46560 Arapahoe Cir Unit B · Indian Wells, CA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 5/10 · Moderate
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $659 – $1,223
Heat risk 9/10 · Severe
- Hot days now (above 114°F)
- 6 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 15 days/yr
Wind risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 4/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 4 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 5 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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 +28.0/30.0
- DSCR +9.9/10.0
- 1% rule +9.2/10.0
- ARV discount +7.5/15.0
- Appreciation +6.9/10.0
- Schools +3.8/10.0
- Livability +2.7/5.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
$389,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Experience true desert luxury at Mountain Cove in Indian Wells, where dramatic rock formations and unbelievable mountain views create a one-of-a-kind backdrop for resort-style living. This beautifully remodeled and fully furnished property is move-in ready, offering modern design, stylish finishes, and effortless comfort. Whether you're seeking a vacation retreat, investment property, or full-time desert escape, this home delivers the perfect blend of elegance and relaxation.
Key facts
- Stylish finishes
- Vacation retreat
- Modern design
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $389k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($14k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($6k rent vs $389k).
- Recommended offer: $377k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 10.0% vs local median 1.5% in Indian Wells — 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 53/100 on livability (#968 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: employment A+, schools B+, crime B+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, cost of living F.
- Desert Sands Unified (suburban): math 31% / reading 56% proficiency, ranked #199 of 517 in CA (top 38%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Market conditions: 147 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 55% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 9,195 units permitted in Riverside County in 2024 (1,512 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 41% of the median local income ($163k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- In year one you build about $17k of equity ($3k loan paydown + $15k appreciation (3.8% local appreciation)).
- Riverside County population projected at +22% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
- At projected returns (3.8% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $109k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
- By year 3, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$43k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 46 days — a 3% lower offer ($377k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 4 sale attempts since 3y ago 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.
- Current owner paid $173k; list at $389k implies a 125% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 6→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 46 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
- 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.
- 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.
- How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 1.42% ✓
- Cap rate
- 10.01%
- Cash-on-cash
- 13.29%
- DSCR
- 1.59
- GRM
- 5.9
CMA / ARV
No comps found within radius.
Projected returns pro-forma
3.76% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 21.7%
- Equity multiple
- 2.28×
- Total profit
- $139,925
- Equity at exit
- $191,767
- IRR
- 22.2%
- Equity multiple
- 4.42×
- Total profit
- $372,013
- Equity at exit
- $309,369
Cash invested: $108,920 (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
ZIP-level market 92210
- Home prices YoY
- 1.3%
- Active inventory
- 147
- Price-to-rent
- 5.9×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $5,527 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$2,040
- Tax from tax record
- −$301 /mo · $3,613/yr
- Insurance
- −$162
- HOA
- −$657
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$1,161
- Net cashflow
- $1,207
Break-even live
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
- $97,250
- Closing costs
- $11,670
- Reserves months
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- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 40 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46644 Arapahoe Unit A Indian Wells, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1446 | $5,000 | $3.46 | 44d | 1 | 0.03mi |
| 46632 Arapahoe Unit B Indian Wells, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1446 | $4,200 | $2.90 | 44d | 1 | 0.03mi |
