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3 Lerner Dr
B Composite 72.51
Why this score? — see what drove the B 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 +27.6/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +9.7/10.0
  • 1% rule +6.6/10.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Schools +3.9/10.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$1,790,000

3 Lerner Dr · Calistoga, CA 94515
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,069 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 121 Days on market
Built 1991 Good condition 0.25 ac lot Garage $440/sqft · 20% below area Est $2.249M · 20% under

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION BRING ALL OFFERS! BANK WANTS to DEAL! Beautifully designed French Style Chateau. Beamed living room, Meticulously crafted finishing touches and great attention to detail. Four en suite bedrooms, all with custom tile baths. Over 3500 sq ft of French country style set in the heart of Calistoga. Picture Windows and French doors open to the sweeping terraces and decks offering views of Calistoga surrounding mountains. Barrel arched hallways and plastered walls. Large Spa Style Bath rooms. Custom kitchen with hand painted cabinets, granite tile and marble floors, huge pantry and charming breakfast nook with soaring ceilings of timbered beams. The stunning French style garden with barista style patios fountains, hot tub, and outdoor shower for a quick cool off after a dip in the Spa. Large Sport room for the pool table and entertaining the guest off the impressive entertaining areas. equipped with a additional tiled half bath, entertaining bar and mini-kitchen too!. Fireplace: Built-In. Kitchen: Separate. Location and Close To: Downtown. Location and Close To: Restaurants. Location and Close To: Shopping.

Key facts

  • 0.25 acre lot
  • 2 garage spots
  • Built 1991

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/3.5-bath single-family listed at $1.79M. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $5k ($64k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($21k rent vs $1.79M).
  • Recommended offer: $1.58M (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.9% vs local median 2.6% in Calistoga — 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 63/100 on livability (#448 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: health & safety A+, employment A-; Watch: amenities F, commute F, cost of living F.
  • Calistoga Joint Unified (town): math 33% / reading 51% proficiency, ranked #624 of 1,400 in CA (top 45%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Calistoga Elementary (412 students, 82% FRL); Calistoga Junior/Senior High (380 students, 80% FRL) — zoned schools average 81% FRL vs 58% district-wide (23 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: 151 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 427 units permitted in Napa County in 2024 (189 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $20,841/mo this rent would consume 257% of the median local household income ($97k/yr) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $12k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $54k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Napa County population projected at +14% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $501k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 121 days — a 12% lower offer ($1.58M) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 16y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $210k (10%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $855k; list at $1.79M implies a 109% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $1,575,200 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 121 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% 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. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  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
1.16%
Cap rate
9.87%
Cash-on-cash
12.78%
DSCR
1.57
GRM
7.2

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$2,248,777
List price
$1,790,000
Delta
-20.40%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
9 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 6 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
3121 Ca-128 Hwy 1.39mi 3/3.0 3,300 (-19%) 5mo $1,711,125 $519 34
971 Petrified Forest Rd 0.53mi 4/3.0 (+1) 3,179 (-22%) 16mo $2,200,000 $692 30
939 Highland Ct 0.70mi 3/3.5 3,108 (-24%) 22mo $2,200,000 $708 24
1450 Diamond Mountain Rd 1.10mi 4/4.5 (+1) 3,100 (-24%) 10mo $3,200,000 $1,032 23
1706 Garnett Creek Ct 0.94mi 4/3.0 (+1) 3,168 (-22%) 13mo $2,251,350 $711 22
910 Highland Ct 0.70mi 4/3.5 (+1) 3,330 (-18%) 33mo $1,825,000 $548 17

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
2.6%
Equity multiple
1.10×
Total profit
$49,496
Equity at exit
$266,895
10-year hold
IRR
12.1%
Equity multiple
1.96×
Total profit
$479,079
Equity at exit
$154,766

Cash invested: $501,200 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State California
18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
AB1482 statewide rent cap (10% + CPI). Cities (SF/LA/Berkeley) layer stricter rules. Just-cause statewide.

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
2 active
Median asking
$3,640,500 ($906/sqft)
Median days on market
217 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
-39.0% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 94515

Active inventory
151
Price-to-rent
7.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$20,841 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$9,387
Tax from tax record
$993 /mo · $11,922/yr
Insurance
$746
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$4,377
Net cashflow
$5,338

Break-even live

Break-even rent $14,084
Max offer price $1,790,000
Occupancy floor 69%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $6,352 -5% $5,845 +0% $5,338 +5% $4,832 +10% $4,325
Rent -10% $3,692 -5% $4,515 +0% $5,338 +5% $6,162 +10% $6,985
Rate -1.0pp $6,240 -0.5pp $5,794 base $5,338 +0.5pp $4,875 +1.0pp $4,403

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
$447,500
Closing costs
$53,700
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1823 Foothill Blvd Calistoga, CA 4.0 3.5 2889 $9,900 $3.43 0d 1 0.26mi
375 Kortum Canyon Rd Calistoga, CA 4.0 4.5 4622 $37,000 $8.01 116d 1 0.47mi

Property features AI

Exterior

Parking
Attached garage with 2 covered spacesDrive-through parking
Utilities
Public water
Home design
Single-family residenceResidential propertyBuilt in 1991
Construction
Stucco construction
Exterior features
DeckCovered rear porchFront yard and backyardTerraced rear yardLow-maintenance landscapingYard spaceWood fencing (fenced yard)

Interior

Kitchen
Kitchen with additional/other features
Bedrooms
Multiple additional rooms including au pair suite and bonus/bedroom-capable spaces
Bathrooms
6 bathrooms (5 full, 1 partial)
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heatingCentral air conditioning
Interior features
AtriumAu pair/secondary suiteDenFamily roomLibraryMusic roomStudy/officeUnfinished roomUtility room2 fireplaces
Laundry & utility
Utility room

