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34 Magnolia Dr
C+ Composite 60.84
Why this score? — see what drove the C+ 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 +22.5/30.0
  • ARV discount +12.8/15.0
  • 1% rule +7.5/10.0
  • DSCR +7.5/10.0
  • Schools +3.9/10.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +2.5/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Manufactured-home adj. -5.3

$179,995

34 Magnolia Dr · Calistoga, CA 94515
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,140 sqft · Manufactured · 133 Days on market
Manufactured home likely 55+ (park) Built 1973 Good condition $158/sqft · 12% below area Est $204k · 12% under ↓ 19% since listing

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

Listing remarks

Nestled in the desirable Calistoga Springs community, this beautifully updated home offers comfortable Wine Country living with modern touches throughout. Featuring an open and inviting floor plan, the home is filled with natural light and designed for easy everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen opens seamlessly to the living and dining areas, while generously sized bedrooms provide comfort and flexibility. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with a private patio area perfect for relaxing mornings or evening gatherings.

Key facts

  • Private patio area
  • Mineral pool
  • 2 parking spots

Tags

CALISTOGA SPRINGS COMMUNITYPRIVATE PATIO AREANEWLY RENOVATED CLUBHOUSEMINERAL POOLNAPA VALLEY LIFESTYLE

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $180k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $824 ($10k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $180k).
  • Recommended offer: $158k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 12.2% vs local median 2.6% in Calistoga — 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 63/100 on livability (#448 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: health & safety A+, employment A-; Watch: amenities F, commute F, cost of living F.
  • Calistoga Joint Unified (town): math 33% / reading 51% proficiency, ranked #624 of 1,400 in CA (top 45%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Calistoga Elementary (412 students, 82% FRL); Calistoga Junior/Senior High (380 students, 80% FRL) — zoned schools average 81% FRL vs 58% district-wide (23 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: 151 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 42d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 67% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 427 units permitted in Napa County in 2024 (189 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 33% of the median local income ($97k/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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Napa County population projected at +14% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $50k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 133 days — a 12% lower offer ($158k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $14k (7%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $66/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe flood risk; major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $158,395 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 133 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 1973 — 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 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?
  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
1.50%
Cap rate
12.23%
Cash-on-cash
21.19%
DSCR
1.94
GRM
5.6

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$203,940
List price
$179,995
Delta
-11.74%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
7 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
937 Champagne Cir S 0.37mi 2/2.0 1,248 (+10%) 5mo $198,000 $159 63
146 Wisteria Dr 0.14mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,344 (+18%) 1mo $231,750 $172 62
406 Burgundy N 0.23mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,344 (+18%) 1mo $220,000 $164 58
512 Sherry N #245 0.24mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,284 (+13%) 7mo $280,000 $218 57
2412 Foothill Blvd Blvd #43 1.04mi 2/2.0 1,152 (+1%) 13mo $74,999 $65 52
2412 Foothill Blvd #71 0.94mi 2/2.0 1,248 (+10%) 4mo $99,900 $80 46
2412 Foothill Blvd #166 0.94mi 2/2.0 1,248 (+10%) 6mo $153,000 $123 44
2412 Foothill Blvd #15 1.02mi 2/2.0 1,267 (+11%) 3mo $208,950 $165 44
2412 Foothill Blvd #124 1.02mi 2/2.0 1,296 (+14%) 2mo $160,000 $123 40
2412 Foothill Blvd #63 1.04mi 2/2.0 1,344 (+18%) 4mo $92,500 $69 36
2412 Foothill Blvd #20 1.02mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,232 (+8%) 13mo $155,000 $126 36
2412 Foothill Blvd #41 1.02mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,344 (+18%) 6mo $164,000 $122 30

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
11.7%
Equity multiple
1.46×
Total profit
$23,365
Equity at exit
$26,838
10-year hold
IRR
20.7%
Equity multiple
2.75×
Total profit
$88,215
Equity at exit
$15,563

Cash invested: $50,399 (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.
Seller's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
1 active · 4 under contract
Months of supply
1.5 mo (67%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$193,900 ($185/sqft)
Median days on market
133 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
-3.3% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 94515

