1010 Palm Canyon Dr #128 · Borrego Springs, CA 92004

$45,000

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,344 sqft · Manufactured · 62 Days on market

Built 1971 $33/sqft · 45% below area Est $82k · 45% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the C- 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 +15.0/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +5.0/10.0
• DSCR +5.0/10.0
• Livability +2.9/5.0
• Schools +2.6/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Stylish Desert Retreat in The RoadRunner Golf & Country Club. Welcome to your perfect getaway in the heart of Borrego Springs! This beautifully maintained, 1344 sq ft home offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and serene desert living. Spacious and light-filled interior with an open floor plan. 24” tile throughout entire home. Well-appointed kitchen with modern appliances and ample storage. Large enclosed “Borrego Room” great for entertaining. Private patio with stunning desert and mountain views. Fenced in yard featuring an oversized 12’ x 16’ shed/workshop. This 55 & up community offers access to 24hr community pool, spa, Gym and beautifully landscaped grounds. 27 holes of golf, tennis, pickleball, horseshoes & bocce ball courts. Nestled in a peaceful community, you’re just minutes from hiking trails, golf courses, local shops, and the natural beauty of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation home, or retirement property, this home delivers relaxed desert living at its best. Land lease is $958. All offers are subject to Park approval.

Key facts

• Oversized shed
• Pickleball courts
• Community pool

Tags

• PRIVATE PATIO
• FENCED IN YARD
• OVERSIZED SHED
• COMMUNITY POOL
• TENNIS COURTS
• PICKLEBALL COURTS

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $45k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($19k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $45k).
• Recommended offer: $42k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 51.9% vs local median 6.0% in Borrego Springs — 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 58/100 on livability (#712 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+, housing A+; Watch: schools F, amenities F, commute F.
• Borrego Springs Unified (rural): math 20% / reading 35% proficiency, ranked #1,120 of 1,400 in CA (top 80%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 72% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 174 active listings in the ZIP; 11,759 units permitted in San Diego County in 2024 (7,244 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $311 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $1k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• San Diego County population projected at +20% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $13k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 62 days — a 6% lower offer ($42k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $122/mo.
• Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AO (mandatory federal flood insurance); extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $42,300 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 62 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1971 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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: 5.68% ✓
• Cap rate: 51.88%
• Cash-on-cash: 162.80%
• DSCR: 8.24
• GRM: 1.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $81,896
• List price: $45,000
• Delta: -45.05%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 14 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
1010 Palm Canyon Dr #35	0.00mi	2/2.0	1,344 (0%)	6mo	$86,250	$64	95
1010 Palm Canyon Dr #339	0.00mi	2/2.0	1,248 (-7%)	6mo	$140,000	$112	83
1010 Palm Canyon Dr #45	0.28mi	2/2.0	1,296 (-4%)	0mo	$46,000	$35	81
1010 Palm Canyon Dr #159	0.28mi	2/2.0	1,392 (+4%)	2mo	$69,000	$50	80
1010 Palm Canyon Dr #167	0.28mi	2/2.0	1,440 (+7%)	2mo	$70,000	$49	74
1010 Palm Canyon Dr #240	0.28mi	2/2.0	1,440 (+7%)	3mo	$190,000	$132	72
1010 Palm Canyon Dr #139	0.28mi	2/2.0	1,440 (+7%)	4mo	$65,000	$45	71
1010 Palm Canyon Dr #59	0.00mi	2/2.0	1,152 (-14%)	8mo	$75,000	$65	70
1010 Palm Canyon Dr #89	0.28mi	2/2.0	1,440 (+7%)	8mo	$113,500	$79	68
1010 Palm Cyn #305	0.28mi	2/2.0	1,248 (-7%)	8mo	$115,000	$92	68
1010 Palm Canyon Dr #319	0.28mi	2/2.0	1,440 (+7%)	10mo	$108,000	$75	67
1010 Palm Canyon Dr #310	0.28mi	2/2.0	1,440 (+7%)	11mo	$99,500	$69	66

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: —
• Equity multiple: 8.45×
• Total profit: $93,904
• Equity at exit: $6,710

10-year hold

• IRR: —
• Equity multiple: 17.86×
• Total profit: $212,392
• Equity at exit: $3,891

Cash invested: $12,600 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 92004

• Home prices YoY: -18.4%
• Active inventory: 174
• Price-to-rent: 1.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,557 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$236
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$56 /mo · $675/yr
• Insurance: −$19
• Flood insurance flood zone: −$122 /mo · $1,468/yr
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$537
• Net cashflow: $1,587

Break-even live

Break-even rent $548

Max offer price $45,000

Occupancy floor 33%

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: $11,250
• Closing costs: $1,350
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 19 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $45,000 Active 62 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $45,000 Active 61 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $45,000 Active 60 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $45,000 Active 59 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $45,000 Active 58 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $45,000 Active 56 DOM
7. 2026-06-12
   days on market $45,000 Active 55 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $45,000 Active 52 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $45,000 Active 51 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $45,000 Active 50 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $45,000 Active 49 DOM
12. 2026-06-04
    days on market $45,000 Active 46 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $45,000 Active 45 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $45,000 Active 44 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $45,000 Active 43 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $45,000 Active 42 DOM
17. 2026-05-15
    status Active 1167-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1167 chars)

