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1218 E Cleveland Ave #2
B- Composite 67.77
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 +7.5/15.0
  • Schools +2.7/10.0
  • Livability +2.6/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$110,000

1218 E Cleveland Ave #2 · Madera, CA 93638
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,590 sqft · SingleFamily · 137 Days on market
Built 1976 $69/sqft · 63% above area ↓ 8% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

***Price reduction for fast sale***Nice Mobile home ready to move in, granite counter tops, nicely remodeled kitchen, it comes with refrigerator, Washer & Dryer included. This is a very peaceful and quiet community, It Has two bathrooms, it has an storage room out in the back, close to shopping stores and restaurants .

Key facts

  • Storage room
  • Remodeled kitchen
  • Granite counter tops

Tags

GRANITE COUNTER TOPSREMODELED KITCHENSTORAGE 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 3-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $110k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($13k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $110k).
  • Recommended offer: $97k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 19.2% vs local median 3.9% in Madera — 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 51/100 on livability (#1,053 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: housing A+; Watch: schools F, amenities F, commute F.
  • Madera Unified (urban): math 22% / reading 35% proficiency, ranked #1,095 of 1,400 in CA (top 78%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 75% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: 124 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 13d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,346 units permitted in Madera County in 2024 (8 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 45% of the median local income ($62k/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 $761 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Madera County population projected at +6% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $31k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 137 days — a 12% lower offer ($97k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $66/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe flood risk; severe wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 6→14/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $96,800 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 137 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 1976 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  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. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
2.10%
Cap rate
19.19%
Cash-on-cash
46.06%
DSCR
3.05
GRM
4.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$67,500
List price
$110,000
Delta
62.96%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
3 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
800 Wessmith Way 0.59mi 3/2.0 1,576 (-1%) 2mo $325,000 $206 67
1331 Alicante Way 0.42mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,715 (+8%) 4mo $380,000 $222 57
1331 Alicante Way 0.42mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,715 (+8%) 4mo $380,000 $222 57
901 Bloker St 0.42mi 3/2.0 1,426 (-10%) 6mo $380,000 $266 56
200 S A St 0.70mi 3/2.0 1,508 (-5%) 2mo $278,000 $184 55
748 Shasta St 0.72mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,600 (+1%) 8mo $470,000 $294 51
1413 Wrenwood Way 0.46mi 3/2.0 1,376 (-14%) 4mo $350,000 $254 51
1505 Fountain Way 0.50mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,411 (-11%) 1mo $372,500 $264 51
1875 Storey Rd 0.74mi 3/2.0 1,513 (-5%) 6mo $440,000 $291 50
821 Austin Ave 0.56mi 3/2.0 1,400 (-12%) 6mo $294,999 $211 46
821 Austin Ave 0.56mi 3/2.0 1,400 (-12%) 6mo $294,999 $211 46
1101 Nebraska Ave 0.68mi 3/2.0 1,380 (-13%) 4mo $347,950 $252 41

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
40.3%
Equity multiple
2.73×
Total profit
$53,250
Equity at exit
$16,401
10-year hold
IRR
46.6%
Equity multiple
5.48×
Total profit
$137,903
Equity at exit
$9,511

Cash invested: $30,800 (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 93638

Home prices YoY
-30.1%
Active inventory
124
Price-to-rent
4.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,313 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$577
Tax from tax record
$23 /mo · $270/yr
Insurance
$46
Flood insurance flood zone
−$66 /mo · $798/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$486
Net cashflow
$1,116

Break-even live

Break-even rent $901
Max offer price $110,000
Occupancy floor 47%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,178 -5% $1,147 +0% $1,116 +5% $1,085 +10% $1,054
Rent -10% $933 -5% $1,024 +0% $1,116 +5% $1,207 +10% $1,299
Rate -1.0pp $1,171 -0.5pp $1,144 base $1,116 +0.5pp $1,087 +1.0pp $1,058

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
$27,500
Closing costs
$3,300
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 3 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1101 Nebraska Ave Madera, CA 3.0 2.0 1380 $2,095 $1.52 14d 1 0.66mi
1243 Bristlecone Dr Madera, CA 3.0 2.0 1616 $2,395 $1.48 13d 1 0.89mi
27848 Ellis St Madera, CA 3.0 2.0 1440 $2,000 $1.39 5d 1 1.11mi

