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230 Marsh Ave
B Composite 71.64
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
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Appreciation +4.7/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.9/5.0
  • Livability +2.9/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Schools +1.4/10.0

$78,000

230 Marsh Ave · Hueytown, AL 35023
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,842 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 267 Days on market
Built 1963 Fair condition 1.00 ac lot $42/sqft · 55% below area ↓ 26% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

Home is located in a good area of Hueytown and sits on two lots, Main level with Basement. House need some TCL, roof was replaced 3 years ago. Half bath and bedroom was being added in basement but not completed.

Key facts

  • 1 acre lot
  • Garage
  • Built 1963

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 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $78k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $439 ($5k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $78k).
  • Recommended offer: $69k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 13.1% 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; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 71d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 100% 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 $71 of equity ($539 loan paydown + $-468 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 $22k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 267 days — a 12% lower offer ($69k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $27k (26%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • 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 $68,640 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 267 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  3. Built in 1963 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. 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?
  7. 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?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
1.60%
Cap rate
13.05%
Cash-on-cash
24.15%
DSCR
2.07
GRM
5.2

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$172,498
List price
$78,000
Delta
-54.78%
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
327 Carver Ave 0.12mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,487 (-19%) 5mo $130,000 $87 56
202 Mabelon Ct 0.30mi 3/1.0 (+1) 1,593 (-14%) 9mo $157,000 $99 51
314 Wickstead Rd 1.02mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,788 (-3%) 9mo $150,000 $84 44
225 Newport Dr 0.31mi 3/3.0 (+1) 2,201 (+20%) 6mo $244,000 $111 42
186 Forest Rd 1.03mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,686 (-8%) 5mo $199,986 $119 38
141 Newport Dr 0.67mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,679 (-9%) 12mo $205,000 $122 35
317 Wickstead Rd 0.99mi 3/2.0 (+1) 2,060 (+12%) 4mo $155,000 $75 33
138 Baker Ave 0.70mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,560 (-15%) 3mo $165,000 $106 31
98 Dexter Ave 0.74mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,484 (-19%) 3mo $150,000 $101 29
120 Huey Ln 0.65mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,523 (-17%) 11mo $232,500 $153 27
507 W Smithfield Ter 0.98mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,536 (-17%) 6mo $88,000 $57 26
2066 Townhouse Ln 0.81mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,555 (-16%) 10mo $215,900 $139 22

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
21.7%
Equity multiple
2.00×
Total profit
$21,825
Equity at exit
$20,337
10-year hold
IRR
25.6%
Equity multiple
3.57×
Total profit
$56,065
Equity at exit
$22,669

Cash invested: $21,840 (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
9 active · 2 under contract
Months of supply
10.8 mo (9%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$160,000 ($90/sqft)
Median days on market
47 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
+3.7% 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
5.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,249 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$409
Tax from tax record
$106 /mo · $1,271/yr
Insurance
$32
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$262
Net cashflow
$439

Break-even live

Break-even rent $693
Max offer price $78,000
Occupancy floor 60%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $484 -5% $462 +0% $439 +5% $417 +10% $395
Rent -10% $341 -5% $390 +0% $439 +5% $489 +10% $538
Rate -1.0pp $479 -0.5pp $459 base $439 +0.5pp $419 +1.0pp $399

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
$19,500
Closing costs
$2,340
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 4 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1983 Townhouse Ln Bessemer, AL 2.0 2.0 1465 $1,100 $0.75 65d 1 0.63mi
106 Lindberg Rd Bessemer, AL 3.0 2.0 1554 $1,385 $0.89 70d 1 0.90mi
123 Westbrook Rd Bessemer, AL 3.0 2.0 1427 $1,275 $0.89 93d 1 1.02mi
216 Meadowood Ave Bessemer, AL 3.0 1.0 1430 $1,250 $0.87 52d 1 1.48mi

Listing history 14 events

  1. 2026-06-25
    days on market $78,000 Active 267 DOM
  2. 2026-06-22
    days on market $78,000 Active 265 DOM
  3. 2026-06-22
    days on market $78,000 Active 264 DOM
  4. 2026-06-18
    days on market $78,000 Active 261 DOM
  5. 2026-06-17
    days on market $78,000 Active 260 DOM
  6. 2026-06-16
    days on market $78,000 Active 259 DOM
  7. 2026-06-15
    statusdays on market $78,000 Active 258 DOM
  8. 2026-05-12
    price $78,000 279-char remark
    Show marketing remark (279 chars)

