13918 Wyandotte Dr · Huntsville, AL 35803

$170,000

3 bd · 0.5 ba · 975 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 108 Days on market

Built 1983 0.25 ac lot $174/sqft · 21% below area Est $200k · 15% under

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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).

• Cash flow +18.3/30.0
• ARV discount +14.2/15.0
• DSCR +5.7/10.0
• 1% rule +4.3/10.0
• Livability +4.1/5.0
• Rent growth +3.4/5.0
• Schools +2.9/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Charming 3BA 1 BA home perfect for First time homebuyers or those looking to downsize. This freshly painted home features durable and stylish LVP flooring installed in 2023, offering a modern look with easy maintenance. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand-new water heater added in 2024. The functional layout provides comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light, making it a great starter home or investment opportunity. Conveniently located near schools, shopping centers, and Redstone Arsenal, this home offers both comfort and accessibility. Move-in ready don’t miss your chance to see this one in person!

Key facts

• Water heater
• Natural light
• Lvp flooring

Tags

• LVP FLOORING
• WATER HEATER
• FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT
• NATURAL LIGHT
• CONVENIENTLY LOCATED

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/0.5-bath single-family listed at $170k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $156 ($2k/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 $159k (6.6% below list).
• Recommended offer: $155k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.4% 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.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.7%/yr); 280 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 14d 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).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k 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 108 days — a 9% lower offer ($155k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 6 sale attempts since 2y 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.
• Current owner paid $86k; list at $170k implies a 97% 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 $154,700 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 108 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
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: 0.93% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.39%
• Cash-on-cash: 3.93%
• DSCR: 1.17
• GRM: 8.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $199,899
• List price: $170,000
• Delta: -14.96%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 11 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
13921 Hurstland Dr SW	0.04mi	3/2.0	1,024 (+5%)	8mo	$210,000	$205	77
13925 Hurstland Dr SW	0.06mi	3/2.0	1,026 (+5%)	8mo	$199,000	$194	76
13911 Mariellen Rd SW	0.10mi	3/2.0	1,036 (+6%)	7mo	$148,000	$143	73
14022 Wyandotte Dr	0.30mi	3/1.0	1,000 (+3%)	13mo	$180,000	$180	69
2404 Yorkshire Cir SW	0.26mi	3/1.0	1,028 (+5%)	11mo	$185,000	$180	68
14016 Mariellen Rd SW	0.29mi	3/2.0	1,084 (+11%)	1mo	$215,000	$198	61
14001 Hurstland Dr SW	0.15mi	3/2.0	1,039 (+7%)	22mo	$215,000	$207	58
14018 Armond Dr SW	0.27mi	3/2.0	1,029 (+6%)	18mo	$158,000	$154	57
14004 Hurstland Dr SW	0.19mi	3/2.0	1,100 (+13%)	10mo	$215,000	$195	55
12309 Bell Rd SW	0.47mi	3/1.0	1,072 (+10%)	14mo	$142,500	$133	48
2409 Yorkshire Dr SW	0.22mi	3/2.0	1,107 (+14%)	19mo	$200,000	$181	46

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 · 3.72% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -9.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.65×
• Total profit: $-16,480
• Equity at exit: $25,348

10-year hold

• IRR: 0.9%
• Equity multiple: 1.07×
• Total profit: $3,169
• Equity at exit: $14,698

Cash invested: $47,600 (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 35803

• Home prices YoY: -22.9%
• Rents YoY: 3.7%
• Active inventory: 280
• Price-to-rent: 8.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,588 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$891
• Tax from tax record: −$136 /mo · $1,637/yr
• Insurance: −$71
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$334
• Net cashflow: $156

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,391

Max offer price $170,000

Occupancy floor 85%

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: $42,500
• Closing costs: $5,100
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 9 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
13900 Wyandotte Dr SW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.0	1104	$1,375	$1.25	23d	1	0.09mi
7 Dairy Creek Rd SW Huntsville, AL	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	979	$1,725	$1.76	13d	29	0.61mi
100 Memorial Village Dr Huntsville, AL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	973	$2,415	$2.48	13d	20	0.82mi
2075 Fisher St SW Huntsville, AL	1.0–2.0	1.0	650	$1,195	$1.84	13d	2	0.95mi
12340 Chicamauga Trl SE Unit C Huntsville, AL	2.0	1.5	1024	$1,100	$1.07	43d	1	1.11mi
12332 Chicamauga Trl SE Unit C Huntsville, AL	2.0	1.0	720	$975	$1.35	23d	1	1.15mi
2609 Wynterhall Rd SE Unit D Huntsville, AL	2.0	2.0	1000	$1,000	$1.00	13d	1	1.18mi
11575 Memorial Pkwy SE Huntsville, AL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	949	$1,199	$1.26	13d	6	1.40mi
2700 Lantern Walk SE Apt A Huntsville, AL	2.0	2.0	1000	$1,200	$1.20	43d	1	1.47mi

