11414 Serra Rd #46 · Apple Valley, CA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- D
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $544 – $1,084
Fire risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $659 – $1,223
Heat risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 99°F)
- 1 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 3 days/yr
Wind risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- —
Air-quality risk 10/10 · Severe
- Unhealthy air days now
- 25 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 30 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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
- ARV discount +5.2/15.0
- Rent growth +3.6/5.0
- Schools +3.1/10.0
- Livability +3.1/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$57,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Comfortable and well-kept single-wide home with an expanded living room that creates a bright, open space to relax, watch your favorite shows, or visit with friends. Newer carpet and updated window coverings give the home a clean, move-in-ready feel, making it easy to settle in and start enjoying your space right away. The layout flows nicely and offers just the right amount of room for everyday living without the upkeep of a larger home. Refrigerator stays with the home. Two storage sheds provide plenty of space for tools, hobbies, or seasonal items, keeping everything organized and out of sight. Located in the Golden Coach Mobile Home Park, a friendly and established senior community with a convenient location, this home offers simple, low-maintenance living in a neighborhood where life moves at a comfortable pace.
Key facts
- Expanded living room
- Newer carpet
- Two storage sheds
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath manufactured listed at $57k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $943 ($11k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $57k).
- Recommended offer: $50k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 26.2% vs local median 3.5% in Apple Valley — 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 61/100 on livability (#532 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: housing A+, commute B+; Watch: employment D+, schools F, crime D-.
- Apple Valley Unified (suburban): math 25% / reading 40% proficiency, ranked #955 of 1,400 in CA (top 68%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 60% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.3%/yr); 417 active listings in the ZIP; 5 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 60% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 5,458 units permitted in San Bernardino County in 2024 (1,500 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 31% of the median local income ($67k/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 $394 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- San Bernardino County population projected at +15% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 4.3% rent growth), your $16k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 139 days — a 12% lower offer ($50k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- Current owner paid $11k; list at $57k implies a 423% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 1→3/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 139 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Built in 1970 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 2.97% ✓
- Cap rate
- 26.15%
- Cash-on-cash
- 70.92%
- DSCR
- 4.16
- GRM
- 2.8
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $54,187
- List price
- $57,000
- Delta
- 5.19%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 7 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 4 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11414 Serra Rd #35 | 0.00mi | 2/1.0 | 860 (+5%) | 11mo | $47,000 | $55 | 82 |
| 11414 Serra Rd #40 | 0.00mi | 1/1.0 (-1) | 840 (+3%) | 11mo | $30,000 | $36 | 81 |
| 11414 Serra #51 | 0.03mi | 2/1.0 | 860 (+5%) | 10mo | $57,000 | $66 | 81 |
| 11414 Serra #76 | 0.03mi | 2/1.0 | 702 (-14%) | 5mo | $51,000 | $73 | 71 |
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 · 4.3% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 72.0%
- Equity multiple
- 4.33×
- Total profit
- $53,108
- Equity at exit
- $8,499
- IRR
- 76.3%
- Equity multiple
- 9.34×
- Total profit
- $133,156
- Equity at exit
- $4,928
Cash invested: $15,960 (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
ZIP-level market 92308
- Home prices YoY
- -28.8%
- Rents YoY
- 4.3%
- Active inventory
- 417
- Price-to-rent
- 2.8×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,693 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$299
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$71 /mo · $855/yr
- Insurance
- −$24
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$355
- Net cashflow
- $943
Break-even live
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
- $14,250
- Closing costs
- $1,710
- 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 5 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11992 Itoya Vista Rd Unit C Apple Valley, CA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 650 | $1,390 | $2.14 | 43d | 1 | 0.72mi |
| 10811 Kiowa Rd Unit 3A Apple Valley, CA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 700 | $1,250 | $1.79 | 3d | 1 | 0.90mi |
| 12212 Kiowa Rd Unit 4 Apple Valley, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 990 | $1,700 | $1.72 | 5d | 1 | 1.08mi |
| 21181 Balsa St Apple Valley, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1080 | $2,500 | $2.31 | 43d | 1 | 1.34mi |
| 12525 Kiowa Rd Unit 3 Apple Valley, CA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 799 | $1,675 | $2.10 | 43d | 1 | 1.47mi |
Listing history 9 events
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2026-06-04days on market $57,000 Active 139 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $57,000 Active 138 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $57,000 Active 137 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $57,000 Active 136 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $57,000 Active 135 DOM
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2026-03-05price $57,000 828-char remark
Show marketing remark (828 chars)
Comfortable and well-kept single-wide home with an expanded living room that creates a bright, open space to relax, watch your favorite shows, or visit with friends. Newer carpet and updated window coverings give the home a clean, move-in-ready feel, making it easy to settle in and start enjoying your space right away. The layout flows nicely and offers just the right amount of room for everyday living without the upkeep of a larger home. Refrigerator stays with the home. Two storage sheds provide plenty of space for tools, hobbies, or seasonal items, keeping everything organized and out of sight. Located in the Golden Coach Mobile Home Park, a friendly and established senior community with a convenient location, this home offers simple, low-maintenance living in a neighborhood where life moves at a comfortable pace.