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-24
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 121 DOM
  2. 2026-09-23
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 120 DOM
  3. 2026-09-22
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 119 DOM
  4. 2026-09-21
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 118 DOM
  5. 2026-09-20
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 117 DOM
  6. 2026-09-19
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 116 DOM
  7. 2026-09-18
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 115 DOM
  8. 2026-09-17
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 114 DOM
  9. 2026-09-16
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 113 DOM
  10. 2026-09-15
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 112 DOM
  11. 2026-09-14
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 111 DOM
  12. 2026-09-13
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 110 DOM
  13. 2026-09-12
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 109 DOM
  14. 2026-09-11
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 108 DOM
  15. 2026-09-05
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 102 DOM
  16. 2026-09-04
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 101 DOM
  17. 2026-09-03
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 100 DOM
  18. 2026-08-31
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 97 DOM
  19. 2026-08-30
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 96 DOM
  20. 2026-08-29
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 95 DOM
  21. 2026-08-28
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 94 DOM
  22. 2026-08-27
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 93 DOM
  23. 2026-08-26
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 92 DOM
  24. 2026-08-25
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 91 DOM
  25. 2026-08-24
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 90 DOM
  26. 2026-08-23
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 89 DOM
  27. 2026-08-22
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 88 DOM
  28. 2026-08-21
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 87 DOM
  29. 2026-08-20
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 86 DOM
  30. 2026-08-19
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 85 DOM
  31. 2026-08-18
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 84 DOM
  32. 2026-08-17
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 83 DOM
  33. 2026-08-16
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 82 DOM
  34. 2026-08-15
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 81 DOM
  35. 2026-08-14
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 80 DOM
  36. 2026-08-13
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 79 DOM
  37. 2026-08-12
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 78 DOM
  38. 2026-08-11
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 77 DOM
  39. 2026-08-10
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 76 DOM
  40. 2026-08-09
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 75 DOM
  41. 2026-08-08
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 74 DOM
  42. 2026-08-07
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 73 DOM
  43. 2026-08-06
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 72 DOM
  44. 2026-08-05
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 71 DOM
  45. 2026-08-04
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 70 DOM
  46. 2026-08-03
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 69 DOM
  47. 2026-07-31
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 66 DOM
  48. 2026-07-30
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 65 DOM
  49. 2026-07-29
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 64 DOM
  50. 2026-07-27
    days on market $1,790,000 Active 62 DOM

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast CA · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$11,922 · $993/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$13,604 · $1,134/mo
Expected delta
+$1,682/yr (+$140/mo · 14.1%)

ⓘ 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 4/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥100°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 10/10 Extreme 29 unhealthy d/yr today · 30 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$250,095
− Mortgage interest
−$100,268
− Property taxes
−$11,922
− Insurance
−$8,950
− Repairs & maintenance
−$20,008
− Management
−$20,008
− Depreciation
−$52,073
Taxable income
$36,868
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$8,848
After-tax cash flow
$55,212/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 10 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $20,345–$61,035 screening

This French-inspired château is in good condition with minimal repairs needed. Painting the exterior and cleaning gutters would significantly enhance its resale value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and property value
  • Resale Clean gutters — Keeps property in good condition and prevents water damage

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

Zoned Schools

Elementary Calistoga Elementary High Calistoga Junior/senior High

Schools (NCES district)

District
Calistoga Joint Unified
NCES district ID
0607020
Math proficiency
33% ▲ 2.00%
Reading proficiency
51% ▲ 5.00%
Median HH income
$60,716
Composite
39.48/100
National rank
#8101
State rank
#624 of 1400 in CA
C Composite livability gradescore 63/100

Livability — Calistoga

Score
63/100
State rank
#448
US rank
#15176

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living F Crime B- Employment A- Housing B- Health & safety A+ User ratings A

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Calistoga, CA
County
Napa · 153,987 people
Metro
Napa, CA
Population (ZIP)
6,921
Household income
$97,202
Rent vs Own
37.1% rent · 62.9% own
Severe rent burden
15% of renters

Population outlook (Napa County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
153,987 people
By 2030
159,490 · +3.6%
By 2040
168,796 · +9.6%
By 2050
176,213 · +14.4%
By 2075
190,113 · +23.5%
By 2100
190,528 · +23.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Majority White (55%)
Race & ethnicity
White 55% Hispanic / Latino 41% Two or more races 18% Asian 2% Black 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 38%
Common ancestry
Italian 3% Lithuanian 2% Portuguese 2%
Foreign-born
25% · Canada
Languages at home
64% English-only · Spanish 34% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Napa

2024 margin
Solid D (+34.9) · D 65.9% · R 31.1% · Other 3.0%
2008→2024 swing
+2.4pp toward D · 2008: 32.5pp · 2024: 34.9pp
All cycles
2024: D+34.9 2020: D+40.4 2016: D+35.2 2012: D+25.7 2008: D+32.5

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Civics

Price history

+383.8% since first listed
13 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-15 Price Changed $1,790,000 bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2026-06-14 Price Changed $1,790,999 bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2026-06-03 Price Changed $1,790,000 bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2026-05-27 Listed $2,000,000 bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2026-05-27 Listing Removed bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2026-05-23 Coming Soon $2,000,000 bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2026-04-14 Listed bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2010-11-15 Sold (Public Records) $855,000 Public Records
  • 2010-11-15 Sold (MLS) $855,000 CRMLS
  • 2010-11-05 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2010-03-09 Listed $875,000 CRMLS
  • 2006-06-02 Sold (Public Records) $950,000 Public Records
  • 1998-01-20 Sold (Public Records) $370,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+0.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $11,922 · +1.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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