1530 Tamarack St #11 · Sweet Home, OR 97386

$69,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 800 sqft · Other · 315 Days on market

Built 2020 $86/sqft · 39% below area Est $113k · 39% under ↓ 8% since listing

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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 +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Livability +3.2/5.0
• Schools +2.9/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Use ShowingTime. Auto Confirm. Vacant. Park rules/app uploaded in docs. New buyers rent is $750 for incoming buyers, buyers to do due diligence.

Key facts

• Covered patio
• Outdoor storage shed
• Built 2020

Tags

• OPEN-CONCEPT LIVING SPACE
• COVERED PATIO
• PARTIALLY FENCED YARD
• OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED
• DEDICATED PARKING SPACES

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath other listed at $69k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $636 ($8k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $69k).
• Recommended offer: $61k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 17.4% vs local median 2.9% in Sweet Home — 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 63/100 on livability (#233 in OR) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: health & safety C-, schools D-, amenities F.
• Sweet Home SD 55 (town): math 26% / reading 42% proficiency, ranked #29 of 58 in OR (top 50%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: 168 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 67% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 311 units permitted in Linn County in 2024 (60 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $477 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Linn County population projected at +5% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $19k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 315 days — a 12% lower offer ($61k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 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

• Climate carrying-cost: moderate wildfire risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $60,720 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 315 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% 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: 2.01% ✓
• Cap rate: 17.35%
• Cash-on-cash: 39.49%
• DSCR: 2.76
• GRM: 4.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $113,419
• List price: $69,000
• Delta: -39.16%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 3 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold

• IRR: 35.8%
• Equity multiple: 2.52×
• Total profit: $29,325
• Equity at exit: $10,288

10-year hold

• IRR: 42.5%
• Equity multiple: 5.02×
• Total profit: $77,721
• Equity at exit: $5,966

Cash invested: $19,320 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 97386

• Active inventory: 168
• Price-to-rent: 4.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,386 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$362
• Tax from tax record: −$69 /mo · $824/yr
• Insurance: −$29
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$291
• Net cashflow: $636

Break-even live

Break-even rent $581

Max offer price $69,000

Occupancy floor 49%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $675	-5% $655	+0% $636	+5% $616	+10% $597
Rent	-10% $526	-5% $581	+0% $636	+5% $691	+10% $745
Rate	-1.0pp $671	-0.5pp $653	base $636	+0.5pp $618	+1.0pp $600

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: $17,250
• Closing costs: $2,070
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 6 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2230 Main St Unit A Sweet Home, OR	2.0	1.0	670	$1,050	$1.57	44d	1	0.50mi
2034 Long St Sweet Home, OR	3.0	1.0	1050	$1,750	$1.67	44d	1	0.50mi
1015 Nandina St Sweet Home, OR	2.0	1.0	800	$1,200	$1.50	14d	1	0.52mi
2424 Main St Unit 2 Sweet Home, OR	2.0	1.0	884	$1,250	$1.41	44d	1	0.68mi
2500 Long St Unit 2500-C204 Sweet Home, OR	2.0	2.0	892	$1,450	$1.63	44d	1	0.71mi
1881 Cedar St Sweet Home, OR	3.0	2.0	900	$1,950	$2.17	14d	1	1.07mi

Listing history 22 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $69,000 Active 315 DOM
2. 2026-06-19
   days on market $69,000 Active 313 DOM
3. 2026-06-18
   days on market $69,000 Active 312 DOM
4. 2026-06-17
   days on market $69,000 Active 311 DOM
5. 2026-06-16
   days on market $69,000 Active 310 DOM
6. 2026-06-15
   days on market $69,000 Active 309 DOM
7. 2026-06-14
   days on market $69,000 Active 307 DOM
8. 2026-06-13
   days on market $69,000 Active 306 DOM
9. 2026-06-10
   days on market $69,000 Active 304 DOM
10. 2026-06-09
    days on market $69,000 Active 303 DOM
11. 2026-06-08
    days on market $69,000 Active 302 DOM
12. 2026-06-07
    days on market $69,000 Active 301 DOM
13. 2026-06-05
    days on market $69,000 Active 298 DOM
14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $69,000 Active 296 DOM
15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $69,000 Active 295 DOM
16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $69,000 Active 294 DOM
17. 2026-05-30
    days on market $69,000 Active 293 DOM
18. 2026-02-07
    status Active 144-char remark

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    Use ShowingTime. Auto Confirm. Vacant. Park rules/app uploaded in docs. New buyers rent is $750 for incoming buyers, buyers to do due diligence.

19. 2026-02-06
    listed $69,000 Active 507-char remark

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    Newer 2020-built, 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence featuring a bright open-concept layout with stylish finishes throughout. The kitchen comes fully equipped with a stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher for added convenience. Step outside to the covered patio and enjoy year-round comfort with central heating. Additional highlights include a partially fenced yard, an outdoor storage shed, and two dedicated parking spaces. A rare and affordable opportunity in this desirable area. Park rent approx $750 per month.

20. 2025-12-02
    price $69,000
21. 2025-12-01
    price $69,000 144-char remark

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    Use ShowingTime. Auto Confirm. Vacant. Park rules/app uploaded in docs. New buyers rent is $750 for incoming buyers, buyers to do due diligence.

22. 2025-08-04
    listed $74,999 Active 144-char remark

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    Use ShowingTime. Auto Confirm. Vacant. Park rules/app uploaded in docs. New buyers rent is $750 for incoming buyers, buyers to do due diligence.

ⓘ 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: $824 · $69/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $824 · $69/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 4/10 Moderate 8 d/yr ≥91°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 10/10 Extreme 11 unhealthy d/yr today · 15 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $16,634
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,865
• − Property taxes: −$824
• − Insurance: −$345
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,331
• − Management: −$1,331
• − Depreciation: −$2,007
• Taxable income: $6,931
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,664
• After-tax cash flow: $5,966/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: Sweet Home SD 55
• NCES district ID: 4111970
• Math proficiency: 26% ▼ -7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 42% ▼ -3.00%
• Median HH income: $41,727
• Composite: 28.67/100
• National rank: #6698
• State rank: #29 of 58 in OR

Livability — Sweet Home

• Score: 63/100
• State rank: #233
• US rank: #15826

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Sweet Home, OR
• Population (ZIP): 15,509

Population outlook (Linn County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 127,026 people
• By 2030: 129,540 · +2.0%
• By 2040: 132,780 · +4.5%
• By 2050: 133,614 · +5.2%
• By 2075: 129,061 · +1.6%
• By 2100: 112,224 · -11.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (86%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 86% Two or more races 8% Hispanic / Latino 5% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 4%
• Common ancestry: Portuguese 6% Italian 5% Slovak 3%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Canada
• Languages at home: 95% English-only · Spanish 3% German/W. Germanic 1% Tagalog/Filipino 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Linn

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+24.4) · D 36.2% · R 60.6% · Other 3.1%
• 2008→2024 swing: -13.0pp toward R · 2008: -11.4pp · 2024: -24.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+24.4 2020: R+23.4 2016: R+27.8 2012: R+17.2 2008: R+11.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -173.31%
• Current HPI: 241.0077
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.05%
• F500 in state: 2

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in OR)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Consumer Goods	1	$51B

Price history

-8.0% since first listed

5 events — show timeline

• 2026-02-07 Relisted — RMLS
• 2026-02-06 Listed $69,000 WVMLS
• 2025-12-02 Price Changed $69,000 WVMLS
• 2025-12-01 Price Changed $69,000 RMLS
• 2025-08-04 Listed $74,999 RMLS

Property tax history

+12.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $824 · +2.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.