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4117 McFadden #6
C+ Composite 62.78
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 +30.0/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Schools +4.5/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.0/5.0
  • Livability +2.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$175,000

4117 McFadden #6 · Santa Ana, CA 92704
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,200 sqft · Manufactured · 103 Days on market
Built 1963 $146/sqft · 27% above area Est $138k · 27% over ↓ 5% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

This is a mobile home for the people 55+. The mobile home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroom with the patio It 's very bright and clean . Swimming pool in the park for people want relaxing . Buyer must have income $ 3,600/ month. The mobile home park approval , close to shopping , restaurants . ..

Key facts

  • Built 1963
  • Listed 103 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 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $175k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($15k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $175k).
  • Recommended offer: $159k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 14.6% vs local median 2.5% in Santa Ana — 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 55/100 on livability (#871 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: employment A; Watch: schools D, crime D-, amenities F.
  • Garden Grove Unified (suburban): math 38% / reading 65% proficiency, ranked #132 of 517 in CA (top 26%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; 60% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.2%/yr); 80 active listings in the ZIP; 17 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 22d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 47% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 6,974 units permitted in Orange County in 2024 (3,839 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 37% of the median local income ($100k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Orange County population projected at +14% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 2.2% rent growth), your $49k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 103 days — a 9% lower offer ($159k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $159,250 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 103 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1963 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  6. Crime grade is D in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  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
1.75%
Cap rate
14.63%
Cash-on-cash
29.79%
DSCR
2.33
GRM
4.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$138,229
List price
$175,000
Delta
26.60%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
4117 W Mcfadden Ave #9 0.06mi 3/2.0 1,200 (0%) 0mo $166,000 $138 97
432 S Harbor Blvd #20 0.16mi 3/2.0 1,248 (+4%) 17mo $144,500 $116 72
4080 W 1st St #174 0.23mi 3/2.0 1,152 (-4%) 18mo $191,500 $166 68
4080 W 1st St #114 0.23mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,152 (-4%) 16mo $140,000 $122 64
4080 W First #175 0.23mi 3/2.0 1,100 (-8%) 15mo $165,000 $150 63
4117 W Mcfadden Ave #612 0.00mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,045 (-13%) 17mo $165,500 $158 60
323 N Euclid #63 0.73mi 3/2.0 1,200 (0%) 8mo $200,000 $167 59
4117 W McFadden #116 0.12mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,040 (-13%) 15mo $160,000 $154 55
432 S Harbor Blvd #34 0.16mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,040 (-13%) 14mo $109,000 $105 54
323 N Euclid st, sp 65 #65 0.73mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,281 (+7%) 1mo $250,000 $195 49
4801 W First St #78 0.55mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,344 (+12%) 12mo $203,000 $151 39
3929 W 5th St #49 0.72mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,040 (-13%) 7mo $152,000 $146 33

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 · 2.16% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
23.4%
Equity multiple
1.95×
Total profit
$46,583
Equity at exit
$26,093
10-year hold
IRR
30.8%
Equity multiple
3.66×
Total profit
$130,120
Equity at exit
$15,131

Cash invested: $49,000 (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.

ZIP-level market 92704

Rents YoY
2.2%
Active inventory
80
Price-to-rent
4.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,071 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$918
Tax est. 1.5%
$219 /mo · $2,625/yr
Insurance
$73
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$645
Net cashflow
$1,216

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,531
Max offer price $175,000
Occupancy floor 55%

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
$43,750
Closing costs
$5,250
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 17 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
517 S Newhope St Santa Ana, CA 2.0 1.0 840 $2,125 $2.53 44d 1 0.15mi
909 S Elliott Pl Santa Ana, CA 4.0 2.0 1351 $4,700 $3.48 44d 1 0.31mi
4200 W 1st St Santa Ana, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 714 $2,997 $4.19 2d 4 0.35mi
4800 W McFadden Ave Santa Ana, CA 2.0 1.0 820 $2,450 $2.99 19d 1 0.52mi
3900 W 5th St Santa Ana, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 780 $2,175 $2.79 13d 1 0.57mi
4201 W 5th St Santa Ana, CA 2.0 1.0 921 $2,800 $3.04 7d 1 0.60mi
308 S Laurel St Unit C Santa Ana, CA 2.0 1.0 950 $2,650 $2.79 44d 1 0.61mi
4109 W 5th St Unit C3 Santa Ana, CA 2.0 2.0 921 $2,500 $2.71 22d 1 0.64mi
4109 W 5th St Unit C3 Santa Ana, CA 2.0 2.0 921 $2,900 $3.15 44d 1 0.64mi
3200 W 5th St Santa Ana, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 769 $2,795 $3.63 2d 9 0.89mi
10956 Obsidian Ct Fountain Valley, CA 3.0 1.5 1388 $3,500 $2.52 19d 1 0.94mi
16350 S Harbor Blvd Santa Ana, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0 800 $2,870 $3.59 44d 1 1.07mi
16245 Mount Baden Powell St Fountain Valley, CA 2.0 2.0 900 $2,650 $2.94 44d 1 1.11mi
1314 N Harbor Blvd Santa Ana, CA 2.0 2.0 884 $2,742 $3.10 13d 4 1.18mi
15951 Los Reyes St Unit A Fountain Valley, CA 3.0 2.0 1000 $3,100 $3.10 44d 1 1.22mi
1500 N Harbor Blvd Santa Ana, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 780 $2,575 $3.30 15d 1 1.25mi
3630 Westminster Ave Santa Ana, CA 2.0 2.0 997 $2,758 $2.77 44d 1 1.35mi

