and a natural flow into the dining area. Durable, high-quality LVP flooring runs through the main living spaces, combining the look of hardwood with low upkeep. All three bedrooms are generously sized, and the master suite includes a trey ceiling, soaking tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. The layout is spacious with thoughtful touches that make daily life feel effortless. Cute curb appeal, a covered back patio for relaxing or grilling, a two-car garage, and manageable yard space are other desirable features. This home was built in 2020 by Adams Homes so everything is still new! It's affordable and has eligibility for zero-down financing!

  24. 2020-06-04
    soldstatus $175,950 Sold
    Show marketing remark (553 chars)

    This floor plan boasts a several large windows in the living room, which brings in all the natural light from the outdoors. There is a wonderful fireplace in the living room, so you can be warm and cozy when fall comes. The kitchen has an eating area, so your kids can do homework while you cook and be close by. There is also a covered porch on the back, so you can sit outside when it's raining and to shield you from the sun. This under construction home can be all yours and less than 2 miles from I-65 it's super convenient to everything in Calera!

  25. 2020-04-27
    status Pending
    Show marketing remark (553 chars)

    This floor plan boasts a several large windows in the living room, which brings in all the natural light from the outdoors. There is a wonderful fireplace in the living room, so you can be warm and cozy when fall comes. The kitchen has an eating area, so your kids can do homework while you cook and be close by. There is also a covered porch on the back, so you can sit outside when it's raining and to shield you from the sun. This under construction home can be all yours and less than 2 miles from I-65 it's super convenient to everything in Calera!

  26. 2020-03-11
    price $178,950
    Show marketing remark (553 chars)

    This floor plan boasts a several large windows in the living room, which brings in all the natural light from the outdoors. There is a wonderful fireplace in the living room, so you can be warm and cozy when fall comes. The kitchen has an eating area, so your kids can do homework while you cook and be close by. There is also a covered porch on the back, so you can sit outside when it's raining and to shield you from the sun. This under construction home can be all yours and less than 2 miles from I-65 it's super convenient to everything in Calera!

  27. 2020-03-03
    price $177,850
    Show marketing remark (553 chars)

    This floor plan boasts a several large windows in the living room, which brings in all the natural light from the outdoors. There is a wonderful fireplace in the living room, so you can be warm and cozy when fall comes. The kitchen has an eating area, so your kids can do homework while you cook and be close by. There is also a covered porch on the back, so you can sit outside when it's raining and to shield you from the sun. This under construction home can be all yours and less than 2 miles from I-65 it's super convenient to everything in Calera!

  28. 2020-02-01
    price $174,850
    Show marketing remark (553 chars)

    This floor plan boasts a several large windows in the living room, which brings in all the natural light from the outdoors. There is a wonderful fireplace in the living room, so you can be warm and cozy when fall comes. The kitchen has an eating area, so your kids can do homework while you cook and be close by. There is also a covered porch on the back, so you can sit outside when it's raining and to shield you from the sun. This under construction home can be all yours and less than 2 miles from I-65 it's super convenient to everything in Calera!

  29. 2019-11-02
    price $171,850
    Show marketing remark (553 chars)

    This floor plan boasts a several large windows in the living room, which brings in all the natural light from the outdoors. There is a wonderful fireplace in the living room, so you can be warm and cozy when fall comes. The kitchen has an eating area, so your kids can do homework while you cook and be close by. There is also a covered porch on the back, so you can sit outside when it's raining and to shield you from the sun. This under construction home can be all yours and less than 2 miles from I-65 it's super convenient to everything in Calera!

  30. 2019-09-14
    price $168,850
    Show marketing remark (553 chars)

    This floor plan boasts a several large windows in the living room, which brings in all the natural light from the outdoors. There is a wonderful fireplace in the living room, so you can be warm and cozy when fall comes. The kitchen has an eating area, so your kids can do homework while you cook and be close by. There is also a covered porch on the back, so you can sit outside when it's raining and to shield you from the sun. This under construction home can be all yours and less than 2 miles from I-65 it's super convenient to everything in Calera!

  31. 2019-09-06
    price $171,850
    Show marketing remark (553 chars)

    This floor plan boasts a several large windows in the living room, which brings in all the natural light from the outdoors. There is a wonderful fireplace in the living room, so you can be warm and cozy when fall comes. The kitchen has an eating area, so your kids can do homework while you cook and be close by. There is also a covered porch on the back, so you can sit outside when it's raining and to shield you from the sun. This under construction home can be all yours and less than 2 miles from I-65 it's super convenient to everything in Calera!

