7834 S Cardinal Dr · Willow Valley, AZ 86440

$70,000

2 bd · 1.5 ba · 720 sqft · Manufactured public records · 433 Days on market

Built 1969 5,000 sqft lot $10/mo HOA · 1% of rent

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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
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Livability +3.0/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.3/10.0

Listing remarks

Welcome to Willow Valley. Come take a peek at this 2-bedroom home, which one of the bedrooms is very large. With one and a half bath. There is a pot-belly stove for warmth in the home. Large living area and has a large window for viewing the neighborhood. Two Covered patios and large storage shed for your off-road vehicles and extras. This home is part of Willow Valley Association which features boat launch, clubhouse, beach and other activities. Also, close to restaurants, shopping and Laughlin, NV. This is approximately two hours from Las Vegas, NV.

Key facts

• Covered patios
• Pot belly stove
• Clubhouse

Tags

• POT BELLY STOVE
• COVERED PATIOS
• STORAGE SHED
• BOAT LAUNCH
• CLUBHOUSE

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Zoned RMH (Residential Mobile Homes)
• HOA & community: Homeowners association with an annual fee of $125 (about $10.42/month)

Exterior

• Utilities: Natural gas available; Septic tank sewer
• Home design: Manufactured single-wide home; Residential property
• Construction: Membrane and metal roof
• Exterior features: Front and back yard fencing (chain link)

Interior

• Bathrooms: One full bathroom; One half bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Ceiling fans for cooling; Multiple cooling units
• Interior features: Ceiling fans throughout
• Laundry & utility: Water heater

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.5-bath manufactured listed at $70k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $686 ($8k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $70k).
• Recommended offer: $62k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 60/100 on livability (#170 in AZ) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A-; Watch: health & safety C-, crime D, schools F.
• Colorado River Union High School District (4381) (town): math 13% / reading 17% proficiency, ranked #213 of 249 in AZ (top 86%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
• Market conditions: 217 active listings in the ZIP; 2,543 units permitted in Mohave County in 2024 (33 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $7k of equity ($484 loan paydown + $7k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Mohave County population projected to shrink 6% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
• At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $20k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 5, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$35k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 433 days — a 12% lower offer ($62k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Current owner paid $49k; 43% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $61,600 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 433 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1969 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. 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?
7. 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?
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: 2.04% ✓
• Cap rate: 18.05%
• Cash-on-cash: 41.97%
• DSCR: 2.87
• GRM: 4.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $154,800
• Comps found: 4

Show comp detail 4 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
7834 S Cardinal Dr	0.00mi	2/1.5	720 (0%)	1mo	$50,000	$69	99
7885 S Oriole Dr	0.14mi	2/2.0	720 (0%)	2mo	$161,400	$224	90
7891 S Oriole Dr	0.15mi	3/2.0 (+1)	768 (+7%)	14mo	$165,000	$215	64
561 E King Way	0.59mi	1/1.0 (-1)	624 (-13%)	13mo	$65,000	$104	33

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

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 56.8%
• Equity multiple: 5.17×
• Total profit: $81,784
• Equity at exit: $63,062

10-year hold

• IRR: 50.4%
• Equity multiple: 11.54×
• Total profit: $206,499
• Equity at exit: $135,995

Cash invested: $19,600 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Arizona: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

5-day pay-or-quit; AZ courts known for speed; no state rent control; cities preempted by state law.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 86440

• Home prices YoY: 4.2%
• Active inventory: 217
• Price-to-rent: 4.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,430 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$367
• Tax from tax record: −$38 /mo · $452/yr
• Insurance: −$29
• HOA: −$10
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$300
• Net cashflow: $686

Break-even live

Break-even rent $562

Max offer price $70,000

Occupancy floor 47%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $725	-5% $705	+0% $686	+5% $666	+10% $646
Rent	-10% $573	-5% $629	+0% $686	+5% $742	+10% $798
Rate	-1.0pp $721	-0.5pp $703	base $686	+0.5pp $667	+1.0pp $649

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: $17,500
• Closing costs: $2,100
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $10 · $120/yr
• Likely covers: gas

Listing history 8 events

1. 2026-05-13
   status Pending
2. 2026-04-21
   price $70,000
3. 2025-12-01
   price $84,500
4. 2025-10-03
   price $94,500
5. 2025-08-20
   price $99,500
6. 2025-05-15
   price $110,000
7. 2025-03-05
   listed $125,000 Active
8. 1991-08-02
   soldstatus $49,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast AZ · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $452 · $38/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $462 · $38/mo
• Expected delta: +$10/yr (+$1/mo · 2.3%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 3/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (shaded) · 7% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥117°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $17,156
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,921
• − Property taxes: −$452
• − Insurance: −$350
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,372
• − Management: −$1,372
• − HOA: −$120
• − Depreciation: −$2,036
• Taxable income: $7,532
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,808
• After-tax cash flow: $6,419/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: Colorado River Union High School District (4381)
• NCES district ID: 0400082
• Math proficiency: 13% ▼ -17.00%
• Reading proficiency: 17% ▼ -18.00%
• Median HH income: $39,132
• Composite: 12.72/100
• National rank: #9603
• State rank: #213 of 249 in AZ

Livability — Willow Valley

• Score: 60/100
• State rank: #170
• US rank: #18589

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Willow Valley, AZ
• Population (ZIP): 8,403

Population outlook (Mohave County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 209,184 people
• By 2030: 209,674 · +0.2%
• By 2040: 205,897 · -1.6%
• By 2050: 196,810 · -5.9%
• By 2075: 169,454 · -19.0%
• By 2100: 136,630 · -34.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (73%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 73% Hispanic / Latino 20% Two or more races 11% Native American 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 11%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 3% Iranian 2% Italian 2%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 96% English-only · Spanish 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Mohave

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+55.8) · D 21.8% · R 77.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -22.9pp toward R · 2008: -32.9pp · 2024: -55.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+55.8 2020: R+51.3 2016: R+51.5 2012: R+42.6 2008: R+32.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 13.05%
• Current HPI: 322.7772
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 4.54%
• F500 in state: 20

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AZ)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Technology	2	$13B
▸Mining / Metals	1	$23B
▸Environmental Services	1	$16B
▸Metals / Steel	1	$14B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$9B
▸Homebuilding	1	$8B

Price history

+42.9% since first listed

8 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-13 Pending — WARDEX
• 2026-04-21 Price Changed $70,000 WARDEX
• 2025-12-01 Price Changed $84,500 WARDEX
• 2025-10-03 Price Changed $94,500 WARDEX
• 2025-08-20 Price Changed $99,500 WARDEX
• 2025-05-15 Price Changed $110,000 WARDEX
• 2025-03-05 Listed $125,000 WARDEX
• 1991-08-02 Sold (Public Records) $49,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+0.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $452 · +13.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.