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3508 Highway 94 Hwy
B Composite 73.1
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 +6.4/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Livability +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.7/10.0

$57,900

3508 Highway 94 Hwy · Ramer, AL 36069
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,050 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 133 Days on market
Built 1972 1.40 ac lot ↓ 26% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Brick home with carport offering peaceful country living and endless potential. This handyman special is ready for renovation and customization. Ideal for investors or buyers looking to create their own space, the property sits in a quiet rural setting with room to make it your own. Sold as-is. Seller Financing available with full price with a $4000 down payment. The remaining $54,900 would be amortized over 30 years with the 360 monthly payments to be $565 with 12% interest rate. Buyer would be responsible for taxes and maintain insurance. For more information Call Danny Causey at 334.657.3251

Key facts

  • 1.4 acre lot
  • Parking
  • Built 1972

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/1.0-bath single-family listed at $58k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $345 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($955 rent vs $58k).
  • Recommended offer: $51k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads: area grade B — affects rentability + tenant quality, not the cash-flow math above.
  • Montgomery County (urban): math 9% / reading 31% proficiency, ranked #106 of 129 in AL (top 82%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 70% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: 14 active listings in the ZIP; 460 units permitted in Montgomery County in 2024 (37 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $2k of equity ($400 loan paydown + $2k appreciation (2.8% local appreciation)).
  • Montgomery County population projected to shrink 8% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
  • At projected returns (2.8% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $16k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 133 days — a 12% lower offer ($51k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 5y 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: severe wind risk, 80% 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 $50,952 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 133 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1972 — 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. 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
1.65%
Cap rate
13.45%
Cash-on-cash
25.56%
DSCR
2.14
GRM
5.1

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

2.76% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
31.2%
Equity multiple
2.74×
Total profit
$28,261
Equity at exit
$25,257
10-year hold
IRR
31.8%
Equity multiple
5.36×
Total profit
$70,731
Equity at exit
$38,329

Cash invested: $16,212 (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 36069

Home prices YoY
2.1%
Active inventory
14
Price-to-rent
5.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$955 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$304
Tax from tax record
$81 /mo · $972/yr
Insurance
$24
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$200
Net cashflow
$345

Break-even live

Break-even rent $517
Max offer price $57,900
Occupancy floor 59%

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
$14,475
Closing costs
$1,737
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.

Listing history 20 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $57,900 Active 133 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $57,900 Active 132 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $57,900 Active 131 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $57,900 Active 130 DOM
  5. 2026-06-14
    days on market $57,900 Active 128 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $57,900 Active 127 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $57,900 Active 125 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $57,900 Active 124 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $57,900 Active 123 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    pricedays on market $57,900 Active 122 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $58,900 Active 118 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $58,900 Active 117 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $58,900 Active 116 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $58,900 Active 115 DOM
  15. 2026-05-30
    days on market $58,900 Active 114 DOM
  16. 2026-05-04
    price $58,900 601-char remark
    Show marketing remark (601 chars)

    Brick home with carport offering peaceful country living and endless potential. This handyman special is ready for renovation and customization. Ideal for investors or buyers looking to create their own space, the property sits in a quiet rural setting with room to make it your own. Sold as-is. Seller Financing available with full price with a $4000 down payment. The remaining $54,900 would be amortized over 30 years with the 360 monthly payments to be $565 with 12% interest rate. Buyer would be responsible for taxes and maintain insurance. For more information Call Danny Causey at 334.657.3251

  17. 2026-02-05
    listed $59,900 Active 601-char remark
    Show marketing remark (601 chars)

    Brick home with carport offering peaceful country living and endless potential. This handyman special is ready for renovation and customization. Ideal for investors or buyers looking to create their own space, the property sits in a quiet rural setting with room to make it your own. Sold as-is. Seller Financing available with full price with a $4000 down payment. The remaining $54,900 would be amortized over 30 years with the 360 monthly payments to be $565 with 12% interest rate. Buyer would be responsible for taxes and maintain insurance. For more information Call Danny Causey at 334.657.3251

  18. 2022-03-18
    soldstatus $67,500
  19. 2022-01-17
    soldstatus $67,500 347-char remark
    Show marketing remark (347 chars)

    You're going to love how updated this house is. The roof, HVAC, water heater and septic tank all under 6 years old! The 1.4 acres this property sits on is still very secluded for perfect peace and quiet. Grab some rocking chairs on the front porch and enjoy your mornings and afternoons without city traffic. Come make this your perfect get away

  20. 2021-04-19
    listed $80,000 347-char remark
    Show marketing remark (347 chars)

    You're going to love how updated this house is. The roof, HVAC, water heater and septic tank all under 6 years old! The 1.4 acres this property sits on is still very secluded for perfect peace and quiet. Grab some rocking chairs on the front porch and enjoy your mornings and afternoons without city traffic. Come make this your perfect get away

ⓘ 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
$972 · $81/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$972 · $81/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 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 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
$11,455
− Mortgage interest
−$3,243
− Property taxes
−$972
− Insurance
−$290
− Repairs & maintenance
−$916
− Management
−$916
− Depreciation
−$1,684
Taxable income
$3,433
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$824
After-tax cash flow
$3,321/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
Montgomery County
NCES district ID
0102430
Math proficiency
9% ▼ -21.00%
Reading proficiency
31% ▼ -1.00%
Median HH income
$43,902
Composite
17.24/100
National rank
#9093
State rank
#106 of 129 in AL

Livability — Ramer

No livability data for this city. (Only ~50 U.S. cities are tracked.)

Census & demographics

Population (ZIP)
2,049

Population outlook (Montgomery County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
224,008 people
By 2030
221,460 · -1.1%
By 2040
214,179 · -4.4%
By 2050
204,912 · -8.5%
By 2075
177,821 · -20.6%
By 2100
145,134 · -35.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.58)
Race & ethnicity
White 52% Black 38% Hispanic / Latino 9%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 9%
Common ancestry
Slovak 1% Greek 1%
Foreign-born
0% · Canada
Languages at home
93% English-only · Spanish 7%

Political lean MEDSL · Montgomery

2024 margin
Solid D (+30.7) · D 64.8% · R 34.1% · Other 1.1%
2008→2024 swing
+11.5pp toward D · 2008: 19.2pp · 2024: 30.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+30.7 2020: D+31.5 2016: D+26.2 2012: D+24.3 2008: D+19.2

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▲ 2.76%
Current HPI
133.089
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.94%
F500 in state
4

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-26.4% since first listed
5 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-04 Price Changed $58,900 MAAR
  • 2026-02-05 Listed $59,900 MAAR
  • 2022-03-18 Sold (Public Records) $67,500 Public Records
  • 2022-01-17 Sold (MLS) $67,500 MAAR
  • 2021-04-19 Listed $80,000 MAAR

Property tax history

+10.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $972 · +6.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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