    Stylish Desert Retreat in The RoadRunner Golf & Country Club. Welcome to your perfect getaway in the heart of Borrego Springs! This beautifully maintained, 1344 sq ft home offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and serene desert living. Spacious and light-filled interior with an open floor plan. 24” tile throughout entire home. Well-appointed kitchen with modern appliances and ample storage. Large enclosed “Borrego Room” great for entertaining. Private patio with stunning desert and mountain views. Fenced in yard featuring an oversized 12’ x 16’ shed/workshop. This 55 & up community offers access to 24hr community pool, spa, Gym and beautifully landscaped grounds. 27 holes of golf, tennis, pickleball, horseshoes & bocce ball courts. Nestled in a peaceful community, you’re just minutes from hiking trails, golf courses, local shops, and the natural beauty of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation home, or retirement property, this home delivers relaxed desert living at its best. Land lease is $958. All offers are subject to Park approval.

18. 2026-05-03
    status Pending 1167-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1167 chars)

    Stylish Desert Retreat in The RoadRunner Golf & Country Club. Welcome to your perfect getaway in the heart of Borrego Springs! This beautifully maintained, 1344 sq ft home offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and serene desert living. Spacious and light-filled interior with an open floor plan. 24” tile throughout entire home. Well-appointed kitchen with modern appliances and ample storage. Large enclosed “Borrego Room” great for entertaining. Private patio with stunning desert and mountain views. Fenced in yard featuring an oversized 12’ x 16’ shed/workshop. This 55 & up community offers access to 24hr community pool, spa, Gym and beautifully landscaped grounds. 27 holes of golf, tennis, pickleball, horseshoes & bocce ball courts. Nestled in a peaceful community, you’re just minutes from hiking trails, golf courses, local shops, and the natural beauty of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation home, or retirement property, this home delivers relaxed desert living at its best. Land lease is $958. All offers are subject to Park approval.

19. 2026-04-07
    listed $45,000 Active 1167-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1167 chars)

    Stylish Desert Retreat in The RoadRunner Golf & Country Club. Welcome to your perfect getaway in the heart of Borrego Springs! This beautifully maintained, 1344 sq ft home offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and serene desert living. Spacious and light-filled interior with an open floor plan. 24” tile throughout entire home. Well-appointed kitchen with modern appliances and ample storage. Large enclosed “Borrego Room” great for entertaining. Private patio with stunning desert and mountain views. Fenced in yard featuring an oversized 12’ x 16’ shed/workshop. This 55 & up community offers access to 24hr community pool, spa, Gym and beautifully landscaped grounds. 27 holes of golf, tennis, pickleball, horseshoes & bocce ball courts. Nestled in a peaceful community, you’re just minutes from hiking trails, golf courses, local shops, and the natural beauty of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation home, or retirement property, this home delivers relaxed desert living at its best. Land lease is $958. All offers are subject to Park approval.

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone AO · 21% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥112°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $30,689
• − Mortgage interest: −$2,521
• − Property taxes: −$675
• − Insurance: −$1,693
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,455
• − Management: −$2,455
• − Depreciation: −$1,309
• Taxable income: $19,582
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$4,700
• After-tax cash flow: $14,345/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.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Borrego Springs Unified
• NCES district ID: 0605700
• Math proficiency: 20% ▼ -6.00%
• Reading proficiency: 35% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $42,330
• Composite: 26.31/100
• National rank: #12684
• State rank: #1120 of 1400 in CA

Livability — Borrego Springs

• Score: 58/100
• State rank: #712
• US rank: #21334

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Borrego Springs, CA
• Population (ZIP): 3,030

Population outlook (San Diego County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 3,678,185 people
• By 2030: 3,856,546 · +4.8%
• By 2040: 4,171,407 · +13.4%
• By 2050: 4,421,607 · +20.2%
• By 2075: 4,831,599 · +31.4%
• By 2100: 4,832,502 · +31.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (66%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 66% Hispanic / Latino 33% Two or more races 24%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 29%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 10% Slovak 5% Scotch-Irish 1%
• Foreign-born: 27% · Canada
• Languages at home: 70% English-only · Spanish 30%

Political lean MEDSL · San Diego

• 2024 margin: D (+16.8) · D 56.9% · R 40.1% · Other 2.9%
• 2008→2024 swing: +6.6pp toward D · 2008: 10.2pp · 2024: 16.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+16.8 2020: D+22.8 2016: D+17.8 2012: D+5.1 2008: D+10.2

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -50.39%
• Current HPI: 222.8196
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.21%
• F500 in state: 116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Technology	27	$1,492B
▸Financial Services	3	$174B
▸Retail	3	$44B
▸Insurance	3	$26B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$115B
▸Pharmaceuticals / Biotech	2	$62B

Price history

3 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-15 Relisted — SDMLS
• 2026-05-03 Pending — SDMLS
• 2026-04-07 Listed $45,000 SDMLS