Active inventory
151
Price-to-rent
5.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,701 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$944
Tax est. 1.5%
$225 /mo · $2,700/yr
Insurance
$75
Flood insurance flood zone
−$66 /mo · $798/yr
HOA
$0
Lot rent leased land?
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$567
Net cashflow
$824

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,659
Max offer price $179,995
Occupancy floor 65%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $948 -5% $886 +0% $824 +5% $761 +10% $699
Rent -10% $610 -5% $717 +0% $824 +5% $930 +10% $1,037
Rate -1.0pp $914 -0.5pp $869 base $824 +0.5pp $777 +1.0pp $729

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
$44,999
Closing costs
$5,400
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 3 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2014 Tablerock Ct Calistoga, CA 3.0 2.0 1459 $3,900 $2.67 42d 1 0.62mi
1408 W Myrtle St Unit 1410 Calistoga, CA 2.0 2.5 1400 $3,395 $2.42 0d 1 0.66mi
1700 Cedar St Calistoga, CA 2.0 1.0 962 $3,200 $3.33 109d 1 0.74mi

Property features AI

Finance

Other
Located in Calistoga at Calistoga Springs park
Financial info
Land lease applies (monthly land lease amount noted separately)
HOA & community
No association

Exterior

Parking
Attached covered parking for 2 vehicles
Utilities
Individual electric meterIndividual gas meterPublic sewer
Home design
Manufactured home located in a parkDouble wideSenior community
Construction
Aluminum skirtingManufactured home make: Golden Heritage
Exterior features
BackyardCorner lotClose to clubhouseShed(s)

Interior

Kitchen
DishwasherDisposalFree standing gas rangeFree standing refrigeratorHood over rangeMicrowaveLaminate countertops
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms with shower stalls and tub/shower over combos
Heating & cooling
Central heatingCentral air conditioning
Interior features
Dining and living combined spaceLiving roomPorch awning
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included in an interior laundry roomGas water heater

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-24
    days on market $179,995 Active 133 DOM
  2. 2026-09-23
    days on market $179,995 Active 132 DOM
  3. 2026-09-22
    days on market $179,995 Active 131 DOM
  4. 2026-09-21
    days on market $179,995 Active 130 DOM
  5. 2026-09-20
    days on market $179,995 Active 129 DOM
  6. 2026-09-19
    pricedays on market $179,995 Active 128 DOM
  7. 2026-09-18
    days on market $193,900 Active 127 DOM
  8. 2026-09-17
    days on market $193,900 Active 126 DOM
  9. 2026-09-16
    days on market $193,900 Active 125 DOM
  10. 2026-09-15
    days on market $193,900 Active 124 DOM
  11. 2026-09-14
    days on market $193,900 Active 123 DOM
  12. 2026-09-13
    days on market $193,900 Active 122 DOM
  13. 2026-09-12
    days on market $193,900 Active 121 DOM
  14. 2026-09-11
    days on market $193,900 Active 120 DOM
  15. 2026-09-05
    days on market $193,900 Active 114 DOM
  16. 2026-09-04
    days on market $193,900 Active 113 DOM
  17. 2026-09-03
    days on market $193,900 Active 112 DOM
  18. 2026-08-31
    days on market $193,900 Active 109 DOM
  19. 2026-08-30
    days on market $193,900 Active 108 DOM
  20. 2026-08-29
    days on market $193,900 Active 107 DOM
  21. 2026-08-28
    days on market $193,900 Active 106 DOM
  22. 2026-08-27
    days on market $193,900 Active 105 DOM
  23. 2026-08-26
    days on market $193,900 Active 104 DOM
  24. 2026-08-25
    days on market $193,900 Active 103 DOM
  25. 2026-08-24
    days on market $193,900 Active 102 DOM
  26. 2026-08-23
    days on market $193,900 Active 101 DOM
  27. 2026-08-22
    days on market $193,900 Active 100 DOM
  28. 2026-08-21
    days on market $193,900 Active 99 DOM
  29. 2026-08-20
    days on market $193,900 Active 98 DOM
  30. 2026-08-19
    days on market $193,900 Active 97 DOM
  31. 2026-08-18
    days on market $193,900 Active 96 DOM
  32. 2026-08-17
    days on market $193,900 Active 95 DOM
  33. 2026-08-16
    days on market $193,900 Active 94 DOM
  34. 2026-08-15
    days on market $193,900 Active 93 DOM
  35. 2026-08-14
    days on market $193,900 Active 92 DOM
  36. 2026-08-13
    days on market $193,900 Active 91 DOM
  37. 2026-08-12
    days on market $193,900 Active 90 DOM
  38. 2026-08-11
    days on market $193,900 Active 89 DOM
  39. 2026-08-10
    days on market $193,900 Active 88 DOM
  40. 2026-08-09
    days on market $193,900 Active 87 DOM
  41. 2026-08-08
    days on market $193,900 Active 86 DOM
  42. 2026-08-07
    days on market $193,900 Active 85 DOM
  43. 2026-08-06
    days on market $193,900 Active 84 DOM
  44. 2026-08-05
    days on market $193,900 Active 83 DOM
  45. 2026-08-04
    days on market $193,900 Active 82 DOM
  46. 2026-08-03
    days on market $193,900 Active 81 DOM
  47. 2026-07-31
    days on market $193,900 Active 78 DOM
  48. 2026-07-30
    days on market $193,900 Active 77 DOM
  49. 2026-07-29
    days on market $193,900 Active 76 DOM
  50. 2026-07-27
    days on market $193,900 Active 74 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 8/10 Severe FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 99% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 6/10 Major
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥100°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 10/10 Extreme 29 unhealthy d/yr today · 30 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$32,413
− Mortgage interest
−$10,083
− Property taxes
−$2,700
− Insurance
−$1,697
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,593
− Management
−$2,593
− Depreciation
−$5,236
Taxable income
$7,511
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,803
After-tax cash flow
$8,080/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 · 12 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $5,700–$17,100 screening