  32. 2019-08-03
    price $165,850
    Show marketing remark (553 chars)

    This floor plan boasts a several large windows in the living room, which brings in all the natural light from the outdoors. There is a wonderful fireplace in the living room, so you can be warm and cozy when fall comes. The kitchen has an eating area, so your kids can do homework while you cook and be close by. There is also a covered porch on the back, so you can sit outside when it's raining and to shield you from the sun. This under construction home can be all yours and less than 2 miles from I-65 it's super convenient to everything in Calera!

  33. 2019-04-27
    price $162,850
    Show marketing remark (553 chars)

    This floor plan boasts a several large windows in the living room, which brings in all the natural light from the outdoors. There is a wonderful fireplace in the living room, so you can be warm and cozy when fall comes. The kitchen has an eating area, so your kids can do homework while you cook and be close by. There is also a covered porch on the back, so you can sit outside when it's raining and to shield you from the sun. This under construction home can be all yours and less than 2 miles from I-65 it's super convenient to everything in Calera!

  34. 2019-04-19
    listed $162,600 Active
    Show marketing remark (553 chars)

    This floor plan boasts a several large windows in the living room, which brings in all the natural light from the outdoors. There is a wonderful fireplace in the living room, so you can be warm and cozy when fall comes. The kitchen has an eating area, so your kids can do homework while you cook and be close by. There is also a covered porch on the back, so you can sit outside when it's raining and to shield you from the sun. This under construction home can be all yours and less than 2 miles from I-65 it's super convenient to everything in Calera!

ⓘ 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
$1,269 · $106/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,269 · $106/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 5/10 Major
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 50% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 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
$23,262
− Mortgage interest
−$13,158
− Property taxes
−$1,269
− Insurance
−$1,174
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,861
− Management
−$1,861
− Depreciation
−$6,833
Taxable loss
−$2,895
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$695
After-tax cash flow
$1,846/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
Shelby County
NCES district ID
0103030
Math proficiency
30% ▼ -28.00%
Reading proficiency
58% ▲ 2.00%
Median HH income
$66,672
Composite
39.29/100
National rank
#3995
State rank
#16 of 129 in AL

Livability — Calera

Score
59/100
State rank
#325
US rank
#19917

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Calera, AL
County
Shelby County · 188,970 people
City population
19,304
Metro
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
Population (ZIP)
19,304
Household income
$84,554
Rent vs Own
21.1% rent · 78.9% own
Severe rent burden
388.0

Population outlook (Shelby County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
237,024 people
By 2030
249,868 · +5.4%
By 2040
272,778 · +15.1%
By 2050
291,062 · +22.8%
By 2075
326,049 · +37.6%
By 2100
335,870 · +41.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
Race & ethnicity
White 59% Black 30% Hispanic / Latino 9% Two or more races 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 7%
Common ancestry
Slovak 3% Italian 1% Serbian 1%
Foreign-born
6% · Canada, China
Languages at home
91% English-only · Spanish 6% Arabic 1% Chinese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Shelby

2024 margin
Solid R (+40.9) · D 29.0% · R 69.9% · Other 1.1%
2008→2024 swing
+12.6pp toward D · 2008: -53.4pp · 2024: -40.9pp
All cycles
2024: R+40.9 2020: R+40.4 2016: R+50.3 2012: R+55.6 2008: R+53.4

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -43.58%
Current HPI
220.2843
Rent YoY
▲ 3.67%
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

+44.5% since first listed
19 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-29 Listed $234,900 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-04-28 Coming Soon $234,900 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-09-16 Sold (Public Records) $222,000 Public Records
  • 2025-09-10 Sold (MLS) $222,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-08-08 Contingent Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-08-03 Price Changed $222,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-07-11 Listed $230,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-07-09 Coming Soon $230,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-06-04 Sold (MLS) $175,950 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-04-27 Pending Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-03-11 Price Changed $178,950 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-03-03 Price Changed $177,850 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-02-01 Price Changed $174,850 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2019-11-02 Price Changed $171,850 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2019-09-14 Price Changed $168,850 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2019-09-06 Price Changed $171,850 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2019-08-03 Price Changed $165,850 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2019-04-27 Price Changed $162,850 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2019-04-19 Listed $162,600 Greater Alabama MLS

Property tax history

+30.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,269 · +1.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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