Listing history 22 events

1. 2026-06-07
   statusdays on market $170,000 Pending 108 DOM
2. 2026-06-03
   days on market $170,000 Contingent 106 DOM
3. 2026-06-02
   days on market $170,000 Contingent 105 DOM
4. 2026-06-01
   days on market $170,000 Contingent 104 DOM
5. 2026-05-31
   days on market $170,000 Contingent 103 DOM
6. 2026-05-30
   days on market $170,000 Contingent 102 DOM
7. 2026-05-16
   historical Contingent 623-char remark

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   Charming 3BA 1 BA home perfect for First time homebuyers or those looking to downsize. This freshly painted home features durable and stylish LVP flooring installed in 2023, offering a modern look with easy maintenance. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand-new water heater added in 2024. The functional layout provides comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light, making it a great starter home or investment opportunity. Conveniently located near schools, shopping centers, and Redstone Arsenal, this home offers both comfort and accessibility. Move-in ready don’t miss your chance to see this one in person!

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   Charming 3BA 1 BA home perfect for First time homebuyers or those looking to downsize. This freshly painted home features durable and stylish LVP flooring installed in 2023, offering a modern look with easy maintenance. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand-new water heater added in 2024. The functional layout provides comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light, making it a great starter home or investment opportunity. Conveniently located near schools, shopping centers, and Redstone Arsenal, this home offers both comfort and accessibility. Move-in ready don’t miss your chance to see this one in person!

9. 2026-04-09
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   Charming 3BA 1 BA home perfect for First time homebuyers or those looking to downsize. This freshly painted home features durable and stylish LVP flooring installed in 2023, offering a modern look with easy maintenance. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand-new water heater added in 2024. The functional layout provides comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light, making it a great starter home or investment opportunity. Conveniently located near schools, shopping centers, and Redstone Arsenal, this home offers both comfort and accessibility. Move-in ready don’t miss your chance to see this one in person!

10. 2026-03-09
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    Charming 3BA 1 BA home perfect for First time homebuyers or those looking to downsize. This freshly painted home features durable and stylish LVP flooring installed in 2023, offering a modern look with easy maintenance. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand-new water heater added in 2024. The functional layout provides comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light, making it a great starter home or investment opportunity. Conveniently located near schools, shopping centers, and Redstone Arsenal, this home offers both comfort and accessibility. Move-in ready don’t miss your chance to see this one in person!

11. 2026-03-07
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    Charming 3BA 1 BA home perfect for First time homebuyers or those looking to downsize. This freshly painted home features durable and stylish LVP flooring installed in 2023, offering a modern look with easy maintenance. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand-new water heater added in 2024. The functional layout provides comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light, making it a great starter home or investment opportunity. Conveniently located near schools, shopping centers, and Redstone Arsenal, this home offers both comfort and accessibility. Move-in ready don’t miss your chance to see this one in person!

12. 2026-03-06
    price $179,900 623-char remark

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    Charming 3BA 1 BA home perfect for First time homebuyers or those looking to downsize. This freshly painted home features durable and stylish LVP flooring installed in 2023, offering a modern look with easy maintenance. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand-new water heater added in 2024. The functional layout provides comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light, making it a great starter home or investment opportunity. Conveniently located near schools, shopping centers, and Redstone Arsenal, this home offers both comfort and accessibility. Move-in ready don’t miss your chance to see this one in person!

13. 2026-03-05
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    Charming 3BA 1 BA home perfect for First time homebuyers or those looking to downsize. This freshly painted home features durable and stylish LVP flooring installed in 2023, offering a modern look with easy maintenance. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand-new water heater added in 2024. The functional layout provides comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light, making it a great starter home or investment opportunity. Conveniently located near schools, shopping centers, and Redstone Arsenal, this home offers both comfort and accessibility. Move-in ready don’t miss your chance to see this one in person!

