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456 Whispering Willow Dr
B+ Composite 76.2
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 +30.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +13.1/15.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Schools +4.2/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.3/5.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$87,500

456 Whispering Willow Dr · Redwood, OR 97527
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,188 sqft · Manufactured public records · 101 Days on market
Built 1990 $74/sqft · 12% below area Est $100k · 12% under

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

Listing remarks MLS

Enjoy peaceful living in the desirable 55+ Willow Estate II North community. This well-maintained 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 1,188 sq ft home is ideally located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. A covered front deck welcomes you into the open living room, dining area, & kitchen, featuring vaulted ceilings, large windows & skylights that fill the space w/ natural light. The spacious kitchen offers a breakfast bar, ample cabinet space, & a pantry, making it both functional & inviting. New flooring has recently been added throughout! The primary suite features a walk-in closet & an easy access shower. The guest bathroom is accessible from both the main hallway & the laundry room & includes a walk-in bathtub. Separate exterior entrance w/ an ADA ramp leads to the laundry room - washer & dryer included - & connects conveniently to the kitchen. The tandem 2-car covered carport includes a storage shed. Come tour this affordable home & enjoy comfortable, low maintenance living in a welcoming community.

Key facts

  • Parking
  • Built 1990
  • Listed 100 days

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $88k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $619 ($7k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $88k).
  • Recommended offer: $80k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 14.8% vs local median 2.6% in Redwood — 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 64/100 on livability (#213 in OR) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, housing A+; Watch: health & safety C-, schools D-, amenities F.
  • Grants Pass SD 7 (urban): math 39% / reading 56% proficiency, ranked #66 of 183 in OR (top 36%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.0%/yr); 185 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 100% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 223 units permitted in Josephine County in 2024 (5 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $605 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Josephine County population projected at +3% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $24k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 101 days — a 9% lower offer ($80k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts since 21y ago; this cycle's ask is 104% above the opening price — seller raised mid-cycle; expect resistance to lowballs.
  • Current owner paid $43k; list at $88k implies a 104% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $79,625 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 101 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% 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
1.67%
Cap rate
14.78%
Cash-on-cash
30.33%
DSCR
2.35
GRM
5.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$99,900
List price
$87,500
Delta
-12.41%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
13 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
2372 Sequoia Ct 0.34mi 2/2.0 1,188 (0%) 3mo $100,000 $84 82
108 Whispering Willow Dr 0.16mi 2/2.0 1,120 (-6%) 4mo $100,000 $89 80
1284 Willow Ct 0.26mi 2/2.0 1,188 (0%) 16mo $85,000 $72 74
327 Whispering Willow Dr 0.07mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,296 (+9%) 5mo $127,500 $98 72
431 Whispering Willow Dr 0.03mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,296 (+9%) 10mo $125,000 $96 70
122 Whispering Willow Dr 0.16mi 2/2.0 1,365 (+15%) 4mo $99,900 $73 64
1551 Willow Ln 0.53mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,224 (+3%) 2mo $72,000 $59 63
1510 Agape Way 0.49mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,136 (-4%) 5mo $146,000 $129 60
2386 Sasha Ct 0.41mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,248 (+5%) 11mo $115,000 $92 58
1504 Agape Way 0.49mi 2/2.0 1,288 (+8%) 6mo $66,525 $52 58
1450 Willow Ct 0.41mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,296 (+9%) 16mo $111,000 $86 47
1505 Agape Way 0.49mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,350 (+14%) 4mo $60,000 $44 46

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 · 3.05% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
25.0%
Equity multiple
2.03×
Total profit
$25,311
Equity at exit
$13,047
10-year hold
IRR
32.8%
Equity multiple
3.98×
Total profit
$73,040
Equity at exit
$7,565

Cash invested: $24,500 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
28 Tenant-Leaning
State Oregon
28 Tenant-Leaning · D+6
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
SB608 (2019): statewide rent cap (7% + CPI) and just-cause for tenancies > 1 yr. Portland has relocation assistance ordinance.

