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7800 Balboa
B Composite 70.25
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
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +9.8/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$129,900

7800 Balboa · Los Angeles, CA 91406
1 bd · 1.0 ba · 640 sqft · Manufactured · 3 Days on market
Built 2002 Good condition Est $130k · at est.

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

A beautifully maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence offering comfort, charm, and exceptional value. This home has been thoughtfully cared-for and features a bright and inviting interior, a functional floor plan, and tasteful finishes that create a warm and welcoming living environment. Pride of ownership is evident throughout, making this home truly move-in ready. Nestled within a peaceful and well-kept community, residents can enjoy a quiet neighborhood atmosphere while remaining conveniently close to shopping, dining, transportation, and other local amenities. Whether you're seeking a primary residence or a low-maintenance lifestyle, this delightful property presents an excellent opport

Key facts

  • Built 2002
  • Listed 3 days

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Living area source: public records; Property parcel number on record
  • Financial info: Land lease $753 monthly; Rent includes trash and water
  • HOA & community: Street lighting in the community; Land lease (park) with monthly fee

Exterior

  • Parking: Located in Valencia Grove community (park name)
  • Utilities: Public sewer; District/public water
  • Home design: Mobile home remains on site (40 ft by 15 ft); One story
  • Construction: Year built per public records
  • Exterior features: No pool; Lot with rocky terrain

Interior

  • Kitchen: Refrigerator; Gas range; Kitchen open to family room; Kitchen island
  • Bedrooms: All bedrooms on the ground level
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Central cooling
  • Interior features: Ceiling fan; Single-level (one story); Street-level entry
  • Laundry & utility: Washer hookup; Has laundry

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 1-bed/1.0-bath manufactured listed at $130k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $619 ($7k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $130k).
  • Cap rate 12.0% 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 soft (-1.0%/yr); 103 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 26d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $898 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k 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 + 0.0% rent growth), your $36k cash investment doubles in ~8 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • Only 3 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $129,900

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  2. 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?
  3. 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?
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
1.48%
Cap rate
12.01%
Cash-on-cash
20.42%
DSCR
1.91
GRM
5.6

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$129,920
Comps found
2
Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
7650 Balboa Blvd #100 0.19mi 1/1.0 616 (-4%) 17mo $110,000 $179 71
7650 Balboa Blvd #103 0.19mi 1/1.0 616 (-4%) 23mo $124,985 $203 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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
9.3%
Equity multiple
1.35×
Total profit
$12,781
Equity at exit
$19,369
10-year hold
IRR
15.8%
Equity multiple
2.11×
Total profit
$40,273
Equity at exit
$11,231

Cash invested: $36,372 (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 91406

Rents YoY
-1.0%
Active inventory
103
Price-to-rent
5.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,920 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$681
Tax est. 1.5%
$162 /mo · $1,948/yr
Insurance
$54
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$403
Net cashflow
$619

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,136
Max offer price $129,900
Occupancy floor 63%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $709 -5% $664 +0% $619 +5% $574 +10% $529
Rent -10% $467 -5% $543 +0% $619 +5% $695 +10% $771
Rate -1.0pp $684 -0.5pp $652 base $619 +0.5pp $585 +1.0pp $551

