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11401 N Topanga Blvd #50
C+ Composite 61.01
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 +28.2/30.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.8/10.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.4/5.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • ARV discount +2.5/15.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$245,995

11401 N Topanga Blvd #50 · Los Angeles, CA 91311
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,344 sqft · Manufactured · 112 Days on market
Built 2005 Fair condition $183/sqft · 11% above area Est $221k · 11% over

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

2005 HALLMARK HOME, 2 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS, PLUS A BONUS ROOM THAT COULD BE USED AS THIRTH BEDROOM, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, MASTER BEDROOM WITH A FULL BATH W/ DUAL SINKS & OVERSIZE SHOWER, SEPARATE UTILITY FOR WASHER & DRYER HOOK UPS, PARK AMENITIES INCLUDE; SPARKLING POOL, CLUBHOUSE WITH DINING AREA & FULL KITCHEN, POOL TABLE AND MUCH MORR.

Key facts

  • 2 parking spots
  • Community pool
  • Built 2005

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 $246k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $782 ($9k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $246k).
  • Recommended offer: $224k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.1% vs local median 2.1% in Los Angeles — 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 68/100 on livability (#273 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, employment B; Watch: health & safety C-, schools D+, crime F.
  • Los Angeles Unified (urban): math 29% / reading 54% proficiency, ranked #223 of 517 in CA (top 43%) — 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: Rents rising (+3.4%/yr); 192 active listings in the ZIP; 8 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 22d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 32% of the median local income ($119k/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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Los Angeles County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.4% rent growth), your $69k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 112 days — a 9% lower offer ($224k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 6→17/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $223,855 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 112 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  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 F 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
1.28%
Cap rate
10.11%
Cash-on-cash
13.63%
DSCR
1.61
GRM
6.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$221,180
List price
$245,995
Delta
11.22%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
7 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 6 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
11401 Topanga Canyon Blvd #35 0.06mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,344 (0%) 6mo $224,500 $167 88
11401 N Topanga #62 0.03mi 2/2.0 1,300 (-3%) 18mo $210,000 $162 78
11401 Topanga Cyn 0.05mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,456 (+8%) 2mo $310,000 $213 77
11401 Topanga Cyn #23 0.06mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,464 (+9%) 1mo $241,000 $165 76
11401 Topanga #84 0.15mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,200 (-11%) 5mo $195,000 $163 66
11401 Topanga Canyon Blvd #120 0.06mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,200 (-11%) 10mo $221,807 $185 66

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 · 3.41% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
4.2%
Equity multiple
1.16×
Total profit
$11,299
Equity at exit
$36,679
10-year hold
IRR
14.1%
Equity multiple
2.16×
Total profit
$79,557
Equity at exit
$21,269

Cash invested: $68,879 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (CITY)
0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State California
18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
County
— inherits STATE
City Los Angeles
0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+22
LARSO + JCEO 2023; relocation for substantial remodel evictions.

ZIP-level market 91311

Rents YoY
3.4%
Active inventory
192
Price-to-rent
6.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,142 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,290
Tax est. 1.5%
$307 /mo · $3,690/yr
Insurance
$102
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$660
Net cashflow
$782

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,152
Max offer price $245,995
Occupancy floor 70%

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
$61,499
Closing costs
$7,380
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 8 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
22325 Heritage Pass Pl Chatsworth, CA 2.0 3.0 1427 $2,895 $2.03 43d 1 0.38mi
21224 Rinaldi St Chatsworth, CA 3.0 2.0 1389 $4,000 $2.88 3d 1 0.85mi
21420 Chatsworth St Chatsworth, CA 2.0 1.0 1040 $3,750 $3.61 7d 1 0.98mi
22210 James Alan Cir #8 Chatsworth, CA 3.0 2.5 1747 $3,850 $2.20 12d 1 1.02mi
10537 Variel Ave Chatsworth, CA 2.0 2.0 900 $2,995 $3.33 2d 1 1.29mi
20744 Bermuda St Chatsworth, CA 3.0 2.0 1677 $4,250 $2.53 43d 1 1.46mi
10201 Remmet Ave Chatsworth, CA 2.0 2.0 1005 $2,395 $2.38 24d 1 1.47mi
10201 Remmet Ave Unit 203 Chatsworth, CA 2.0 2.0 1005 $2,395 $2.38 22d 1 1.47mi