    Home is located in a good area of Hueytown and sits on two lots, Main level with Basement. House need some TCL, roof was replaced 3 years ago. Half bath and bedroom was being added in basement but not completed. Price to sell fast AS-IS Back on the Market, contract fell through

  9. 2026-05-12
    status Active 279-char remark
    Show marketing remark (279 chars)

    Home is located in a good area of Hueytown and sits on two lots, Main level with Basement. House need some TCL, roof was replaced 3 years ago. Half bath and bedroom was being added in basement but not completed. Price to sell fast AS-IS Back on the Market, contract fell through

  10. 2026-04-13
    historical Contingent 279-char remark
    Show marketing remark (279 chars)

    Home is located in a good area of Hueytown and sits on two lots, Main level with Basement. House need some TCL, roof was replaced 3 years ago. Half bath and bedroom was being added in basement but not completed. Price to sell fast AS-IS Back on the Market, contract fell through

  11. 2026-04-10
    status Pending 279-char remark
    Show marketing remark (279 chars)

    Home is located in a good area of Hueytown and sits on two lots, Main level with Basement. House need some TCL, roof was replaced 3 years ago. Half bath and bedroom was being added in basement but not completed. Price to sell fast AS-IS Back on the Market, contract fell through

  12. 2026-04-05
    price $80,000 279-char remark
    Show marketing remark (279 chars)

    Home is located in a good area of Hueytown and sits on two lots, Main level with Basement. House need some TCL, roof was replaced 3 years ago. Half bath and bedroom was being added in basement but not completed. Price to sell fast AS-IS Back on the Market, contract fell through

  13. 2026-01-09
    price $95,000 279-char remark
    Show marketing remark (279 chars)

    Home is located in a good area of Hueytown and sits on two lots, Main level with Basement. House need some TCL, roof was replaced 3 years ago. Half bath and bedroom was being added in basement but not completed. Price to sell fast AS-IS Back on the Market, contract fell through

  14. 2025-09-05
    listed $105,000 Active 279-char remark
    Show marketing remark (279 chars)

    Home is located in a good area of Hueytown and sits on two lots, Main level with Basement. House need some TCL, roof was replaced 3 years ago. Half bath and bedroom was being added in basement but not completed. Price to sell fast AS-IS Back on the Market, contract fell through

ⓘ 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
$1,271 · $106/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,271 · $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 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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$14,991
− Mortgage interest
−$4,369
− Property taxes
−$1,271
− Insurance
−$390
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,199
− Management
−$1,199
− Depreciation
−$2,269
Taxable income
$4,294
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,030
After-tax cash flow
$4,243/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 · 2 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab Est. rehab $46,050–$82,890 screening

The home requires moderate repairs and maintenance, particularly to the exterior siding and interior paint, to improve its condition and value.

Deferred maintenance Est. $50,000–$150,000 screening

  • Major Roof (roof) — The roof appears to be missing or damaged, indicating a major issue that needs immediate attention.
  • Major Windows (windows) — The windows are not visible, but the overall condition of the house suggests they may be in poor condition, requiring replacement.
  • Major Electrical (electrical) — The electrical panel is not visible, but the house's age and condition suggest it may be outdated or in need of repair.
  • Major Plumbing (plumbing) — The plumbing is not visible, but the house's age and condition suggest it may be in need of repair or replacement.
  • Major Exterior (exterior) — The exterior of the house appears to be in poor condition, with visible damage and wear.

Repairs flagged

  • Moderate exterior siding — Weathered appearance
  • Minor interior paint — Slight discoloration

Value-add opportunities

  • Both paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and resale value
  • Both repair siding — Improves home's appearance and value
  • Both paint interior — Enhances interior appearance and resale value

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Moderate 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

-25.7% since first listed
7 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-12 Price Changed $78,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-05-12 Relisted Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-04-13 Contingent Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-04-10 Pending Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-04-05 Price Changed $80,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-01-09 Price Changed $95,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2025-09-05 Listed $105,000 Greater Alabama MLS

Property tax history

+4.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,271 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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