6618 Willow Pointe Dr NW Unit E · Huntsville, AL
Flood risk 6/10 · Moderate
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.72%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $916 – $1,700
Heat risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 105°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 20 days/yr
Wind risk 4/10 · Minor
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 17.0%
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 0 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 2 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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).
- ARV discount +15.0/15.0
- Cash flow +12.4/30.0
- Appreciation +10.0/10.0
- 1% rule +5.6/10.0
- Livability +4.1/5.0
- Condition / age +4.0/5.0
- DSCR +3.7/10.0
- Rent growth +3.1/5.0
- Schools +2.5/10.0
$99,999
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks
Welcome to this renovated downstairs condo featuring one bedroom and freshly painted interiors. The kitchen boasts granite countertops and an island, complemented by LVP flooring throughout. Enjoy recessed lighting, chair rail, and crown molding for added elegance. This condo includes a stainless steel refrigerator and a washer and dryer for convenience. A covered porch with a storage room enhances functionality. Nestled in a prime location, you are minutes away from Mid-City, Research Parkway, I-565, Redstone Arsenal, and shopping. The community offers amenities including a pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse, making this condo ideal for first-time homebuyers and investors.
Key facts
- Covered porch
- Storage room
- Recessed lighting
Tags
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $100k. Condition is rated good.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-16 ($-188/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $98k (2.3% below list).
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $100k).
- Recommended offer: $88k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 6.1% 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.
- Huntsville City (urban): math 21% / reading 46% proficiency, ranked #48 of 129 in AL (top 37%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Zoned schools: Providence Elementary (math 14% / reading 42%, grade F, #385 of 627 statewide, top 62%, 848 students, 52% FRL); Williams Middle School (math 16% / reading 50%, grade F, #101 of 257 statewide, top 40%, 548 students, 58% FRL); Columbia High School (math 12% / reading 17%, grade F, #220 of 305 statewide, top 77%, 954 students, 50% FRL).
- Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.6%/yr); 317 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 6d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 4,709 units permitted in Madison County in 2024 (1,186 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent is only 15% of the median local income ($87k/yr) — well below the 30% rent-burden line; pricing power to push rent on renewal without tenant pushback.
Forward outlook
- In year one you build about $11k of equity ($691 loan paydown + $10k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
- Madison County population projected at +18% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
- At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 2.6% rent growth), your $28k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
- By year 4, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$38k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 152 days — a 12% lower offer ($88k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- 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?
- It's been on market 152 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 1.06% ✓
- Cap rate
- 6.10%
- Cash-on-cash
- -0.67%
- DSCR
- 0.97
- GRM
- 7.8
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $134,450
- List price
- $99,999
- Delta
- -25.62%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6616 Willow Pointe Dr Unit A | 0.01mi | 1/1.0 | 750 (-6%) | 5mo | $83,500 | $111 | 86 |
