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5450 Monterey Rd #77
B- Composite 68.18
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 +25.5/30.0
  • ARV discount +13.5/15.0
  • DSCR +8.4/10.0
  • 1% rule +6.7/10.0
  • Schools +4.9/10.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$329,000

5450 Monterey Rd #77 · San Jose, CA 95111
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,440 sqft · Manufactured · 58 Days on market
Built 1975 $228/sqft · 13% below area Est $380k · 13% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Step into this well-maintained 1,440 sq. ft. family mobile home, offering comfort, space, and convenience. Located in a desirable community with low space rent of only $1,277 per month, this home provides an affordable lifestyle without compromising quality. Enjoy a bright, open layout, generous living areas with separate a living room, family room, and dining area. Convenient neighborhood, close to shopping, schools, and major routes. A perfect opportunity for anyone seeking a move in ready home in a great location. Dont miss this chance to own a beautifully maintained mobile home offering unbeatable value.

Key facts

  • Built 1975
  • Listed 58 days

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 $329k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $765 ($9k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $329k).
  • Recommended offer: $319k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.1% vs local median 1.6% in San Jose — 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 78/100 on livability (#68 in CA, #2,559 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, employment A+; Watch: crime F, cost of living F.
  • Oak Grove Elementary (urban): math 47% / reading 54% proficiency, ranked #339 of 1,400 in CA (top 24%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.0%/yr); 65 active listings in the ZIP; 19 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 2d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 3,838 units permitted in Santa Clara County in 2024 (1,886 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $3,847/mo this rent would consume 46% of the median local household income ($101k/yr) (locally 1808% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $10k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Santa Clara County population projected at +24% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 58 days — a 3% lower offer ($319k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 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 $319,130 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 58 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1975 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. 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?
  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
1.17%
Cap rate
9.08%
Cash-on-cash
9.97%
DSCR
1.44
GRM
7.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$379,616
List price
$329,000
Delta
-13.33%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
5450 Monterey Rd #87 0.00mi 2/2.0 1,440 (0%) 6mo $225,000 $156 95
5450 Monterey Rd #145 0.06mi 2/2.0 1,464 (+2%) 7mo $215,000 $147 89
5450 Monterey Rd #15 0.07mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,469 (+2%) 2mo $375,000 $255 87
5450 Monterey Unit 54A 0.06mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,410 (-2%) 4mo $355,000 $252 85
5450 Monterey Rd #143 0.16mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,536 (+7%) 2mo $270,000 $176 74
200 Ford Rd #7 0.53mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,440 (0%) 10mo $390,000 $271 62
165 Blossom Hill Rd #145 0.58mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,500 (+4%) 1mo $445,000 $297 60
200 Ford Rd #227 0.53mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,344 (-7%) 2mo $339,000 $252 57
200 Ford Rd #160 0.53mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,344 (-7%) 6mo $345,000 $257 54
200 Ford Rd #200 0.53mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,368 (-5%) 10mo $390,000 $285 54
165 Blossom Hill Rd #113 0.62mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,500 (+4%) 7mo $415,000 $277 53
200 Ford Rd #168 0.53mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,568 (+9%) 6mo $412,000 $263 50

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 · 1.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-3.6%
Equity multiple
0.87×
Total profit
$-12,093
Equity at exit
$49,055
10-year hold
IRR
3.7%
Equity multiple
1.24×
Total profit
$22,561
Equity at exit
$28,446

Cash invested: $92,120 (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 San Jose
0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+24
Apartment Rent Ordinance covers pre-1979 multifamily.

ZIP-level market 95111

Rents YoY
1.0%
Active inventory
65
Price-to-rent
7.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,847 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,725
Tax est. 1.5%
$411 /mo · $4,935/yr
Insurance
$137
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$808
Net cashflow
$765

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,878
Max offer price $329,000
Occupancy floor 75%

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
$82,250
Closing costs
$9,870
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 19 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
5491 Demerest Ln San Jose, CA 3.0 2.5 1335 $4,800 $3.60 2d 1 0.37mi
5560 Lexington Ave San Jose, CA 2.0 1.0–2.0 846 $3,530 $4.17 2d 14 0.39mi
5590 Makati Cir San Jose, CA 2.0 2.0 1233 $3,395 $2.75 2d 1 0.76mi
5683 Beswick Dr San Jose, CA 2.0 1.0 1100 $3,200 $2.91 3d 1 0.77mi
5480 Lean Ave San Jose, CA 2.0 1.0 880 $2,910 $3.31 2d 3 0.90mi
5805 Charlotte Dr San Jose, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1050 $3,966 $3.78 2d 18 0.90mi
56 Cherry Crest Ln San Jose, CA 2.0 2.0 986 $3,200 $3.25 2d 1 0.93mi
5925 Charlotte Dr San Jose, CA 2.0 2.0 1261 $3,900 $3.09 2d 2 1.04mi
5959 Charlotte Dr San Jose, CA 3.0 4.0 1700 $4,000 $2.35 3d 1 1.08mi
150 Palm Valley Blvd San Jose, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1028 $4,028 $3.92 2d 26 1.19mi
6809 Canine Ct San Jose, CA 3.0 3.0 1822 $4,375 $2.40 2d 1 1.20mi
250 Palm Valley Blvd San Jose, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1014 $3,643 $3.59 2d 7 1.21mi
5659 Lathrop Dr San Jose, CA 3.0 2.0 1543 $4,300 $2.79 2d 1 1.22mi
6320 Island Pine Way San Jose, CA 2.0 2.5 1293 $4,200 $3.25 2d 1 1.28mi
6320 Island Pine Way San Jose, CA 2.0 2.5 1293 $4,200 $3.25 3d 1 1.28mi
6818 Chroma Ct San Jose, CA 3.0 3.0 1563 $4,295 $2.75 10d 1 1.31mi
6568 Vision Ct San Jose, CA 2.0 2.0 1096 $4,200 $3.83 2d 1 1.32mi
6670 Emergent Way San Jose, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1024 $4,193 $4.09 2d 4 1.37mi
282 Tradewinds Dr San Jose, CA 2.0 1.0 959 $3,100 $3.23 2d 1 1.48mi