14. 2026-02-15
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    Charming 3BA 1 BA home perfect for First time homebuyers or those looking to downsize. This freshly painted home features durable and stylish LVP flooring installed in 2023, offering a modern look with easy maintenance. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand-new water heater added in 2024. The functional layout provides comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light, making it a great starter home or investment opportunity. Conveniently located near schools, shopping centers, and Redstone Arsenal, this home offers both comfort and accessibility. Move-in ready don’t miss your chance to see this one in person!

15. 2026-02-14
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    Charming 3BA 1 BA home perfect for First time homebuyers or those looking to downsize. This freshly painted home features durable and stylish LVP flooring installed in 2023, offering a modern look with easy maintenance. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand-new water heater added in 2024. The functional layout provides comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light, making it a great starter home or investment opportunity. Conveniently located near schools, shopping centers, and Redstone Arsenal, this home offers both comfort and accessibility. Move-in ready don’t miss your chance to see this one in person!

16. 2026-02-09
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    Charming 3BA 1 BA home perfect for First time homebuyers or those looking to downsize. This freshly painted home features durable and stylish LVP flooring installed in 2023, offering a modern look with easy maintenance. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand-new water heater added in 2024. The functional layout provides comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light, making it a great starter home or investment opportunity. Conveniently located near schools, shopping centers, and Redstone Arsenal, this home offers both comfort and accessibility. Move-in ready don’t miss your chance to see this one in person!

17. 2026-01-31
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    Charming 3BA 1 BA home perfect for First time homebuyers or those looking to downsize. This freshly painted home features durable and stylish LVP flooring installed in 2023, offering a modern look with easy maintenance. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand-new water heater added in 2024. The functional layout provides comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light, making it a great starter home or investment opportunity. Conveniently located near schools, shopping centers, and Redstone Arsenal, this home offers both comfort and accessibility. Move-in ready don’t miss your chance to see this one in person!

18. 2026-01-07
    historical $1,395
19. 2025-11-19
    listed $1,395
20. 2024-07-20
    historical $1,350
21. 2024-06-29
    listed $1,350
22. 2022-10-18
    soldstatus $86,210

ⓘ 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: $1,637 · $136/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,637 · $136/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 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 4/10 Moderate 16% 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: $19,058
• − Mortgage interest: −$9,523
• − Property taxes: −$1,637
• − Insurance: −$850
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,525
• − Management: −$1,525
• − Depreciation: −$4,945
• Taxable loss: −$946
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$227
• After-tax cash flow: $2,098/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: 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

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

• Census place: Huntsville, AL
• County: Madison County · 380,832 people
• City population: 220,435
• Metro: Huntsville, AL
• Population (ZIP): 29,197
• Household income: $100,846
• Rent vs Own: 16.6% rent · 83.4% own
• Severe rent burden: 411.0

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: Predominantly White (82%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 82% Hispanic / Latino 7% Two or more races 7% Black 4% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 4% Puerto Rican 1%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 3% Italian 2% Lithuanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 6% · Canada, China, South Korea
• Languages at home: 92% English-only · Spanish 3% Chinese 2% German/W. Germanic 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: ▼ -110.53%
• Current HPI: 372.1842
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.72%
• 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

+97.2% since first listed

16 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-16 Contingent — VMLS
• 2026-04-23 Price Changed $170,000 VMLS
• 2026-04-09 Price Changed $174,900 VMLS
• 2026-03-09 Relisted — VMLS
• 2026-03-07 Delisted — VMLS
• 2026-03-06 Price Changed $179,900 VMLS
• 2026-03-05 Relisted — VMLS
• 2026-02-15 Delisted — VMLS
• 2026-02-14 Relisted — VMLS
• 2026-02-09 Contingent — VMLS
• 2026-01-31 Listed $174,900 VMLS
• 2026-01-07 Rental Removed $1,395 VMLS
• 2025-11-19 Listed for Rent $1,395 VMLS
• 2024-07-20 Rental Removed $1,350 VMLS
• 2024-06-29 Listed for Rent $1,350 VMLS
• 2022-10-18 Sold (Public Records) $86,210 Public Records

Property tax history

+17.1%/yr

Latest (2024): $1,637 · +12.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.