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1515 Milpitas Blvd #17
C Composite 57.94
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  • Cash flow +18.1/30.0
  • ARV discount +12.2/15.0
  • Schools +6.4/10.0
  • DSCR +5.7/10.0
  • 1% rule +4.9/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.1/5.0
  • Livability +4.1/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$340,000

1515 Milpitas Blvd #17 · Milpitas, CA 95035
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,120 sqft · Manufactured · 6 Days on market
Built 1988 Est $380k · 10% under

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

Listing remarks MLS

Move-in ready and beautifully updated with rare low space rent of approximately $355/month! Welcome to this turnkey 2-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home in Mobilodge of Milpitas Park, a well-kept 55+ senior community in the heart of Milpitas. Freshly painted inside with brand-new appliances, this home is truly move-in ready. Step into a bright, open living space with soaring vaulted ceilings and an abundance of natural light. The functional floor plan flows easily from the living room into a spacious kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, generous counter space, and a convenient breakfast-bar peninsula. A standout built-in china hutch with glass-front display cabinetry adds charm and extra storage in the dining area. Both bedrooms are comfortable and filled with light, and the home lives easy for everyday comfort. One of the best features? A rare low space rent of approximately $355/month, expected to remain the same for the new owner per park management (buyer to verify). Community amenities include a sparkling pool and clubhouse. Ideally located near shopping, dining, and major commute routes. Community requires at least one resident 55+, with all other occupants 50+. Homes with space rent this low rarely come available don't miss it.

Key facts

  • Updated
  • Manufactured home
  • Freshly painted

Tags

MOVE IN READYUPDATEDTURNKEYMANUFACTURED HOMEFRESHLY PAINTEDNEW APPLIANCES

Property features AI

Finance

  • HOA & community: HOA amenities: Other (see remarks)

Exterior

  • Parking: Space 17 (monthly rent $390)
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Public utilities
  • Home design: Park home on leased land
  • Construction: Property primary ID: 490488; Restrictions: Other (see remarks)
  • Exterior features: Other roof (see remarks); Lot size per assessor

Interior

  • Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms
  • Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
  • Heating & cooling: Gas heating
  • Interior features: Kitchen/Family room combo; No formal dining room

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 $340k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $300 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $335k (1.3% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $335k (1.3% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
  • Cap rate 7.4% vs local median 1.4% in Milpitas — 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 82/100 on livability (#38 in CA, #1,267 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, employment A+; Watch: crime D, cost of living F.
  • Milpitas Unified (urban): math 65% / reading 74% proficiency, ranked #44 of 517 in CA (top 8%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.3%/yr); 156 active listings in the ZIP; 8 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 3,838 units permitted in Santa Clara County in 2024 (1,886 in 5+ unit buildings).

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

  • Only 6 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 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; extreme-heat days projected 7→14/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $335,419 (1.3% below list)

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 B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  3. 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?
  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
0.99%
Cap rate
7.35%
Cash-on-cash
3.78%
DSCR
1.17
GRM
8.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$379,680
Comps found
12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
60 Wilson Way #171 0.29mi 2/2.0 1,120 (0%) 7mo $360,000 $321 80
1515 Milpitas Blvd #88 0.00mi 2/2.0 1,092 (-2%) 20mo $305,000 $279 79
1515 N Milpitas Blvd #70 0.00mi 2/2.0 1,040 (-7%) 13mo $352,000 $338 77
1515 N Milpitas Blvd #66 0.00mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,195 (+7%) 9mo $420,000 $351 76
1515 N Milpitas Blvd #97 0.08mi 2/2.0 1,227 (+10%) 5mo $330,000 $269 76
60 Wilson Way #37 0.32mi 2/2.0 1,120 (0%) 14mo $380,000 $339 73
60 Wilson Way #43 0.34mi 2/2.0 1,180 (+5%) 4mo $400,000 $339 72
1515 N Milpitas Blvd #96 0.08mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,200 (+7%) 16mo $435,000 $363 66
60 Wilson Way #158 0.34mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,040 (-7%) 8mo $385,000 $370 61
60 Wilson Way #55 0.34mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,230 (+10%) 2mo $427,500 $348 61
120 Dixon Lndg #76 0.14mi 3/2.0 (+1) 960 (-14%) 13mo $365,000 $380 54
60 Wilson Way #91 0.34mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,250 (+12%) 20mo $420,000 $336 43

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 · 6.33% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-6.7%
Equity multiple
0.74×
Total profit
$-24,314
Equity at exit
$50,695
10-year hold
IRR
6.7%
Equity multiple
1.57×
Total profit
$54,682
Equity at exit
$29,397

Cash invested: $95,200 (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
AB1482 statewide rent cap (10% + CPI). Cities (SF/LA/Berkeley) layer stricter rules. Just-cause statewide.

