211 Pops Cor · Huntsville, AL 35811

$250,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,374 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 84 Days on market

Built 1985 0.40 ac lot $182/sqft · 6% below area Est $276k · 9% under

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• ARV discount +11.7/15.0
• Cash flow +9.7/30.0
• Rent growth +4.2/5.0
• Livability +4.1/5.0
• Schools +3.7/10.0
• DSCR +2.8/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• 1% rule +1.6/10.0
• Appreciation +1.4/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

!!!SELLER OFFERING $5,000 IN DESIGN CREDITS!!! Welcome home to this charming 3BR/2BA home on over a 1/3-acre lot in an established neighborhood. Updates include a NEW ROOF AND HVAC SYSTEM (installed 2024). The main floor features a private owner’s suite with en-suite bath, while upstairs includes two bedrooms and a full bath—perfect for family or guests. The 2-car garage includes a fully soundproof studio, ideal for musicians, content creators or anyone looking for a quiet workspace or it can be easily removed at the buyer’s request . Spacious lot with room to expand, garden, or entertain—don’t miss this opportunity to make it your own!

Key facts

• Private owner suite
• Spacious lot
• Hvac system

Tags

• NEW ROOF
• HVAC SYSTEM
• PRIVATE OWNER SUITE
• FULLY SOUNDPROOF STUDIO
• SPACIOUS LOT

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $250k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-163 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $221k (11.5% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $166k (33.8% below list).
• Recommended offer: $166k (33.8% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 5.5% vs local median 3.8% in Huntsville — 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 82/100 on livability (#3 in AL, #1,082 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime F.
• Madison County (rural): math 27% / reading 56% proficiency, ranked #19 of 129 in AL (top 15%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Central School (math 38% / reading 63%, grade D+, #114 of 627 statewide, top 19%, 657 students, 37% FRL); Riverton Intermediate School (math 25% / reading 63%, grade D, #42 of 257 statewide, top 17%, 813 students, 36% FRL); Madison County High School (math 32% / reading 42%, grade F, #39 of 305 statewide, top 13%, 483 students, 35% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.8%/yr); 570 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 46d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 67% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 4,709 units permitted in Madison County in 2024 (1,186 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 $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Madison County population projected at +18% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 84 days — a 6% lower offer ($235k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts since 9y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $20k (7%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $123k; list at $250k implies a 103% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $165,616 (33.8% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 84 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 34% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
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. 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?
6. 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?
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: 0.66% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.51%
• Cash-on-cash: -2.79%
• DSCR: 0.88
• GRM: 12.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $275,613
• List price: $250,000
• Delta: -9.29%
• 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
232 Pops Cor	0.10mi	3/2.0	1,323 (-4%)	6mo	$226,000	$171	80
105 Alice Janes Cir	0.15mi	3/2.0	1,331 (-3%)	5mo	$220,000	$165	80
103 Moms Cir	0.05mi	3/2.0	1,290 (-6%)	8mo	$250,000	$194	77
118 Sydney St	0.35mi	3/2.0	1,393 (+1%)	2mo	$248,000	$178	76
104 Alice Janes Cir	0.14mi	3/2.0	1,313 (-4%)	11mo	$218,000	$166	73
136 Raleigh Way	0.26mi	3/2.0	1,431 (+4%)	9mo	$279,900	$196	70
102 Alice Janes Cir	0.15mi	3/2.0	1,276 (-7%)	9mo	$245,000	$192	70
119 Spring Farm Rd	0.21mi	3/2.0	1,300 (-5%)	14mo	$247,500	$190	66
104 Summerset Ln	0.43mi	3/2.0	1,356 (-1%)	15mo	$275,000	$203	61
130 Raleigh Way	0.25mi	3/2.0	1,523 (+11%)	14mo	$270,000	$177	54
105 Allenwood Dr	0.74mi	3/2.0	1,401 (+2%)	11mo	$235,000	$168	49
100 Parker Dr NE	0.61mi	3/2.0	1,492 (+9%)	14mo	$256,000	$172	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 · 6.81% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -17.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.37×
• Total profit: $-44,404
• Equity at exit: $37,276

10-year hold

• IRR: -4.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.67×
• Total profit: $-23,276
• Equity at exit: $21,615

Cash invested: $70,000 (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 35811

• Home prices YoY: -2.1%
• Rents YoY: 6.8%
• Active inventory: 570
• Price-to-rent: 12.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,656 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,311
• Tax from tax record: −$56 /mo · $668/yr
• Insurance: −$104
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$348
• Net cashflow: $-163

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,862

Max offer price $221,287

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-21	-5% $-92	+0% $-163	+5% $-233	+10% $-304
Rent	-10% $-293	-5% $-228	+0% $-163	+5% $-97	+10% $-32
Rate	-1.0pp $-37	-0.5pp $-99	base $-163	+0.5pp $-227	+1.0pp $-293

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: $62,500
• Closing costs: $7,500
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 6 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
116 Eula Way Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.0	1595	$1,636	$1.03	15d	1	0.11mi
132 Raleigh Way Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.0	1475	$1,600	$1.08	45d	1	0.22mi
268 Pops Cor Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.0	1546	$1,550	$1.00	45d	1	0.25mi
3202 Jordan Farm Cir NE Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.0	1555	$1,706	$1.10	25d	1	0.68mi
1555 Jordan Rd Unit A Huntsville, AL	2.0	3.0	1550	$1,500	$0.97	45d	1	1.36mi
1515 Jordan Rd Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.0	1300	$1,650	$1.27	45d	1	1.44mi