| 6620 Willow Pointe Dr Unit F | 0.04mi | 1/1.0 | 741 (-7%) | 6mo | $89,000 | $120 | 82 |
| 4984 Seven Pine Cir #4984 | 0.90mi | 1/1.0 | 792 (-0%) | 3mo | $94,900 | $120 | 62 |
| 1155 NW Old Monrovia Rd Unit 8A | 0.36mi | 2/2.0 (+1) | 867 (+9%) | 7mo | $132,500 | $153 | 53 |
| 5135 Seven Pine Cir NW | 0.79mi | 1/1.0 | 792 (-0%) | 15mo | $115,000 | $145 | 52 |
| 1040 Stones Throw Dr NW | 0.47mi | 1/1.0 | 976 (+23%) | 5mo | $145,000 | $149 | 49 |
| 1103 Old Monrovia Rd Unit 1C | 0.40mi | 1/1.5 | 704 (-11%) | 14mo | $80,500 | $114 | 49 |
| 1155 Old Monrovia Rd Unit 1B | 0.36mi | 2/2.0 (+1) | 950 (+20%) | 7mo | $147,000 | $155 | 43 |
| 1155 Old Monrovia Rd Unit 7-H | 0.36mi | 2/2.0 (+1) | 923 (+16%) | 8mo | $104,500 | $113 | 42 |
| 1155 NW Old Monrovia Rd NW Unit 9A | 0.36mi | 2/2.0 (+1) | 975 (+23%) | 11mo | $125,000 | $128 | 40 |
| 1155 Old Monrovia Rd Unit 1E | 0.34mi | 2/2.0 (+1) | 923 (+16%) | 15mo | $130,000 | $141 | 38 |
| 1077 Stones Throw Dr | 0.46mi | 1/1.0 | 975 (+23%) | 19mo | $128,000 | $131 | 38 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
10.0% appreciation · 2.57% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 23.7%
- Equity multiple
- 2.90×
- Total profit
- $53,122
- Equity at exit
- $90,087
- IRR
- 20.9%
- Equity multiple
- 6.59×
- Total profit
- $156,541
- Equity at exit
- $194,276
Cash invested: $28,000 (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
ZIP-level market 35806
- Home prices YoY
- 20.0%
- Rents YoY
- 2.6%
- Active inventory
- 317
- Price-to-rent
- 7.8×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,064 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$524
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$125 /mo · $1,500/yr
- Insurance
- −$42
- HOA
- −$165
- Lot rent
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$223
- Net cashflow
- $-16
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $53 | -5% $19 | +0% $-16 | +5% $-50 | +10% $-85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $-100 | -5% $-58 | +0% $-16 | +5% $26 | +10% $68 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $35 | -0.5pp $10 | base $-16 | +0.5pp $-42 | +1.0pp $-68 |
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
- $25,000
- Closing costs
- $3,000
- Club membership (one-time)
- —
- 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 40 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6618 Willow Pointe Dr NW Unit A Huntsville, AL | 1.0 | 1.0 | 775 | $1,275 | $1.65 | 6d | 1 | 0.03mi |
| 6622 Willow Pointe Dr NW Apt E Huntsville, AL | 1.0 | 1.0 | 741 | $1,100 | $1.48 | 6d | 1 | 0.04mi |
| 6620 Willow Pointe NW Huntsville, AL | 1.0 | 1.0 | 714 | $1,000 | $1.40 | 139d | 1 | 0.06mi |
| 6634 Willow Pointe Dr NW Unit F Huntsville, AL | 1.0 | 1.0 | 572 | $850 | $1.49 | 139d | 1 | 0.11mi |
| 6644 Willow Pointe Dr NW Unit A Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1044 | $1,025 | $0.98 | 109d | 1 | 0.12mi |
| 1155 Old Monrovia Rd NW Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1050 | $1,246 | $1.19 | 116d | 1 | 0.38mi |
| 1155 Old Monrovia Rd NW Huntsville, AL | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 950 | $1,178 | $1.24 | 109d | 3 | 0.38mi |
| 1155 Old Monrovia Rd NW Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1105 | $1,295 | $1.17 | 6d | 2 | 0.38mi |
| 1155 Old Monrovia Rd NW Unit I Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1075 | $1,295 | $1.20 | 109d | 1 | 0.39mi |
| 1002 Stones Throw Dr NW Unit 1 Huntsville, AL | 1.0 | 1.0 | 976 | $1,150 | $1.18 | 139d | 1 | 0.40mi |
| 100 Chawston Ave NW Huntsville, AL | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.5 | 1133 | $1,419 | $1.25 | 0d | 20 | 0.40mi |
| 1550 Perimeter Pkwy NW Huntsville, AL | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0 | 637 | $1,299 | $2.04 | 109d | 4 | 0.44mi |
| 1325 Old Monrovia Rd NW Huntsville, AL | 1.0–4.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1262 | $1,199 | $0.95 | 0d | 25 | 0.58mi |
| 335 Culbertson Dr Huntsville, AL | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–3.0 | 1008 | $1,060 | $1.05 | 0d | 1 | 0.75mi |