Listing history 18 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $329,000 Active 58 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $329,000 Active 57 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $329,000 Active 56 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $329,000 Active 55 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $329,000 Active 53 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $329,000 Active 52 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $329,000 Active 49 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $329,000 Active 48 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $329,000 Active 47 DOM
  10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $329,000 Active 44 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $329,000 Active 43 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $329,000 Active 42 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $329,000 Active 41 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    remarks 699-char remark
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $329,000 Active 40 DOM
  16. 2026-04-21
    historical
    Show marketing remark (615 chars)

    Step into this well-maintained 1,440 sq. ft. family mobile home, offering comfort, space, and convenience. Located in a desirable community with low space rent of only $1,277 per month, this home provides an affordable lifestyle without compromising quality. Enjoy a bright, open layout, generous living areas with separate a living room, family room, and dining area. Convenient neighborhood, close to shopping, schools, and major routes. A perfect opportunity for anyone seeking a move in ready home in a great location. Dont miss this chance to own a beautifully maintained mobile home offering unbeatable value.

  17. 2026-04-21
    listed $329,000 Active 615-char remark
    Show marketing remark (615 chars)

    Step into this well-maintained 1,440 sq. ft. family mobile home, offering comfort, space, and convenience. Located in a desirable community with low space rent of only $1,277 per month, this home provides an affordable lifestyle without compromising quality. Enjoy a bright, open layout, generous living areas with separate a living room, family room, and dining area. Convenient neighborhood, close to shopping, schools, and major routes. A perfect opportunity for anyone seeking a move in ready home in a great location. Dont miss this chance to own a beautifully maintained mobile home offering unbeatable value.

  18. 2026-04-21
    listed $329,000 Active 615-char remark
    Show marketing remark (615 chars)

    Step into this well-maintained 1,440 sq. ft. family mobile home, offering comfort, space, and convenience. Located in a desirable community with low space rent of only $1,277 per month, this home provides an affordable lifestyle without compromising quality. Enjoy a bright, open layout, generous living areas with separate a living room, family room, and dining area. Convenient neighborhood, close to shopping, schools, and major routes. A perfect opportunity for anyone seeking a move in ready home in a great location. Dont miss this chance to own a beautifully maintained mobile home offering unbeatable value.

ⓘ 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 5/10 Major
  • 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 9/10 Extreme 19 unhealthy d/yr today · 19 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$46,163
− Mortgage interest
−$18,429
− Property taxes
−$4,935
− Insurance
−$1,645
− Repairs & maintenance
−$3,693
− Management
−$3,693
− Depreciation
−$9,571
Taxable income
$4,197
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,007
After-tax cash flow
$8,178/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
Oak Grove Elementary
NCES district ID
0627810
Math proficiency
47% ▲ 1.00%
Reading proficiency
54% ▬ 0.00%
Median HH income
$92,404
Composite
49.23/100
National rank
#4382
State rank
#339 of 1400 in CA

Livability — San Jose

Score
78/100
State rank
#68
US rank
#2559

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
San Jose, CA
County
Santa Clara County · 1,806,974 people
City population
954,479
Metro
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Population (ZIP)
57,202
Household income
$101,435
Rent vs Own
40.1% rent · 59.9% own
Severe rent burden
1808.0

Population outlook (Santa Clara County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
2,179,074 people
By 2030
2,301,297 · +5.6%
By 2040
2,528,195 · +16.0%
By 2050
2,712,135 · +24.5%
By 2075
2,998,701 · +37.6%
By 2100
2,931,429 · +34.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.60)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 51% Asian 36% Two or more races 22% White 7% Native American 2% Black 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 46%
Foreign-born
45% · Canada, Vietnam, China
Languages at home
27% English-only · Spanish 40% Vietnamese 24% Chinese 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Santa Clara

2024 margin
Solid D (+40.0) · D 68.1% · R 28.1% · Other 3.8%
2008→2024 swing
-0.9pp no change · 2008: 40.9pp · 2024: 40.0pp
All cycles
2024: D+40.0 2020: D+47.4 2016: D+52.5 2012: D+42.1 2008: D+40.9

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -1144.74%
Current HPI
339.7949
Rent YoY
▲ 1.00%
Metro
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+0.0% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-21 Listing Removed bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2026-04-21 Listed $329,000 MLSListings
  • 2026-04-21 Listed $329,000 bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR

Property tax history

-11.0%/yr

Latest (2011): $262 · -13.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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