ZIP-level market 95035

Rents YoY
6.3%
Active inventory
156
Price-to-rent
8.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,354 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,783
Tax est. 1.5%
$425 /mo · $5,100/yr
Insurance
$142
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$704
Net cashflow
$300

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,974
Max offer price $340,000
Occupancy floor 86%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $535 -5% $418 +0% $300 +5% $183 +10% $65
Rent -10% $35 -5% $168 +0% $300 +5% $433 +10% $565
Rate -1.0pp $471 -0.5pp $387 base $300 +0.5pp $212 +1.0pp $122

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
$85,000
Closing costs
$10,200
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
440 Dixon Landing Rd Milpitas, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 923 $3,507 $3.80 0d 24 0.33mi
231 Dixon Landing Rd Milpitas, CA 2.0 1.0–2.0 900 $2,872 $3.19 24d 1 0.35mi
931 Coventry Cir Milpitas, CA 2.0 2.5 1257 $3,850 $3.06 24d 1 0.71mi
1083 N Abbott Ave Milpitas, CA 2.0 1.0 863 $2,995 $3.47 3d 1 0.78mi
804 Erie Cir #1604 Milpitas, CA 2.0 2.5 1350 $3,080 $2.28 44d 1 0.78mi
1010 N Abbott Ave Milpitas, CA 2.0 2.0 1174 $3,450 $2.94 5d 1 0.80mi
403 Heath St Milpitas, CA 3.0 1.0 980 $3,695 $3.77 44d 1 1.25mi
439 Sandhurst Dr Milpitas, CA 2.0 2.5 1412 $3,833 $2.71 44d 1 1.41mi

Listing history 5 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $340,000 Active 6 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $340,000 Active 3 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $340,000 Active 2 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    remarks 699-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1262 chars)

    Move-in ready and beautifully updated with rare low space rent of approximately $355/month! Welcome to this turnkey 2-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home in Mobilodge of Milpitas Park, a well-kept 55+ senior community in the heart of Milpitas. Freshly painted inside with brand-new appliances, this home is truly move-in ready. Step into a bright, open living space with soaring vaulted ceilings and an abundance of natural light. The functional floor plan flows easily from the living room into a spacious kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, generous counter space, and a convenient breakfast-bar peninsula. A standout built-in china hutch with glass-front display cabinetry adds charm and extra storage in the dining area. Both bedrooms are comfortable and filled with light, and the home lives easy for everyday comfort. One of the best features? A rare low space rent of approximately $355/month, expected to remain the same for the new owner per park management (buyer to verify). Community amenities include a sparkling pool and clubhouse. Ideally located near shopping, dining, and major commute routes. Community requires at least one resident 55+, with all other occupants 50+. Homes with space rent this low rarely come available don't miss it.

  5. 2026-06-15
    listed $340,000 Active 1 DOM
    Show marketing remark (1262 chars)

    Move-in ready and beautifully updated with rare low space rent of approximately $355/month! Welcome to this turnkey 2-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home in Mobilodge of Milpitas Park, a well-kept 55+ senior community in the heart of Milpitas. Freshly painted inside with brand-new appliances, this home is truly move-in ready. Step into a bright, open living space with soaring vaulted ceilings and an abundance of natural light. The functional floor plan flows easily from the living room into a spacious kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, generous counter space, and a convenient breakfast-bar peninsula. A standout built-in china hutch with glass-front display cabinetry adds charm and extra storage in the dining area. Both bedrooms are comfortable and filled with light, and the home lives easy for everyday comfort. One of the best features? A rare low space rent of approximately $355/month, expected to remain the same for the new owner per park management (buyer to verify). Community amenities include a sparkling pool and clubhouse. Ideally located near shopping, dining, and major commute routes. Community requires at least one resident 55+, with all other occupants 50+. Homes with space rent this low rarely come available don't miss it.

ⓘ 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 (shaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 5/10 Major
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥92°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 9/10 Extreme 18 unhealthy d/yr today · 18 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$40,250
− Mortgage interest
−$19,045
− Property taxes
−$5,100
− Insurance
−$1,700
− Repairs & maintenance
−$3,220
− Management
−$3,220
− Depreciation
−$9,891
Taxable loss
−$1,926
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$462
After-tax cash flow
$4,064/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
Milpitas Unified
NCES district ID
0624500
Math proficiency
65% ▲ 1.00%
Reading proficiency
74% ▲ 3.00%
Median HH income
$101,295
Composite
63.83/100
National rank
#591
State rank
#44 of 517 in CA

Livability — Milpitas

Score
82/100
State rank
#38
US rank
#1267

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Milpitas, CA
County
Santa Clara County · 1,806,974 people
City population
78,810
Metro
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Population (ZIP)
78,810
Household income
$178,654
Rent vs Own
41.5% rent · 58.5% own
Severe rent burden
1670.0

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
Predominantly Asian (71%)
Race & ethnicity
Asian 71% Hispanic / Latino 13% White 10% Two or more races 7% Black 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 10%
Common ancestry
Russian 1%
Foreign-born
54% · China, Vietnam, Canada
Languages at home
31% English-only · Chinese 14% Other Indo-European 12% Vietnamese 11%

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
▼ -1214.69%
Current HPI
350.2635
Rent YoY
▲ 6.33%
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
2 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-15 Listed $340,000 bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2026-06-15 Listed $340,000 MLSListings

Property tax history

-9.6%/yr

Latest (2011): $285 · -11.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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