Listing history 19 events

  1. 2026-06-19
    days on market $110,000 Active 137 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $110,000 Active 136 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $110,000 Active 135 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $110,000 Active 134 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $110,000 Active 133 DOM
  6. 2026-06-14
    days on market $110,000 Active 131 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $110,000 Active 130 DOM
  8. 2026-06-10
    days on market $110,000 Active 128 DOM
  9. 2026-06-09
    days on market $110,000 Active 127 DOM
  10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $110,000 Active 126 DOM
  11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $110,000 Active 125 DOM
  12. 2026-06-05
    days on market $110,000 Active 122 DOM
  13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $110,000 Active 121 DOM
  14. 2026-06-02
    days on market $110,000 Active 120 DOM
  15. 2026-06-01
    days on market $110,000 Active 119 DOM
  16. 2026-05-31
    days on market $110,000 Active 118 DOM
  17. 2026-05-30
    days on market $110,000 Active 117 DOM
  18. 2026-03-27
    price $110,000 324-char remark
    Show marketing remark (324 chars)

    ***Price reduction for fast sale***Nice Mobile home ready to move in, granite counter tops, nicely remodeled kitchen, it comes with refrigerator, Washer & Dryer included. This is a very peaceful and quiet community, It Has two bathrooms, it has an storage room out in the back, close to shopping stores and restaurants .

  19. 2026-02-01
    listed $120,000 Active 324-char remark
    Show marketing remark (324 chars)

    ***Price reduction for fast sale***Nice Mobile home ready to move in, granite counter tops, nicely remodeled kitchen, it comes with refrigerator, Washer & Dryer included. This is a very peaceful and quiet community, It Has two bathrooms, it has an storage room out in the back, close to shopping stores and restaurants .

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

Tax reassessment forecast CA · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$270 · $23/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$836 · $70/mo
Expected delta
+$566/yr (+$47/mo · 209.4%)

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

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 8/10 Severe FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 99% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 9/10 Extreme
  • 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 6 d/yr ≥106°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 10/10 Extreme 38 unhealthy d/yr today · 40 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
$27,760
− Mortgage interest
−$6,162
− Property taxes
−$270
− Insurance
−$1,348
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,221
− Management
−$2,221
− Depreciation
−$3,200
Taxable income
$12,339
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,961
After-tax cash flow
$10,429/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
Madera Unified
NCES district ID
0623340
Math proficiency
22% ▬ 0.00%
Reading proficiency
35% ▲ 2.00%
Median HH income
$43,446
Composite
27.2/100
National rank
#12454
State rank
#1095 of 1400 in CA

Livability — Madera

Score
51/100
State rank
#1053
US rank
#25190

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Madera, CA
County
Madera County · 133,170 people
City population
109,650
Metro
Madera, CA
Population (ZIP)
50,571
Household income
$62,374
Rent vs Own
44.0% rent · 56.0% own
Severe rent burden
1707.0

Population outlook (Madera County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
157,915 people
By 2030
159,604 · +1.1%
By 2040
163,454 · +3.5%
By 2050
167,071 · +5.8%
By 2075
171,182 · +8.4%
By 2100
162,781 · +3.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Hispanic (83%)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 83% Two or more races 22% White 11% Asian 2% Black 2% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 80%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
32% · Canada
Languages at home
29% English-only · Spanish 69% Other Indo-European 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Madera

2024 margin
Strong R (+20.8) · D 38.4% · R 59.2% · Other 2.4%
2008→2024 swing
-7.5pp toward R · 2008: -13.3pp · 2024: -20.8pp
All cycles
2024: R+20.8 2020: R+11.6 2016: R+17.3 2012: R+19.4 2008: R+13.3

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -197.33%
Current HPI
458.5577
Rent YoY
Metro
Madera, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-8.3% since first listed
2 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-27 Price Changed $110,000 FRESNOMLS
  • 2026-02-01 Listed $120,000 FRESNOMLS

Property tax history

+9.6%/yr

Latest (2017): $270 · -4.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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