| 1001 Cernan Dr NW Huntsville, AL | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.5 | 1011 | $1,125 | $1.11 | 4d | 35 | 0.75mi |
| 930 Blue Mound Ln NW Huntsville, AL | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 967 | $1,099 | $1.14 | 3d | 15 | 0.78mi |
| 4935 Cotton Row NW Apt D Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 1.5 | 975 | $875 | $0.90 | 6d | 1 | 0.81mi |
| 4935 Cotton Row NW Apt B Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 1.5 | 975 | $900 | $0.92 | 6d | 1 | 0.81mi |
| 4926 Cotton Row NW Apt B Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1012 | $850 | $0.84 | 0d | 1 | 0.84mi |
| 4926 Cotton Row NW Apt B Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1012 | $850 | $0.84 | 6d | 1 | 0.84mi |
| 4926 Cotton Row NW Unit C Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1012 | $825 | $0.82 | 6d | 1 | 0.84mi |
| 4926 Cotton Row NW Unit C Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1012 | $825 | $0.82 | 0d | 1 | 0.84mi |
| 4931 Cotton Row NW Unit C Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 1.5 | 995 | $875 | $0.88 | 6d | 1 | 0.84mi |
| 4924 Cotton Row NW Unit b Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 850 | $850 | $1.00 | 119d | 1 | 0.85mi |
| 5035 7 Pine Cir Unit 5035 Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1000 | $1,150 | $1.15 | 4d | 1 | 0.87mi |
| 925 Makers Way NW Huntsville, AL | 3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 975 | $1,414 | $1.45 | 0d | 26 | 0.88mi |
| 5810 Stax St NW Huntsville, AL | 3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1162 | $1,588 | $1.37 | 2d | 145 | 0.89mi |
| 6170 Kitt Ln NW Huntsville, AL | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1031 | $1,007 | $0.98 | 0d | 33 | 0.90mi |
| 4918 Cotton Row NW Unit D Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 850 | $850 | $1.00 | 139d | 1 | 0.90mi |
| 1100 Enterprise Way Huntsville, AL | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1059 | $1,033 | $0.97 | 0d | 32 | 0.91mi |
| 4916 Cotton Row NW Unit D Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 869 | $875 | $1.01 | 6d | 1 | 0.93mi |
| 4916 Cotton Row NW Unit C Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 870 | $850 | $0.98 | 6d | 1 | 0.93mi |
| 5001 7 Pine Cir Unit 1 Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1060 | $1,400 | $1.32 | 139d | 1 | 0.94mi |
| 5001 Galaxy Way NW Huntsville, AL | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 796 | $899 | $1.13 | 119d | 6 | 0.99mi |
| 650 Wynn Dr NW Huntsville, AL | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 990 | $869 | $0.88 | 0d | 7 | 1.00mi |
| 4906 Cotton Row NW Unit C Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 850 | $750 | $0.88 | 139d | 1 | 1.02mi |
| 4906 Cotton Row NW Unit B Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 850 | $785 | $0.92 | 119d | 1 | 1.02mi |
| 4909 Cotton Row NW Unit C Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 845 | $825 | $0.98 | 6d | 1 | 1.03mi |
| 4909 Cotton Row NW Unit C Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 845 | $825 | $0.98 | 4d | 1 | 1.03mi |
| 4909 Cotton Row NW Unit C Huntsville, AL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 846 | $750 | $0.89 | 139d | 1 | 1.03mi |
Property features AI
Finance
- Other
- Financial info
- HOA & community
- Condo association with monthly fee of $165Community clubhouseCommunity tennis courts
Exterior
- Parking
- Parking lot
- Security
- Utilities
- Public sewer
- Home design
- Residential condominiumBuilt in 1985Single-level (Condo unit)
- Construction
- Brick constructionSlab foundation
- Exterior features
- Private poolPublic water
Interior
- Kitchen
- Bedrooms
- Flooring
- Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- Heating & cooling
- Central electric heatingCentral electric cooling
- Interior features
- 4 total rooms
- Laundry & utility
HOA detail $165/mo · $1,980/yr condo
- Likely covers
- pool
- Assessments
- None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.
