Updated Condo in Oak
For Sale
$177,450
1208 MORNING SUN DRIVE #1208, Birmingham, AL 35242
Two-bedroom condo with updated features and community amenities.
Property Size1,121 SF
Days on Market572
Property Features for 1208 MORNING SUN DRIVE #1208
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,121 SF
Property subtype
Condominium
Amenities
Fireplace
Cooling: Central (COOL)
Heating: Central (HEAT)
Deck, Pool, Porch, Cooktop-Electric, Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Microwave Built-In, Refrigerator
Building Details
Building Size
1,121 SF
Year Built
1985
Listing Agency:
KW Hoover
Listed By:
Katie Grzybowski · License #135132
(205) 729-1370
Source:
Kw
Added: Feb 15, 2025
Changed: Sep 7
Last Checked: Sep 9 at 8:53PM
Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of KW Hoover
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo is located in Meadowbrook, within the Oak Mountain school district. The property features updated elements including fresh paint, new LPV flooring, and smooth ceilings. The kitchen includes wood cabinets with a backsplash. The master bathroom has been redone and features a walk-in shower. Bookshelves located beside the fireplace will remain with the property. Residents have access to a community pool, tennis and basketball courts, and a dog park.
Key Highlights
- Convenient direct entry from parking area with minimal steps.
- Located in the highly sought‑after Oak Mountain school district.
- Updated with fresh paint and brand new LPV flooring.
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$8,084
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
4.56%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$161,680
$161.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$115,486
$115.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$89,822
$89.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,121 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$16.3K $14.52/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.6K −$1.41/SF
EGI
$14.7K $13.11/SF
− OpEx
−$6.6K −$5.90/SF
NOI
$8.1K $7.21/SF
Area
Birmingham, AL
Vacancy
9.70%
Lease Rate
$14.52 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$161,680
Cap Rate 7%
$115,486
Cap Rate 9%
$89,822
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$115.5K
$101.1K – $134.7K
NOI $8,084 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.56%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$263.1K
$230.2K – $307.0K
NOI $18,418 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.38%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Trade Area within ½ mile
560
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Demographics for 35242, AL
57,008
Population
25,247
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
65%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
52.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,088
Density / Sq Mi
$116,053
Median Household Income
$59,731
Median Earnings
$1,430
Median Rent
$452,300
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Two-bedroom condo with updated features and community amenities.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 1208 MORNING SUN DRIVE #1208 Birmingham, AL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $177,450.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Convenient direct entry from parking area with minimal steps.; Located in the highly sought‑after Oak Mountain school district.; Updated with fresh paint and brand new LPV flooring.