Listing history 21 events

1. 2026-06-22
   days on market $250,000 Active 84 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $250,000 Active 81 DOM
3. 2026-06-18
   price $250,000 Active 80 DOM
4. 2026-06-17
   days on market $264,900 Active 80 DOM
5. 2026-06-16
   days on market $264,900 Active 79 DOM
6. 2026-06-15
   days on market $264,900 Active 78 DOM
7. 2026-06-14
   days on market $264,900 Active 76 DOM
8. 2026-06-10
   days on market $264,900 Active 73 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $264,900 Active 72 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $264,900 Active 71 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $264,900 Active 70 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    remarks 669-char remark
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $264,900 Active 65 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $264,900 Active 64 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $264,900 Active 63 DOM
16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $264,900 Active 62 DOM
17. 2026-05-18
    price $264,900 674-char remark

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    !!!SELLER OFFERING $5,000 IN DESIGN CREDITS!!! Welcome home to this charming 3BR/2BA home on over a 1/3-acre lot in an established neighborhood. Updates include a NEW ROOF AND HVAC SYSTEM (installed 2024). The main floor features a private owner’s suite with en-suite bath, while upstairs includes two bedrooms and a full bath—perfect for family or guests. The 2-car garage includes a fully soundproof studio, ideal for musicians, content creators or anyone looking for a quiet workspace or it can be easily removed at the buyer’s request . Spacious lot with room to expand, garden, or entertain—don’t miss this opportunity to make it your own!

18. 2026-03-29
    listed $269,900 Active 674-char remark

    Show marketing remark (674 chars)

    !!!SELLER OFFERING $5,000 IN DESIGN CREDITS!!! Welcome home to this charming 3BR/2BA home on over a 1/3-acre lot in an established neighborhood. Updates include a NEW ROOF AND HVAC SYSTEM (installed 2024). The main floor features a private owner’s suite with en-suite bath, while upstairs includes two bedrooms and a full bath—perfect for family or guests. The 2-car garage includes a fully soundproof studio, ideal for musicians, content creators or anyone looking for a quiet workspace or it can be easily removed at the buyer’s request . Spacious lot with room to expand, garden, or entertain—don’t miss this opportunity to make it your own!

19. 2017-07-14
    soldstatus $123,000 217-char remark

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    Lovely home just a few minutes from downtown huntsville in the Riverton area. Master on main level. Updated Kitchen. Fireplace. 2 Car Garage. Two bedrooms up with full bath. Lots of Storage. Central Elementary campus.

20. 2017-06-30
    soldstatus $123,272
21. 2017-03-10
    listed $125,000 217-char remark

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    Lovely home just a few minutes from downtown huntsville in the Riverton area. Master on main level. Updated Kitchen. Fireplace. 2 Car Garage. Two bedrooms up with full bath. Lots of Storage. Central Elementary campus.

ⓘ 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: $1,025 · $85/mo
• Expected delta: +$356/yr (+$30/mo · 53.3%)

ⓘ 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 · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 19% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $19,874
• − Mortgage interest: −$14,004
• − Property taxes: −$668
• − Insurance: −$1,250
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,590
• − Management: −$1,590
• − Depreciation: −$7,273
• Taxable loss: −$6,501
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$1,560
• After-tax cash flow: $-390/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: Madison County
• NCES district ID: 0102220
• Math proficiency: 27% ▼ -32.00%
• Reading proficiency: 56% ▼ -1.00%
• Median HH income: $66,058
• Composite: 37.15/100
• National rank: #4483
• State rank: #19 of 129 in AL

Livability — Huntsville

• Score: 82/100
• State rank: #3
• US rank: #1082

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Madison County · 380,832 people
• City population: 220,435
• Metro: Huntsville, AL
• Population (ZIP): 31,008
• Household income: $90,812
• Rent vs Own: 22.4% rent · 77.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 517.0

Population outlook (Madison County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 392,086 people
• By 2030: 409,788 · +4.5%
• By 2040: 440,557 · +12.4%
• By 2050: 460,990 · +17.6%
• By 2075: 502,872 · +28.3%
• By 2100: 513,623 · +31.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Majority White (64%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 64% Black 27% Two or more races 5% Hispanic / Latino 3% Asian 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 2% Italian 2% Serbian 2%
• Foreign-born: 4% · Canada, Vietnam, China
• Languages at home: 95% English-only · Spanish 3% Vietnamese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Madison

• 2024 margin: Lean R (+9.0) · D 44.7% · R 53.7% · Other 1.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: +6.0pp toward D · 2008: -14.9pp · 2024: -9.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+9.0 2020: R+8.0 2016: R+16.8 2012: R+18.7 2008: R+14.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -7.13%
• Current HPI: 332.9423
• Rent YoY: ▲ 6.81%
• Metro: Huntsville, 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

+111.9% since first listed

5 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-18 Price Changed $264,900 VMLS
• 2026-03-29 Listed $269,900 VMLS
• 2017-07-14 Sold (MLS) $123,000 VMLS
• 2017-06-30 Sold (Public Records) $123,272 Public Records
• 2017-03-10 Listed $125,000 VMLS

Property tax history

+7.6%/yr

Latest (2024): $668 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.