| 46642 Arapahoe Unit B Indian Wells, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1446 | $4,750 | $3.28 | 44d | 1 | 0.03mi |
| 46568 Arapahoe Unit A Indian Wells, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1446 | $3,200 | $2.21 | 24d | 1 | 0.04mi |
| 46594 Arapahoe Indian Wells, CA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1791 | $7,900 | $4.41 | 44d | 1 | 0.10mi |
| 46596 Arapahoe Indian Wells, CA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1791 | $6,000 | $3.35 | 22d | 1 | 0.11mi |
| 78130 Cortez Ln Indian Wells, CA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 874 | $3,500 | $4.00 | 44d | 2 | 0.14mi |
| 78205 Cortez Ln #178 Indian Wells, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1152 | $3,000 | $2.60 | 44d | 1 | 0.15mi |
| 46890 Highland Palms Dr La Quinta, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1588 | $8,500 | $5.35 | 44d | 1 | 0.31mi |
| 46890 Highland Palms Dr La Quinta, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1588 | $8,500 | $5.35 | 5d | 1 | 0.31mi |
| 46560 Cameo Palms Dr La Quinta, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1782 | $4,500 | $2.53 | 24d | 1 | 0.31mi |
| 77675 Seminole Rd Indian Wells, CA | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1716 | $5,500 | $3.21 | 24d | 1 | 0.34mi |
| 45245 Seeley Dr La Quinta, CA | 2.0 | 2.0–2.5 | 1200 | $3,250 | $2.71 | 24d | 3 | 0.81mi |
| 45245 Seeley Dr La Quinta, CA | 2.0 | 2.0–2.5 | 1200 | $3,750 | $3.12 | 18d | 2 | 0.81mi |
| 48602 Paseo Tarazo La Quinta, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1562 | $3,100 | $1.98 | 44d | 1 | 0.86mi |
| 48625 Calle Esperanza La Quinta, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1852 | $2,999 | $1.62 | 24d | 1 | 0.92mi |
| 78780 Birchcrest Cir La Quinta, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1411 | $3,500 | $2.48 | 22d | 1 | 0.92mi |
| 48110 Calle Seranas La Quinta, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1581 | $5,500 | $3.48 | 44d | 1 | 0.99mi |
| 77777 Tradition Dr Unit B La Quinta, CA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1706 | $6,950 | $4.07 | 44d | 1 | 1.00mi |
| 48114 Calle Seranas La Quinta, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1466 | $6,000 | $4.09 | 44d | 1 | 1.00mi |
| 47470 Aloe Way La Quinta, CA | 3.0–4.0 | 2.5–3.5 | 1793 | $3,104 | $1.73 | 3d | 14 | 1.04mi |
| 77110 Desi Dr Indian Wells, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1801 | $8,500 | $4.72 | 44d | 1 | 1.06mi |
| 77709 Tradition Dr La Quinta, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1307 | $4,500 | $3.44 | 44d | 1 | 1.06mi |
| 77713 Tradition Dr La Quinta, CA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1706 | $5,500 | $3.22 | 24d | 1 | 1.07mi |
| 48613 Classic Dr La Quinta, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1307 | $4,500 | $3.44 | 44d | 1 | 1.10mi |
| 47750 Adams St La Quinta, CA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 956 | $2,220 | $2.32 | 44d | 1 | 1.11mi |
| 48573 Classic Dr La Quinta, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1307 | $4,500 | $3.44 | 44d | 1 | 1.11mi |
| 44753 Warner Trl Indian Wells, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1280 | $6,000 | $4.69 | 3d | 1 | 1.16mi |
| 77430 Miles Ave Indian Wells, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1353 | $2,500 | $1.85 | 44d | 1 | 1.17mi |
| 78720 W Harland Dr La Quinta, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1452 | $3,000 | $2.07 | 18d | 1 | 1.18mi |
| 78435 Magenta Dr La Quinta, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 912 | $3,500 | $3.84 | 5d | 1 | 1.19mi |
| 49005 Washington St La Quinta, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1368 | $2,950 | $2.16 | 18d | 1 | 1.25mi |
| 45930 Las Colinas La Quinta, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1500 | $2,850 | $1.90 | 24d | 1 | 1.25mi |
| 78301 Terra Cotta Ct La Quinta, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 926 | $2,200 | $2.38 | 17d | 1 | 1.30mi |
| 49100 Tango Ct La Quinta, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1804 | $3,000 | $1.66 | 44d | 1 | 1.33mi |
| 76895 Lark Dr Indian Wells, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1864 | $4,500 | $2.41 | 44d | 1 | 1.34mi |
| 76895 Lark Dr Indian Wells, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1864 | $4,500 | $2.41 | 20d | 1 | 1.34mi |
| 77707 Calle Las Brisas S Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1441 | $4,900 | $3.40 | 44d | 1 | 1.41mi |
| 45420 Desert Fox Dr La Quinta, CA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1830 | $6,000 | $3.28 | 44d | 1 | 1.42mi |
| 45705 Hopi Rd Indian Wells, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1776 | $8,000 | $4.50 | 44d | 1 | 1.44mi |
HOA detail condo
- Monthly dues
- $657 · $7,884/yr
- Assessments
- None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.