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2026-01-30price $59,900 828-char remark
Show marketing remark (828 chars)
Comfortable and well-kept single-wide home with an expanded living room that creates a bright, open space to relax, watch your favorite shows, or visit with friends. Newer carpet and updated window coverings give the home a clean, move-in-ready feel, making it easy to settle in and start enjoying your space right away. The layout flows nicely and offers just the right amount of room for everyday living without the upkeep of a larger home. Refrigerator stays with the home. Two storage sheds provide plenty of space for tools, hobbies, or seasonal items, keeping everything organized and out of sight. Located in the Golden Coach Mobile Home Park, a friendly and established senior community with a convenient location, this home offers simple, low-maintenance living in a neighborhood where life moves at a comfortable pace.
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2026-01-16$64,900 Active 828-char remark
Show marketing remark (828 chars)
Comfortable and well-kept single-wide home with an expanded living room that creates a bright, open space to relax, watch your favorite shows, or visit with friends. Newer carpet and updated window coverings give the home a clean, move-in-ready feel, making it easy to settle in and start enjoying your space right away. The layout flows nicely and offers just the right amount of room for everyday living without the upkeep of a larger home. Refrigerator stays with the home. Two storage sheds provide plenty of space for tools, hobbies, or seasonal items, keeping everything organized and out of sight. Located in the Golden Coach Mobile Home Park, a friendly and established senior community with a convenient location, this home offers simple, low-maintenance living in a neighborhood where life moves at a comfortable pace.
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2002-06-12soldstatus $10,900 243-char remark
Show marketing remark (243 chars)
CLEAN SINGLE WITH EXPANDED LIVING ROOM-NEW CARPET-NEW DRAPES-SPACE RENT INCLUDES TRASH PICK UP--- ELECTRICITY, WATER, & GAS ARE SEPRATE-TWO SHEDS WIRED & PLUMBED FOR WASHER /DRYER- REFRIGERATOR STAYS-GREAT SENIOR PARK- GOOD LOCATION
ⓘ 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 6/10 Major
- Heat 6/10 Major 1 d/yr ≥99°F today · 3 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 1/10 Low
- Air quality 10/10 Extreme 25 unhealthy d/yr today · 30 by 30 yrs out
Nearby sold comps map
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $20,311
- − Mortgage interest
- −$3,193
- − Property taxes
- −$855
- − Insurance
- −$285
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,625
- − Management
- −$1,625
- − Depreciation
- −$1,658
- Taxable income
- $11,070
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$2,657
- After-tax cash flow
- $8,662/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
- Apple Valley Unified
- NCES district ID
- 0600017
- Math proficiency
- 25% ▬ 0.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 40% ▬ 0.00%
- Median HH income
- $49,264
- Composite
- 30.91/100
- National rank
- #11351
- State rank
- #955 of 1400 in CA
Livability — Apple Valley
- Score
- 61/100
- State rank
- #532
- US rank
- #17800
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Apple Valley, CA
- County
- San Bernardino County · 2,030,291 people
- City population
- 83,889
- Metro
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Population (ZIP)
- 42,709
- Household income
- $66,568
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 1389.0
Population outlook (San Bernardino County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 2,300,329 people
- By 2030
- 2,378,907 · +3.4%
- By 2040
- 2,523,137 · +9.7%
- By 2050
- 2,642,388 · +14.9%
- By 2075
- 2,880,769 · +25.2%
- By 2100
- 2,909,436 · +26.5%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.65)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 44% Hispanic / Latino 38% Two or more races 19% Black 9% Asian 3%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 34%
- Common ancestry
- Italian 1% Iranian 1% Slovak 1%
- Foreign-born
- 11% · Canada, South Korea
- Languages at home
- 75% English-only · Spanish 20% Tagalog/Filipino 1% Other Asian/Pacific 1%
Political lean MEDSL · San Bernardino
- 2024 margin
- Toss-up / Even · D 47.5% · R 49.7% · Other 2.8%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -8.5pp toward R · 2008: 6.3pp · 2024: -2.1pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+2.1 2020: D+10.7 2016: D+9.8 2012: D+5.4 2008: D+6.3
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -145.60%
- Current HPI
- 359.2305
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 4.30%
- Metro
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 3.21%
- F500 in state
- 116
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 27 | $1,492B |
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| Financial Services | 3 | $174B |
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| Retail | 3 | $44B |
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| Insurance | 3 | $26B |
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| Media / Entertainment | 2 | $115B |
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| Pharmaceuticals / Biotech | 2 | $62B |
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Price history
+422.9% since first listed4 events — show timeline
- 2026-03-05 Price Changed $57,000 CRMLS
- 2026-01-30 Price Changed $59,900 CRMLS
- 2026-01-16 Listed $64,900 CRMLS
- 2002-06-12 Sold (MLS) $10,900 CRMLS
Property tax history
-18.8%/yrLatest (2021): $10 · +0.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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