Listing history 15 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $245,995 Active 112 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $245,995 Active 111 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $245,995 Active 110 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $245,995 Active 109 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $245,995 Active 107 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $245,995 Active 103 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $245,995 Active 102 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $245,995 Active 101 DOM
  9. 2026-06-04
    days on market $245,995 Active 98 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $245,995 Active 97 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $245,995 Active 96 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $245,995 Active 95 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $245,995 Active 94 DOM
  14. 2026-03-18
    price $259,995 359-char remark
    Show marketing remark (359 chars)

    2005 HALLMARK HOME, 2 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS, PLUS A BONUS ROOM THAT COULD BE USED AS THIRTH BEDROOM, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, MASTER BEDROOM WITH A FULL BATH W/ DUAL SINKS & OVERSIZE SHOWER, SEPARATE UTILITY FOR WASHER & DRYER HOOK UPS, PARK AMENITIES INCLUDE; SPARKLING POOL, CLUBHOUSE WITH DINING AREA & FULL KITCHEN, POOL TABLE AND MUCH MORR.

  15. 2026-02-26
    listed $199,950 Active 359-char remark
    Show marketing remark (359 chars)

    2005 HALLMARK HOME, 2 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS, PLUS A BONUS ROOM THAT COULD BE USED AS THIRTH BEDROOM, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, MASTER BEDROOM WITH A FULL BATH W/ DUAL SINKS & OVERSIZE SHOWER, SEPARATE UTILITY FOR WASHER & DRYER HOOK UPS, PARK AMENITIES INCLUDE; SPARKLING POOL, CLUBHOUSE WITH DINING AREA & FULL KITCHEN, POOL TABLE AND MUCH MORR.

ⓘ 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 D · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 7/10 Severe
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 6 d/yr ≥100°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 7 unhealthy d/yr today · 9 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$37,703
− Mortgage interest
−$13,780
− Property taxes
−$3,690
− Insurance
−$1,230
− Repairs & maintenance
−$3,016
− Management
−$3,016
− Depreciation
−$7,156
Taxable income
$5,815
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,396
After-tax cash flow
$7,990/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 2 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab

The home shows average condition with some exterior wear and overgrown landscaping. Painting the exterior and trimming the landscaping would significantly improve its curb appeal and value.

Repairs flagged

  • Minor Siding — Light wear and discoloration
  • Minor Landscaping — Overgrown plants and debris

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Landscaping — Improves curb appeal and rental appeal

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair itemSeverityEst. cost
Siding · Light wear and discoloration Minor $500–3,000
Landscaping · Overgrown plants and debris Minor $500–3,000
Total estimated repair cost · 2 items $1,000–6,000

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Landscaping — Improves curb appeal and rental appeal

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Los Angeles Unified
NCES district ID
0622710
Math proficiency
29% ▼ -4.00%
Reading proficiency
54% ▲ 10.00%
Median HH income
$50,403
Composite
35.67/100
National rank
#4875
State rank
#223 of 517 in CA

Livability — Los Angeles

Score
68/100
State rank
#273
US rank
#9237

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Los Angeles, CA
County
Los Angeles County · 9,444,647 people
City population
3,838,149
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Population (ZIP)
40,898
Household income
$119,386
Rent vs Own
33.4% rent · 66.6% own
Severe rent burden
1205.0

Population outlook (Los Angeles County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
10,940,515 people
By 2030
11,256,481 · +2.9%
By 2040
11,729,929 · +7.2%
By 2050
11,948,407 · +9.2%
By 2075
11,818,114 · +8.0%
By 2100
10,842,928 · -0.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.71)
Race & ethnicity
White 41% Hispanic / Latino 29% Asian 18% Two or more races 15% Black 7%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 17%
Common ancestry
Scotch-Irish 2% Romanian 2% Italian 1%
Foreign-born
29% · Canada, South Korea, Vietnam
Languages at home
58% English-only · Spanish 19% Other Indo-European 8% Tagalog/Filipino 4%

Political lean MEDSL · Los Angeles

2024 margin
Solid D (+32.9) · D 64.8% · R 31.9% · Other 3.3%
2008→2024 swing
-7.4pp toward R · 2008: 40.4pp · 2024: 32.9pp
All cycles
2024: D+32.9 2020: D+44.2 2016: D+48.0 2012: D+40.0 2008: D+40.4

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -777.33%
Current HPI
348.8389
Rent YoY
▲ 3.41%
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

+30.0% since first listed
2 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-18 Price Changed $259,995 CRMLS
  • 2026-02-26 Listed $199,950 CRMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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