This well-maintained mobile home in Calistoga Springs offers a good condition with modern updates and a good ROI potential for both resale and rental.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint exterior and interior — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Both Replace countertops — Granite countertops are durable and add value
  • Both Install new flooring — Hardwood floors are durable and add value
  • Both Update lighting fixtures — Modern lighting enhances aesthetics and functionality

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

Zoned Schools

Elementary Calistoga Elementary High Calistoga Junior/senior High

Schools (NCES district)

District
Calistoga Joint Unified
NCES district ID
0607020
Math proficiency
33% ▲ 2.00%
Reading proficiency
51% ▲ 5.00%
Median HH income
$60,716
Composite
39.48/100
National rank
#8101
State rank
#624 of 1400 in CA
C Composite livability gradescore 63/100

Livability — Calistoga

Score
63/100
State rank
#448
US rank
#15176

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Calistoga, CA
County
Napa · 153,987 people
Metro
Napa, CA
Population (ZIP)
6,921
Household income
$97,202
Rent vs Own
37.1% rent · 62.9% own
Severe rent burden
15% of renters

Population outlook (Napa County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
153,987 people
By 2030
159,490 · +3.6%
By 2040
168,796 · +9.6%
By 2050
176,213 · +14.4%
By 2075
190,113 · +23.5%
By 2100
190,528 · +23.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Majority White (55%)
Race & ethnicity
White 55% Hispanic / Latino 41% Two or more races 18% Asian 2% Black 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 38%
Common ancestry
Italian 3% Lithuanian 2% Portuguese 2%
Foreign-born
25% · Canada
Languages at home
64% English-only · Spanish 34% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Napa

2024 margin
Solid D (+34.9) · D 65.9% · R 31.1% · Other 3.0%
2008→2024 swing
+2.4pp toward D · 2008: 32.5pp · 2024: 34.9pp
All cycles
2024: D+34.9 2020: D+40.4 2016: D+35.2 2012: D+25.7 2008: D+32.5

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Civics

Price history

-19.2% since first listed
5 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-14 Listed $193,900 BAREIS
  • 2025-09-19 Price Changed $199,900 BAREIS
  • 2025-08-28 Price Changed $209,000 BAREIS
  • 2025-07-29 Price Changed $219,900 BAREIS
  • 2025-07-03 Listed $239,900 BAREIS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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