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4829 Larsen Rd
B+ Composite 76.08
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
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +10.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +8.0/10.0
  • Appreciation +7.8/10.0
  • Schools +2.9/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Livability +2.4/5.0

$135,000

4829 Larsen Rd · Weldon, CA 93240
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,344 sqft · Manufactured public records · 84 Days on market
Built 1979 1.27 ac lot $100/sqft · 6% below area Est $143k · 6% under

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

Listing remarks MLS

Auction Property! First event will begin 3/22/26 and end on 3/24/26. Experience the freedom of rural living with this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath manufactured home set on 1.27 acres of open, usable land, offering space and endless potential. Whether you're looking for a starter homestead, investment opportunity, or a quiet place to call home, this property offers room to grow and the chance to build equity. The home does need some TLC, making it a great opportunity for buyers ready to roll up their sleeves and add personal touches. With plenty of land surrounding you, there's space for animals, gardening, recreation, or future improvements. Bring your vision and make this country property your own! Go to Auction.com to bid. .Property in an online auction. All offersmust be submitted through the property's listing on www. auction.com. The sale will be subject to a 5% buyer's premium pursuant to the Auction Terms and Conditions.

Key facts

  • Space for animals
  • Space for gardening
  • Space for recreation

Tags

USABLE LANDINVESTMENT OPPORTUNITYSPACE FOR ANIMALSSPACE FOR GARDENINGSPACE FOR RECREATION

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 $135k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $522 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $135k).
  • Recommended offer: $127k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.9% vs local median 5.0% in Weldon — 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 48/100 on livability (#1,218 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A-, housing B+; Watch: schools F, amenities F, commute F.
  • South Fork Union (rural): math 25% / reading 40% proficiency, ranked #1,016 of 1,400 in CA (top 73%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 67% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: 135 active listings in the ZIP; 3,244 units permitted in Kern County in 2024 (73 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $8k of equity ($933 loan paydown + $7k appreciation (5.5% local appreciation)).
  • Kern County population projected at +17% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (5.5% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $38k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
  • By year 5, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$37k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 84 days — a 6% lower offer ($127k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • Current owner paid $65k; list at $135k implies a 108% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $126,900 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 84 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 1979 — 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 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?
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
1.30%
Cap rate
10.93%
Cash-on-cash
16.56%
DSCR
1.74
GRM
6.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$143,021
List price
$135,000
Delta
-5.61%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
4 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 6 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
5037 Shawnee Rd 0.55mi 3/2.0 1,344 (0%) 5mo $160,000 $119 70
4542 Wallace Ln 0.28mi 3/2.0 1,200 (-11%) 13mo $145,000 $121 59
9105 Navajo Ave 0.38mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,248 (-7%) 10mo $128,000 $103 57
5109 Shawnee Dr 0.55mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,440 (+7%) 5mo $160,000 $111 53
8857 Entrada Blvd 0.31mi 3/2.0 1,216 (-10%) 24mo $95,000 $78 50
5021 Cherokee Ct 0.58mi 3/2.0 1,404 (+4%) 19mo $150,000 $107 50

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

5.55% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
28.3%
Equity multiple
2.82×
Total profit
$68,609
Equity at exit
$81,059
10-year hold
IRR
26.7%
Equity multiple
5.68×
Total profit
$176,799
Equity at exit
$143,817

Cash invested: $37,800 (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 93240

Home prices YoY
1.6%
Active inventory
135
Price-to-rent
6.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,748 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$708
Tax from tax record
$95 /mo · $1,142/yr
Insurance
$56
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$367
Net cashflow
$522

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,088
Max offer price $135,000
Occupancy floor 65%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $598 -5% $560 +0% $522 +5% $484 +10% $445
Rent -10% $384 -5% $453 +0% $522 +5% $591 +10% $660
Rate -1.0pp $590 -0.5pp $556 base $522 +0.5pp $487 +1.0pp $451

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
$33,750
Closing costs
$4,050
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.

Listing history 13 events

  1. 2026-06-12
    days on market $135,000 Active 84 DOM
  2. 2026-06-10
    days on market $135,000 Active 82 DOM
  3. 2026-06-09
    days on market $135,000 Active 81 DOM
  4. 2026-06-08
    days on market $135,000 Active 80 DOM
  5. 2026-06-07
    days on market $135,000 Active 79 DOM
  6. 2026-06-05
    days on market $135,000 Active 77 DOM
  7. 2026-06-05
    days on market $135,000 Active 76 DOM
  8. 2026-06-03
    days on market $135,000 Active 75 DOM
  9. 2026-06-02
    days on market $135,000 Active 74 DOM
  10. 2026-06-01
    days on market $135,000 Active 73 DOM
  11. 2026-05-31
    days on market $135,000 Active 72 DOM
  12. 2026-02-27
    listed $135,000 Active 941-char remark
    Show marketing remark (941 chars)

    Auction Property! First event will begin 3/22/26 and end on 3/24/26. Experience the freedom of rural living with this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath manufactured home set on 1.27 acres of open, usable land, offering space and endless potential. Whether you're looking for a starter homestead, investment opportunity, or a quiet place to call home, this property offers room to grow and the chance to build equity. The home does need some TLC, making it a great opportunity for buyers ready to roll up their sleeves and add personal touches. With plenty of land surrounding you, there's space for animals, gardening, recreation, or future improvements. Bring your vision and make this country property your own! Go to Auction.com to bid. .Property in an online auction. All offersmust be submitted through the property's listing on www. auction.com. The sale will be subject to a 5% buyer's premium pursuant to the Auction Terms and Conditions.

  13. 2002-10-18
    soldstatus $65,000

ⓘ 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
$1,142 · $95/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,142 · $95/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 8/10 Severe
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥94°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 9/10 Extreme 19 unhealthy d/yr today · 21 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$20,979
− Mortgage interest
−$7,562
− Property taxes
−$1,142
− Insurance
−$675
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,678
− Management
−$1,678
− Depreciation
−$3,927
Taxable income
$4,316
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,036
After-tax cash flow
$5,225/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
South Fork Union
NCES district ID
0637470
Math proficiency
25% ▲ 5.00%
Reading proficiency
40% ▲ 5.00%
Median HH income
$32,532
Composite
29.31/100
National rank
#11836
State rank
#1016 of 1400 in CA

Livability — Weldon

Score
48/100
State rank
#1218
US rank
#26156

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Weldon, CA
Population (ZIP)
5,622

Population outlook (Kern County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
947,286 people
By 2030
978,984 · +3.3%
By 2040
1,045,018 · +10.3%
By 2050
1,105,232 · +16.7%
By 2075
1,229,538 · +29.8%
By 2100
1,238,059 · +30.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (78%)
Race & ethnicity
White 78% Hispanic / Latino 13% Two or more races 5% Asian 2% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 11%
Common ancestry
Italian 3% Portuguese 2% Iranian 2%
Foreign-born
5% · Canada, South Korea
Languages at home
93% English-only · Spanish 4% Korean 1% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Kern

2024 margin
Strong R (+21.1) · D 38.2% · R 59.3% · Other 2.5%
2008→2024 swing
-3.3pp toward R · 2008: -17.8pp · 2024: -21.1pp
All cycles
2024: R+21.1 2020: R+10.2 2016: R+15.0 2012: R+20.9 2008: R+17.8

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▲ 5.55%
Current HPI
341.2481
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+107.7% since first listed
2 events — show timeline
  • 2026-02-27 Listed $135,000 SSMLS
  • 2002-10-18 Sold (Public Records) $65,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+2.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,142 · +2.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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