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
$32,475
Closing costs
$3,897
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 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
17134 Saticoy St Lake Balboa, CA 1.0 1.0 526 $1,795 $3.41 6d 1 0.47mi
8155 Genesta Ave Lake Balboa, CA 1.0 350 $1,750 $5.00 16d 1 0.50mi
7605 Louise Ave Apt 404 Northridge, CA 1.0 1.0 576 $1,995 $3.46 25d 1 0.63mi
7225 Forbes Ave Van Nuys, CA 1.0 1.0 450 $1,959 $4.35 44d 1 0.69mi
7225 Forbes Ave Van Nuys, CA 1.0 1.0 450 $1,950 $4.33 21d 1 0.69mi
16812 Sherman Way Van Nuys, CA 1.0 1.0 700 $1,975 $2.82 3d 2 0.77mi
16750 Sherman Way Van Nuys, CA 1.0 1.0 725 $2,000 $2.76 44d 1 0.79mi
17451 Keswick St Northridge, CA 1.0 1.0 415 $2,250 $5.42 44d 1 0.79mi
17171 Roscoe Blvd Northridge, CA 2.0 1.0–2.0 730 $2,344 $3.21 2d 13 0.81mi
17550 Willard St Northridge, CA 1.0 400 $1,850 $4.62 20d 1 1.03mi
16915 Napa St Northridge, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 661 $2,195 $3.32 0d 2 1.05mi
17442 Sherman Way Van Nuys, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 850 $1,913 $2.25 4d 2 1.10mi
8025 White Oak Ave Reseda, CA 1.0 1.0 400 $1,695 $4.24 44d 1 1.12mi
7310 Woodley Ave Van Nuys, CA 1.0 1.0 475 $2,000 $4.21 44d 1 1.13mi
7302 Woodley Ave Van Nuys, CA 1.0 1.0 475 $2,000 $4.21 25d 1 1.14mi
8413 Woodley Ave Unit 2 North Hills, CA 1.0 1.0 350 $1,700 $4.86 44d 1 1.16mi
6851 De Celis Pl Lake Balboa, CA 1.0 1.0 450 $2,100 $4.67 15d 1 1.19mi
8744 Ruffner Ave Northridge, CA 1.0 426 $1,900 $4.46 0d 1 1.23mi
7121 Woodley Ave Van Nuys, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1010 $1,968 $1.95 0d 8 1.23mi
7006 Encino Ave Lake Balboa, CA 1.0 1.0 365 $1,750 $4.79 44d 1 1.27mi
16547 Vanowen St Van Nuys, CA 1.0 1.0 585 $2,015 $3.44 3d 1 1.27mi
17828 Saticoy St Unit 17828 04 Reseda, CA 1.0 1.0 650 $1,695 $2.61 20d 1 1.27mi
16525 Vanowen St Van Nuys, CA 1.0 1.0 600 $1,750 $2.92 44d 1 1.27mi
17748 Valerio St Reseda, CA 1.0 1.0 396 $2,300 $5.81 44d 1 1.27mi
16505 Vanowen St Van Nuys, CA 1.0 1.0 479 $1,905 $3.97 6d 5 1.30mi
16550 Vanowen St Van Nuys, CA 1.0 1.0 652 $2,550 $3.91 18d 4 1.31mi
17852 Saticoy St Unit 1/2 Reseda, CA 1.0 1.0 550 $2,295 $4.17 44d 1 1.33mi
15824 Valerio St Van Nuys, CA 1.0 1.0 394 $1,899 $4.82 0d 1 1.35mi
6805 Louise Ave Van Nuys, CA 1.0 547 $1,541 $2.82 0d 1 1.36mi
7353 Jamieson Ave Unit 1 Reseda, CA 1.0 1.0 350 $2,100 $6.00 44d 1 1.37mi
15948 Eccles St North Hills, CA 1.0 370 $1,800 $4.86 25d 1 1.37mi
8438 Gloria Ave North Hills, CA 1.0 500 $1,850 $3.70 16d 1 1.38mi
8614 Woodley Ave North Hills, CA 1.0 1.0 570 $1,749 $3.07 25d 1 1.38mi
7042 White Oak Ave Van Nuys, CA 1.0 425 $1,850 $4.35 25d 1 1.40mi
17801 Sherman Way Apt 210 Reseda, CA 1.0 1.0 650 $1,750 $2.69 44d 1 1.40mi
15908 Sherman Way Unit 15908-5 Van Nuys, CA 1.0 1.0 650 $1,650 $2.54 44d 1 1.41mi
15904 Sherman Way Unit 15904-3 Van Nuys, CA 1.0 1.0 650 $1,695 $2.61 44d 1 1.41mi
16242 Londelius St North Hills, CA 1.0 1.0 500 $2,300 $4.60 44d 1 1.41mi
7103 Yarmouth Ave Reseda, CA 1.0 1.0 590 $2,390 $4.05 25d 1 1.43mi
15716 Saticoy St Van Nuys, CA 1.0 1.0 578 $2,195 $3.80 2d 4 1.44mi

Listing history 3 events

  1. 2026-06-08
    days on market $129,900 Active 3 DOM
  2. 2026-06-07
    remarks 699-char remark
  3. 2026-06-07
    listed $129,900 Active 2 DOM

ⓘ 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 X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥99°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 7 unhealthy d/yr today · 8 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
$23,040
− Mortgage interest
−$7,276
− Property taxes
−$1,948
− Insurance
−$650
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,843
− Management
−$1,843
− Depreciation
−$3,779
Taxable income
$5,700
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,368
After-tax cash flow
$6,061/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 · 14 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This well-maintained mobile home is move-in ready with good condition throughout. Minor touch-ups and cleaning would further enhance its appeal.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint touch-ups — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
  • Both Clean gutters — Clean gutters improve drainage and prevent water damage

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Paint touch-ups — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
  • Both Clean gutters — Clean gutters improve drainage and prevent water damage

ⓘ 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)
51,953
Household income
$78,429
Rent vs Own
59.4% rent · 40.6% own
Severe rent burden
3689.0

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
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.59)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 58% White 26% Two or more races 19% Asian 8% Black 4% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 32%
Common ancestry
Italian 1% Lithuanian 1% Romanian 1%
Foreign-born
40% · Canada, South Korea, China
Languages at home
36% English-only · Spanish 50% Other Indo-European 5% Tagalog/Filipino 2%

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
▼ -900.10%
Current HPI
457.2177
Rent YoY
▼ -1.00%
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

1 event — show timeline
  • 2026-06-05 Listed $129,900 CRMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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