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Two-Bedroom Duplex with Fenced Yard
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$190,000

6505 Covington Villas Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

DUPLEX - Other - Tuscaloosa, AL

Property Size1,256 SF
Lot Size0.08 Acres
Price / SF$151.27
Days on Market2

Property Features for 6505 Covington Villas Drive

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1
Parking features Garage, Driveway
Patio and Porch features Patio
Interior features CeilingFans, OpenConcept, WalkInClosets
Exterior features Lighting
Fireplace 1
Appliances Dishwasher, ElectricOven, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Subdivision Covington Villas
Lot features Cleared, Level
Elementary school Woodland Forest
Middle school Eastwood
High school Bryant
Directions From Buttermilk Road, turn onto Bradford Blvd and take a left onto Covington Villas Drive. 6505 will be the second-to-last duplex on your left, just before Covington Villas Way.
Standard status Active
APN 37-01-11-2-001-053.000
Size 1,256 SF
Lot size 0.08 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description Lot 145 Covington Villas 2nd Section
HOA Fee $300 Annually
Legal Description Lot 145 Covington Villas 2nd Section

Utilities

Heating system Central
Cooling system Central Air

Amenities

fenced backyard
covered patio

Building Details

Year built 2005
Floors in Building 1
Building materials Brick
Roof type Shingle, Composition
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: Harwood Real Estate LLC
Listed By: Kim Harwood
Added: Aug 13 Last Checked: Aug 14 at 5:06PM
MLS# 176811

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 2005, this brick duplex offers 1,256 square feet with a two-bedroom, two-bath layout. Interior features include an open-concept arrangement, ceiling fans, and walk-in closets. The property also includes a fireplace, central heating, central air, and an appliance package with a dishwasher, electric oven, electric range, electric water heater, microwave, and refrigerator.

Outdoor features include a fenced backyard and covered patio, while parking is provided by a garage and driveway. The 0.08-acre property is located in Tuscaloosa near a dog park across the street and offers access to the interstate. The home has a shingle composition roof and exterior lighting.

Key Highlights

  • 1,256‑square‑foot duplex with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
  • Built in 2005 with brick construction
  • Fenced backyard and covered patio

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
$11,344
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
5.97%
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%
$226,880 $226.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$162,057 $162.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$126,044 $126.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,256 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
$17.3K $13.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.1K −$0.90/SF
EGI
$16.2K $12.90/SF
− OpEx
−$4.9K −$3.87/SF
NOI
$11.3K $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%
$226,880
Cap Rate 7%
$162,057
Cap Rate 9%
$126,044

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$162.1K
$141.8K – $189.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,344 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.97%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$145.5K
$127.3K – $169.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $10,186 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.36%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$301.8K
$264.1K – $352.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,128 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.12%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bakery Furniture & Home Goods Storage Facility

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

Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

31
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 35405, AL

45,155
Population
22,260
Households
2
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
52.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
854
Density / Sq Mi
$61,371
Median Household Income
$39,077
Median Earnings
$1,057
Median Rent
$224,900
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 - Brick residence with a covered patio, garage, fireplace, and central heating and cooling.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 6505 Covington Villas Drive Tuscaloosa, AL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $190,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,256‑square‑foot duplex with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; Built in 2005 with brick construction; Fenced backyard and covered patio
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