ZIP-level market 97527

Rents YoY
3.0%
Active inventory
185
Price-to-rent
5.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,462 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$459
Tax from tax record
$41 /mo · $487/yr
Insurance
$36
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$307
Net cashflow
$619

Break-even live

Break-even rent $678
Max offer price $87,500
Occupancy floor 53%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $669 -5% $644 +0% $619 +5% $594 +10% $570
Rent -10% $504 -5% $561 +0% $619 +5% $677 +10% $735
Rate -1.0pp $663 -0.5pp $641 base $619 +0.5pp $597 +1.0pp $573

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
$21,875
Closing costs
$2,625
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 4 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1400 SW Kokanee Ln Unit 1402 Grants Pass, OR 2.0 1.0 962 $1,495 $1.55 44d 1 0.40mi
1654 Kellenbeck Ave Grants Pass, OR 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,250 $1.25 44d 1 0.63mi
1783 Medart Ln Unit 1783 Grants Pass, OR 2.0 1.0 912 $1,395 $1.53 44d 1 0.80mi
1754 Sun Glo Dr Grants Pass, OR 2.0 1.0 888 $1,450 $1.63 44d 1 0.84mi

Listing history 31 events

  1. 2026-06-19
    days on market $87,500 Active 101 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $87,500 Active 100 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $87,500 Active 99 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $87,500 Active 98 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $87,500 Active 97 DOM
  6. 2026-06-14
    days on market $87,500 Active 95 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $87,500 Active 94 DOM
  8. 2026-06-10
    days on market $87,500 Active 92 DOM
  9. 2026-06-09
    days on market $87,500 Active 91 DOM
  10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $87,500 Active 90 DOM
  11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $87,500 Active 89 DOM
  12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $87,500 Active 86 DOM
  13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $87,500 Active 85 DOM
  14. 2026-06-03
    price $87,500 Active 84 DOM
  15. 2026-06-02
    days on market $92,500 Active 84 DOM
  16. 2026-06-01
    days on market $92,500 Active 83 DOM
  17. 2026-05-31
    days on market $92,500 Active 82 DOM
  18. 2026-05-30
    days on market $92,500 Active 81 DOM
  19. 2026-05-01
    price $92,500 1057-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1057 chars)

    Enjoy peaceful living in the desirable 55+ Willow Estate II North community. This well-maintained 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 1,188 sq ft home is ideally located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. A covered front deck welcomes you into the open living room, dining area, & kitchen, featuring vaulted ceilings, large windows & skylights that fill the space w/ natural light. The spacious kitchen offers a breakfast bar, ample cabinet space, & a pantry, making it both functional & inviting. New flooring has recently been added throughout! The primary suite features a walk-in closet & an easy access shower. The guest bathroom is accessible from both the main hallway & the laundry room & includes a walk-in bathtub. Separate exterior entrance w/ an ADA ramp leads to the laundry room - washer & dryer included - & connects conveniently to the kitchen. The tandem 2-car covered carport includes a storage shed. Come tour this affordable home & enjoy comfortable, low maintenance living in a welcoming community.

  20. 2026-04-04
    price $105,000 1057-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1057 chars)

    Enjoy peaceful living in the desirable 55+ Willow Estate II North community. This well-maintained 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 1,188 sq ft home is ideally located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. A covered front deck welcomes you into the open living room, dining area, & kitchen, featuring vaulted ceilings, large windows & skylights that fill the space w/ natural light. The spacious kitchen offers a breakfast bar, ample cabinet space, & a pantry, making it both functional & inviting. New flooring has recently been added throughout! The primary suite features a walk-in closet & an easy access shower. The guest bathroom is accessible from both the main hallway & the laundry room & includes a walk-in bathtub. Separate exterior entrance w/ an ADA ramp leads to the laundry room - washer & dryer included - & connects conveniently to the kitchen. The tandem 2-car covered carport includes a storage shed. Come tour this affordable home & enjoy comfortable, low maintenance living in a welcoming community.

  21. 2026-03-10
    status Active 1057-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1057 chars)

    Enjoy peaceful living in the desirable 55+ Willow Estate II North community. This well-maintained 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 1,188 sq ft home is ideally located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. A covered front deck welcomes you into the open living room, dining area, & kitchen, featuring vaulted ceilings, large windows & skylights that fill the space w/ natural light. The spacious kitchen offers a breakfast bar, ample cabinet space, & a pantry, making it both functional & inviting. New flooring has recently been added throughout! The primary suite features a walk-in closet & an easy access shower. The guest bathroom is accessible from both the main hallway & the laundry room & includes a walk-in bathtub. Separate exterior entrance w/ an ADA ramp leads to the laundry room - washer & dryer included - & connects conveniently to the kitchen. The tandem 2-car covered carport includes a storage shed. Come tour this affordable home & enjoy comfortable, low maintenance living in a welcoming community.