Listing history 50 events
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2026-09-23days on market $99,999 Active 152 DOM
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2026-09-22days on market $99,999 Active 151 DOM
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2026-09-21days on market $99,999 Active 150 DOM
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2026-09-20days on market $99,999 Active 149 DOM
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2026-09-19days on market $99,999 Active 148 DOM
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2026-09-18days on market $99,999 Active 147 DOM
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2026-09-17days on market $99,999 Active 146 DOM
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2026-09-16days on market $99,999 Active 145 DOM
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2026-09-15days on market $99,999 Active 144 DOM
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2026-09-14days on market $99,999 Active 143 DOM
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2026-09-13days on market $99,999 Active 142 DOM
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2026-09-12days on market $99,999 Active 141 DOM
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2026-09-11days on market $99,999 Active 140 DOM
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2026-09-05days on market $99,999 Active 134 DOM
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2026-09-04days on market $99,999 Active 133 DOM
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2026-09-03days on market $99,999 Active 132 DOM
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2026-08-31days on market $99,999 Active 129 DOM
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2026-08-30days on market $99,999 Active 128 DOM
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2026-08-29days on market $99,999 Active 127 DOM
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2026-08-28days on market $99,999 Active 126 DOM
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2026-08-27days on market $99,999 Active 125 DOM
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2026-08-25days on market $99,999 Active 123 DOM
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2026-08-24days on market $99,999 Active 122 DOM
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2026-08-23days on market $99,999 Active 121 DOM
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2026-08-22days on market $99,999 Active 120 DOM
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2026-08-21days on market $99,999 Active 119 DOM
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2026-08-20days on market $99,999 Active 118 DOM
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2026-08-19days on market $99,999 Active 117 DOM
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2026-08-18days on market $99,999 Active 116 DOM
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2026-08-17days on market $99,999 Active 115 DOM
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2026-08-16days on market $99,999 Active 114 DOM
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2026-08-15days on market $99,999 Active 113 DOM
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2026-08-14days on market $99,999 Active 112 DOM
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2026-08-13days on market $99,999 Active 111 DOM
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2026-08-12days on market $99,999 Active 110 DOM
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2026-08-11days on market $99,999 Active 109 DOM
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2026-08-10days on market $99,999 Active 108 DOM
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2026-08-09days on market $99,999 Active 107 DOM
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2026-08-08days on market $99,999 Active 106 DOM
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2026-08-07days on market $99,999 Active 105 DOM
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2026-08-06days on market $99,999 Active 104 DOM
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2026-08-05days on market $99,999 Active 103 DOM
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2026-08-04days on market $99,999 Active 102 DOM
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2026-08-03days on market $99,999 Active 101 DOM
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2026-07-31days on market $99,999 Active 98 DOM
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2026-07-29days on market $99,999 Active 96 DOM
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2026-07-27days on market $99,999 Active 94 DOM
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2026-07-25days on market $99,999 Active 92 DOM
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2026-07-24price $99,999 Active 90 DOM
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2026-07-23days on market $107,000 Active 90 DOM
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 6/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 72% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 4/10 Moderate 17% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $12,765
- − Mortgage interest
- −$5,601
- − Property taxes
- −$1,500
- − Insurance
- −$500
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,021
- − Management
- −$1,021
- − HOA
- −$1,980
- − Depreciation
- −$2,909
- Taxable loss
- −$1,768
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$424
- After-tax cash flow
- $236/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 · 12 photos
This renovated condo features a well-maintained interior with good condition throughout. It is move-in ready with minor cosmetic updates that could further enhance its value.
Value-add opportunities
- Both Paint the exterior siding — Enhances curb appeal and can increase both resale and rental value. ↑
- Both Replace the ceiling fan with a more energy-efficient model — Improves energy efficiency and adds a modern touch. ↑
- Both Install a smart thermostat — Enhances energy efficiency and adds a modern touch, potentially increasing both resale and rental value. ↑
ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic 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.
Zoned Schools
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Huntsville City
- NCES district ID
- 0101800
- Math proficiency
- 21% ▼ -23.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 46% ▬ 0.00%
- Median HH income
- $48,264
- Composite
- 28.84/100
- National rank
- #6647
- State rank
- #48 of 129 in AL
Livability — Huntsville
- Score
- 82/100
- State rank
- #3
- US rank
- #1082
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Huntsville, AL
- County
- Madison County · 392,086 people
- City population
- 220,435
- Metro
- Huntsville, AL
- Population (ZIP)
- 29,161
- Household income
- $86,768
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 6% of renters
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
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 58% Black 30% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 5% Asian 4%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 2%
- Common ancestry
- Slovak 2% Italian 2% Serbian 2%
- Foreign-born
- 7% · Canada, Vietnam, China
- Languages at home
- 93% English-only · Spanish 2% Other Indo-European 1% Other Asian/Pacific 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
- ▲ 71.67%
- Current HPI
- 430.5866
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 2.57%
- Metro
- Huntsville, AL
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 2.94%
- F500 in state
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Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 1 | $8B |
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| Healthcare | 1 | $5B |
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- 2026-04-24 Listed $107,000 VMLS
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