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Renovated Duplex
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$210,000

1703 28th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

DUPLEX - Other - Tuscaloosa, AL

Property Size1,320 SF
Lot Size0.19 Acres
Price / SF$159.09
Days on Market9

Property Features for 1703 28th Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 2
Parking features Driveway
Interior features BreakfastBar, KitchenIsland
Fireplace 1
Appliances ElectricWaterHeater
Subdivision Van De Graaff
Elementary school Central
Middle school Westlawn
High school Central
Directions Turn right onto 15th St for 0.3 miles; then turn left onto 29th ave; turn left onto 16th st; right onto 28th ave for 0.1 miles the duplex will be on the left
Standard status Active
APN 63 31 08 27 2 013 008.000
Size 1,320 SF
Lot size 0.19 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description Lot S 1/2 Of N 1/2 7 & 8 In Blk 352 In Van De Graaff Subd
Legal Description Lot S 1/2 Of N 1/2 7 & 8 In Blk 352 In Van De Graaff Subd

Building Details

Year built 1924
Floors in Building 1
Building materials WoodSiding
Roof type Shingle, Composition
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Tuscaloosa · Keller Williams Realty
Listed By: Arkintta Taylor
Added: Jul 31 Changed: Aug 5 Last Checked: Aug 8 at 9:06PM
MLS# 176656

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex offers 1,320 square feet on a 0.19-acre lot and was built in 1924. Recent renovation work provides an updated residential asset, while wood siding and a composition shingle roof define the exterior. The property includes driveway parking, a fireplace, a breakfast bar, and a kitchen island. An electric water heater is also installed.

The property is located in Tuscaloosa near the University of Alabama, downtown Tuscaloosa, and shopping. Its configuration includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms, supporting use as a two-unit residential property. The combination of renovated condition, established construction, and central access creates a practical addition to a residential income portfolio.

Key Highlights

  • Duplex with 1,320 square feet of building area
  • Situated on a 0.19‑acre lot in Tuscaloosa
  • Recently renovated residential property

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
$11,922
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
5.68%
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%
$238,440 $238.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$170,314 $170.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$132,467 $132.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,320 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
$18.2K $13.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.2K −$0.90/SF
EGI
$17.0K $12.90/SF
− OpEx
−$5.1K −$3.87/SF
NOI
$11.9K $9.03/SF
Area
Tuscaloosa, AL
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$13.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$238,440
Cap Rate 7%
$170,314
Cap Rate 9%
$132,467

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$170.3K
$149.0K – $198.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,922 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.68%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$152.9K
$133.8K – $178.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $10,705 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.10%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$317.2K
$277.6K – $370.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $22,205 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.57%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Locksmith Bakery Catering Service Electrical Service Acupuncture

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

644
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 35401, AL

41,852
Population
19,517
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
26
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
40.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,044
Density / Sq Mi
$30,031
Median Household Income
$13,041
Median Earnings
$911
Median Rent
$141,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Updated two-unit property with driveway parking, a fireplace, and convenient access to the University of Alabama and downtown Tuscaloosa.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1703 28th Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $210,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex with 1,320 square feet of building area; Situated on a 0.19‑acre lot in Tuscaloosa; Recently renovated residential property
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