  22. 2026-01-29
    historical 1057-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1057 chars)

    Enjoy peaceful living in the desirable 55+ Willow Estate II North community. This well-maintained 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 1,188 sq ft home is ideally located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. A covered front deck welcomes you into the open living room, dining area, & kitchen, featuring vaulted ceilings, large windows & skylights that fill the space w/ natural light. The spacious kitchen offers a breakfast bar, ample cabinet space, & a pantry, making it both functional & inviting. New flooring has recently been added throughout! The primary suite features a walk-in closet & an easy access shower. The guest bathroom is accessible from both the main hallway & the laundry room & includes a walk-in bathtub. Separate exterior entrance w/ an ADA ramp leads to the laundry room - washer & dryer included - & connects conveniently to the kitchen. The tandem 2-car covered carport includes a storage shed. Come tour this affordable home & enjoy comfortable, low maintenance living in a welcoming community.

  23. 2020-04-25
    historical
  24. 2016-05-24
    soldstatus $42,900
  25. 2016-01-29
    listed $42,900
  26. 2015-12-02
    historical
  27. 2015-11-06
    listed $47,500
  28. 2015-07-10
    listed $48,900
  29. 2005-12-23
    soldstatus $60,000
  30. 2005-09-23
    listed $59,900
  31. 1991-04-01
    soldstatus $41,220

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

Tax reassessment forecast OR · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$487 · $41/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$849 · $71/mo
Expected delta
+$362/yr (+$30/mo · 74.2%)

ⓘ 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 8/10 Severe
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥99°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 10/10 Extreme 29 unhealthy d/yr today · 32 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
$17,546
− Mortgage interest
−$4,901
− Property taxes
−$487
− Insurance
−$438
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,404
− Management
−$1,404
− Depreciation
−$2,545
Taxable income
$6,367
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,528
After-tax cash flow
$5,902/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
Grants Pass SD 7
NCES district ID
4105910
Math proficiency
39% ▲ 1.00%
Reading proficiency
56% ▬ 0.00%
Median HH income
$36,433
Composite
41.5/100
National rank
#7281
State rank
#66 of 183 in OR

Livability — Redwood

Score
64/100
State rank
#213
US rank
#14443

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Redwood, OR
County
Josephine County · 73,366 people
Metro
Grants Pass, OR
Population (ZIP)
37,330
Household income
$66,975
Rent vs Own
28.0% rent · 72.0% own
Severe rent burden
1018.0

Population outlook (Josephine County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
87,883 people
By 2030
89,055 · +1.3%
By 2040
90,396 · +2.9%
By 2050
90,801 · +3.3%
By 2075
89,880 · +2.3%
By 2100
81,252 · -7.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (82%)
Race & ethnicity
White 82% Hispanic / Latino 11% Two or more races 9%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 8%
Common ancestry
Italian 4% Portuguese 3% Lithuanian 3%
Foreign-born
4% · Canada, Vietnam
Languages at home
94% English-only · Spanish 4% German/W. Germanic 1% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Josephine

2024 margin
Strong R (+29.1) · D 34.2% · R 63.3% · Other 2.5%
2008→2024 swing
-15.8pp toward R · 2008: -13.2pp · 2024: -29.1pp
All cycles
2024: R+29.1 2020: R+25.8 2016: R+31.4 2012: R+21.9 2008: R+13.2

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -203.09%
Current HPI
318.0477
Rent YoY
▲ 3.05%
Metro
Grants Pass, OR
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.05%
F500 in state
2

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in OR)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+124.4% since first listed
13 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-01 Price Changed $92,500 MLSCO
  • 2026-04-04 Price Changed $105,000 MLSCO
  • 2026-03-10 Relisted MLSCO
  • 2026-01-29 Listing Removed MLSCO
  • 2020-04-25 Listing Removed MLSCO
  • 2016-05-24 Sold (MLS) $42,900 MLSCO
  • 2016-01-29 Listed $42,900 MLSCO
  • 2015-12-02 Listing Removed MLSCO
  • 2015-11-06 Listed $47,500 MLSCO
  • 2015-07-10 Listed $48,900 MLSCO
  • 2005-12-23 Sold (MLS) $60,000 RMLS
  • 2005-09-23 Listed $59,900 RMLS
  • 1991-04-01 Sold (Public Records) $41,220 Public Records

Property tax history

+13.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $487 · +4.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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