Listing history 17 events
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2026-06-01days on market $389,000 Active 46 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $389,000 Active 45 DOM
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2026-04-16$389,000 Active 480-char remark
Show marketing remark (480 chars)
Experience true desert luxury at Mountain Cove in Indian Wells, where dramatic rock formations and unbelievable mountain views create a one-of-a-kind backdrop for resort-style living. This beautifully remodeled and fully furnished property is move-in ready, offering modern design, stylish finishes, and effortless comfort. Whether you're seeking a vacation retreat, investment property, or full-time desert escape, this home delivers the perfect blend of elegance and relaxation.
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2026-04-01historical
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2026-03-31price $389,000
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2026-01-24price $399,000
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2026-01-09price $419,000
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2026-01-05price $424,000
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2025-12-17price $425,000
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2025-11-12$450,000 Active
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2024-08-23historical
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2024-06-14price $429,000
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2024-05-16price $449,000
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2024-04-24$454,000 Active
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2024-03-21historical
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2023-07-08$499,000 Active
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2020-08-26soldstatus $173,000
ⓘ 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
- $3,613 · $301/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $3,613 · $301/mo
- Expected delta
- $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)
ⓘ 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 5/10 Major
- Heat 9/10 Extreme 6 d/yr ≥114°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 1/10 Low
- Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $66,330
- − Mortgage interest
- −$21,790
- − Property taxes
- −$3,613
- − Insurance
- −$1,945
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$5,306
- − Management
- −$5,306
- − HOA
- −$7,884
- − Depreciation
- −$11,316
- Taxable income
- $9,168
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$2,200
- After-tax cash flow
- $12,278/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
- Desert Sands Unified
- NCES district ID
- 0611110
- Math proficiency
- 31% ▼ -4.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 56% ▲ 7.00%
- Median HH income
- $54,957
- Composite
- 37.77/100
- National rank
- #4346
- State rank
- #199 of 517 in CA
Livability — Indian Wells
- Score
- 53/100
- State rank
- #968
- US rank
- #24559
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Indian Wells, CA
- County
- Riverside County · 2,287,001 people
- City population
- 4,871
- Metro
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Population (ZIP)
- 4,871
- Household income
- $162,990
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 56.0
Population outlook (Riverside County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 2,664,475 people
- By 2030
- 2,802,692 · +5.2%
- By 2040
- 3,050,904 · +14.5%
- By 2050
- 3,256,783 · +22.2%
- By 2075
- 3,655,058 · +37.2%
- By 2100
- 3,766,594 · +41.4%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly White (86%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 86% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 5% Asian 3% Black 3%
- Common ancestry
- Slovak 5% Lithuanian 4% Romanian 3%
- Foreign-born
- 10% · Canada, China
- Languages at home
- 92% English-only · Spanish 3% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1% Tagalog/Filipino 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Riverside
- 2024 margin
- Toss-up / Even · D 48.0% · R 49.3% · Other 2.6%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -3.6pp toward R · 2008: 2.3pp · 2024: -1.3pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+1.3 2020: D+8.0 2016: D+4.3 2012: R+0.4 2008: D+2.3
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▲ 3.76%
- Current HPI
- 299.2632
- Rent YoY
- —
- Metro
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 3.21%
- F500 in state
- 116
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
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| Technology | 27 | $1,492B |
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| Financial Services | 3 | $174B |
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| Retail | 3 | $44B |
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| Insurance | 3 | $26B |
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| Media / Entertainment | 2 | $115B |
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| Pharmaceuticals / Biotech | 2 | $62B |
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Price history
+124.9% since first listed15 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-16 Listed $389,000 GPSMLS
- 2026-04-01 Listing Removed — GPSMLS
- 2026-03-31 Price Changed $389,000 GPSMLS
- 2026-01-24 Price Changed $399,000 GPSMLS
- 2026-01-09 Price Changed $419,000 GPSMLS
- 2026-01-05 Price Changed $424,000 GPSMLS
- 2025-12-17 Price Changed $425,000 GPSMLS
- 2025-11-12 Listed $450,000 GPSMLS
- 2024-08-23 Listing Removed — GPSMLS
- 2024-06-14 Price Changed $429,000 GPSMLS
- 2024-05-16 Price Changed $449,000 GPSMLS
- 2024-04-24 Listed $454,000 GPSMLS
- 2024-03-21 Listing Removed — SDMLS
- 2023-07-08 Listed $499,000 SDMLS
- 2020-08-26 Sold (Public Records) $173,000 Public Records
Property tax history
+2.9%/yrLatest (2025): $3,613 · +12.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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