Listing history 19 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $175,000 Active 103 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $175,000 Active 102 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $175,000 Active 101 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $175,000 Active 100 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $175,000 Active 98 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $175,000 Active 97 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $175,000 Active 94 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $175,000 Active 93 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $175,000 Active 92 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $175,000 Active 89 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $175,000 Active 88 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $175,000 Active 87 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $175,000 Active 86 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $175,000 Active 85 DOM
  15. 2026-03-31
    price $175,000 293-char remark
    Show marketing remark (293 chars)

    This is a mobile home for the people 55+. The mobile home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroom with the patio It 's very bright and clean . Swimming pool in the park for people want relaxing . Buyer must have income $ 3,600/ month. The mobile home park approval , close to shopping , restaurants . ..

  16. 2026-03-11
    price $184,000 293-char remark
    Show marketing remark (293 chars)

    This is a mobile home for the people 55+. The mobile home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroom with the patio It 's very bright and clean . Swimming pool in the park for people want relaxing . Buyer must have income $ 3,600/ month. The mobile home park approval , close to shopping , restaurants . ..

  17. 2026-03-11
    price $172,000 293-char remark
    Show marketing remark (293 chars)

    This is a mobile home for the people 55+. The mobile home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroom with the patio It 's very bright and clean . Swimming pool in the park for people want relaxing . Buyer must have income $ 3,600/ month. The mobile home park approval , close to shopping , restaurants . ..

  18. 2026-03-07
    listed $185,000 Active 293-char remark
    Show marketing remark (293 chars)

    This is a mobile home for the people 55+. The mobile home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroom with the patio It 's very bright and clean . Swimming pool in the park for people want relaxing . Buyer must have income $ 3,600/ month. The mobile home park approval , close to shopping , restaurants . ..

  19. 2026-03-06
    historical $185,000 293-char remark
    Show marketing remark (293 chars)

    This is a mobile home for the people 55+. The mobile home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroom with the patio It 's very bright and clean . Swimming pool in the park for people want relaxing . Buyer must have income $ 3,600/ month. The mobile home park approval , close to shopping , restaurants . ..

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥89°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 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
$36,846
− Mortgage interest
−$9,803
− Property taxes
−$2,625
− Insurance
−$875
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,948
− Management
−$2,948
− Depreciation
−$5,091
Taxable income
$12,557
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$3,014
After-tax cash flow
$11,582/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
Garden Grove Unified
NCES district ID
0614880
Math proficiency
38% ▼ -14.00%
Reading proficiency
65% ▲ 4.00%
Median HH income
$60,089
Composite
44.89/100
National rank
#2715
State rank
#132 of 517 in CA

Livability — Santa Ana

Score
55/100
State rank
#871
US rank
#23502

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Santa Ana, CA
County
Orange County · 3,096,323 people
City population
288,255
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Population (ZIP)
82,120
Household income
$99,777
Rent vs Own
50.9% rent · 49.1% own
Severe rent burden
2188.0

Population outlook (Orange County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
3,477,456 people
By 2030
3,613,117 · +3.9%
By 2040
3,835,945 · +10.3%
By 2050
3,968,736 · +14.1%
By 2075
4,097,053 · +17.8%
By 2100
3,903,633 · +12.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Hispanic (71%)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 71% Asian 18% Two or more races 17% White 9% Native American 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 65%
Common ancestry
Italian 1%
Foreign-born
44% · Canada, Vietnam, China
Languages at home
22% English-only · Spanish 61% Vietnamese 13% Other Asian/Pacific 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Orange

2024 margin
Toss-up / Even · D 49.7% · R 47.1% · Other 3.2%
2008→2024 swing
+5.2pp toward D · 2008: -2.6pp · 2024: 2.6pp
All cycles
2024: D+2.6 2020: D+9.0 2016: D+7.7 2012: R+8.3 2008: R+2.6

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -991.35%
Current HPI
449.8874
Rent YoY
▲ 2.16%
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-5.4% since first listed
5 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-31 Price Changed $175,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-03-11 Price Changed $184,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-03-11 Price Changed $172,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-03-07 Listed $185,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-03-06 Coming Soon $185,000 CRMLS

Property tax history

+0.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $47 · +0.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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