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Two-Home Multifamily Property
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$237,000

12978 Mary Lee Ave, Cottondale, AL 35453

Two residential units share a parcel with an additional lot, workshop, and separate storage outbuilding.

Property Size1,108 SF
Price / SF$213.90
Days on Market86

Property Features for 12978 Mary Lee Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,108 SF
Property subtype Multi-Family

Units

Unit Mix 2 x 2BR/1BA
Multifamily Units 2

Amenities

handicap accessible
workshop
storage

Building Details

Year Built 1950
Listing Agency: Pritchett Moore Real Estate
Listed By: Kathy Acker · License #118596368
Source: Advantagerealtygroup
Added: Jul 23 Changed: Oct 2 Last Checked: Oct 14 at 8:16PM

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Investment Insights

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This multifamily property includes two homes on the parcel. One residence offers two bedrooms and one bath with handicap accessibility. The second home measures 812 square feet and also includes two bedrooms and one bath. A large workshop and a separate outbuilding provide additional functional space, while an extra lot lies between the residences.

Constructed in 1950, the property is located at 12978 Mary Lee Ave in Cottondale, Alabama. The configuration supports multifamily ownership, with the option to occupy one home while leasing the other.

Key Highlights

  • Two homes, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath
  • One residence is handicap accessible
  • Second home measures 812 square feet

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$8,986
Cap Rate
3.79%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$179,720 $179.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$128,371 $128.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$99,844 $99.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,108 SF
Gross rent
$17.4K $15.72/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.1K −$0.97/SF
EGI
$16.3K $14.75/SF
− OpEx
−$7.4K −$6.64/SF
NOI
$9.0K $8.11/SF
Area
Tuscaloosa, AL
Vacancy
6.20%
Lease Rate
$15.72 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$179,720
Cap Rate 7%
$128,371
Cap Rate 9%
$99,844

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$128.4K
$112.3K – $149.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $8,986 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.79%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$266.3K
$233.0K – $310.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,638 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.86%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

Property Analytics

Current Use

Multifamily properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon Computer & Electronic Repair Skin Care Clinic Gym & Fitness Center

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 35453, AL

12,682
Population
5,215
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
90.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
140
Density / Sq Mi
$70,162
Median Household Income
$39,306
Median Earnings
$969
Median Rent
$190,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Multifamily property - Two residential units share a parcel with an additional lot, workshop, and separate storage outbuilding.
Where is this multifamily property located?
The property is located at 12978 Mary Lee Ave Cottondale, AL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $237,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two homes, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath; One residence is handicap accessible; Second home measures 812 square feet
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