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18204 Soledad Canyon Rd #50
B- Composite 65.31
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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
  • Schools +5.9/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.5/5.0
  • Livability +3.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$129,900

18204 Soledad Canyon Rd #50 · Santa Clarita, CA 91387
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 672 sqft · Manufactured public records · 335 Days on market
Built 1982 Est $110k · 18% over

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Looking for comfortable living at a great price? Here is an immaculate two bedroom home with newer flooring, fresh paint, a cozy fenced side yard, lush landscaping. This home has front and back bedrooms for privacy, a large living area, roomy bathroom, in unit laundry area. No neighbor on one side so there's an open feeling. The long driveway can park three cars. This is located in a very well maintained rent controlled senior park (55 years or older) with clubhouse, and pool. Close to shopping, eating, commuting and bus lines. Washer, dryer, refrigerator and some furniture may be purchased separately.

Key facts

  • Private side yard
  • Laminate countertops
  • Community pool

Tags

OPEN-CONCEPT FLOOR PLANWOOD-LOOK LAMINATE FLOORINGLIGHT AND BRIGHT KITCHENBEAUTIFUL WOOD CABINETRYLAMINATE COUNTERTOPSPRIVATE SIDE YARD

Property features AI

Finance

  • HOA & community: Part of an association; Senior community; Community features include curbs, biking, hiking; suburban setting; Park name: Sierra Park; Land lease of $695

Exterior

  • Parking: Carport; Driveway
  • Utilities: Public/district water; Public sewer; Sewer and water connected
  • Home design: Single-story mobile home (14' x 48'); Entry at level 1; Access via city streets, paved road frontage
  • Construction: Mobile home remains on site; Year built source: Assessor
  • Exterior features: Front porch; Community pool; Garden; Chain link fence

Interior

  • Kitchen: Gas oven
  • Flooring: Laminate flooring
  • Bathrooms: One full bathroom with a bathtub
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating (furnace); Central cooling
  • Interior features: Open floor plan; Entry; Living room; Laundry room
  • Laundry & utility: Inside laundry with washer and dryer included

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/1.0-bath manufactured listed at $130k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($18k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $130k).
  • Recommended offer: $114k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 20.4% vs local median 2.8% in Santa Clarita — 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 70/100 on livability (#229 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, housing A, crime A-; Watch: amenities D+, cost of living F, health & safety F.
  • William S. Hart Union High (suburban): math 52% / reading 72% proficiency, ranked #155 of 1,400 in CA (top 11%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 18% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.8%/yr); 149 active listings in the ZIP; 8 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 1d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 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 + 3.8% rent growth), your $36k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 335 days — a 12% lower offer ($114k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 13y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $20k (13%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $39k; list at $130k implies a 233% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $114,312 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 335 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. 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?
  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
2.23%
Cap rate
20.39%
Cash-on-cash
50.35%
DSCR
3.24
GRM
3.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$110,208
Comps found
5
Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
18323 Soledad Cyn #29 0.17mi 2/1.0 672 (0%) 7mo $110,000 $164 86
18204 Soledad Canyon Rd #9 0.00mi 2/1.0 638 (-5%) 16mo $129,900 $204 78
18204 Soledad Canyon Rd #53 0.00mi 2/1.0 720 (+7%) 22mo $128,900 $179 70
18035 Soledad Canyon Rd #49 0.19mi 3/2.0 (+1) 720 (+7%) 12mo $113,000 $157 60
18540 Soledad Canyon Rd Spc 17 0.44mi 3/1.0 (+1) 720 (+7%) 11mo $84,990 $118 54

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 · 3.81% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
48.9%
Equity multiple
3.16×
Total profit
$78,485
Equity at exit
$19,369
10-year hold
IRR
54.8%
Equity multiple
6.59×
Total profit
$203,240
Equity at exit
$11,231

Cash invested: $36,372 (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 91387

Rents YoY
3.8%
Active inventory
149
Price-to-rent
3.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,890 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$681
Tax from tax record
$22 /mo · $263/yr
Insurance
$54
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$607
Net cashflow
$1,526

Break-even live

Break-even rent $959
Max offer price $129,900
Occupancy floor 42%

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 8 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
27940 Solamint Rd Canyon Country, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 859 $3,974 $4.62 1d 5 0.23mi
18005 Annes Cir Canyon Country, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.5 979 $2,954 $3.02 1d 10 0.33mi
27520 Sierra Hwy Canyon Country, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 965 $2,502 $2.59 1d 1 0.33mi
27303 Sara St Canyon Country, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 838 $2,402 $2.86 1d 6 0.36mi
Jakes Way Santa Clarita, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 830 $2,640 $3.18 1d 20 0.50mi
17350 Humphreys Pkwy Canyon Country, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1009 $3,248 $3.22 1d 65 0.65mi
27105 Silver Oak Ln Canyon Country, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1021 $3,070 $3.01 1d 25 0.77mi
27240 Luther Dr #509 Canyon Country, CA 1.0 1.0 652 $1,995 $3.06 1d 1 0.82mi

Listing history 24 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $129,900 Active 335 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $129,900 Active 334 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $129,900 Active 333 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $129,900 Active 332 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $129,900 Active 330 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $129,900 Active 329 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $129,900 Active 326 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $129,900 Active 325 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $129,900 Active 324 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $129,900 Active 321 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $129,900 Active 320 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $129,900 Active 319 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $129,900 Active 318 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $129,900 Active 317 DOM
  15. 2026-04-20
    price $129,900
  16. 2025-07-18
    listed $149,900 Active
  17. 2015-03-10
    soldstatus $39,000 Closed 610-char remark
    Show marketing remark (610 chars)

    Looking for comfortable living at a great price? Here is an immaculate two bedroom home with newer flooring, fresh paint, a cozy fenced side yard, lush landscaping. This home has front and back bedrooms for privacy, a large living area, roomy bathroom, in unit laundry area. No neighbor on one side so there's an open feeling. The long driveway can park three cars. This is located in a very well maintained rent controlled senior park (55 years or older) with clubhouse, and pool. Close to shopping, eating, commuting and bus lines. Washer, dryer, refrigerator and some furniture may be purchased separately.

  18. 2015-01-28
    status Backup Offers Accepted 610-char remark
    Show marketing remark (610 chars)

    Looking for comfortable living at a great price? Here is an immaculate two bedroom home with newer flooring, fresh paint, a cozy fenced side yard, lush landscaping. This home has front and back bedrooms for privacy, a large living area, roomy bathroom, in unit laundry area. No neighbor on one side so there's an open feeling. The long driveway can park three cars. This is located in a very well maintained rent controlled senior park (55 years or older) with clubhouse, and pool. Close to shopping, eating, commuting and bus lines. Washer, dryer, refrigerator and some furniture may be purchased separately.

  19. 2015-01-11
    price $39,000 610-char remark
    Show marketing remark (610 chars)

    Looking for comfortable living at a great price? Here is an immaculate two bedroom home with newer flooring, fresh paint, a cozy fenced side yard, lush landscaping. This home has front and back bedrooms for privacy, a large living area, roomy bathroom, in unit laundry area. No neighbor on one side so there's an open feeling. The long driveway can park three cars. This is located in a very well maintained rent controlled senior park (55 years or older) with clubhouse, and pool. Close to shopping, eating, commuting and bus lines. Washer, dryer, refrigerator and some furniture may be purchased separately.

  20. 2014-11-12
    listed $40,000 Active 610-char remark
    Show marketing remark (610 chars)

    Looking for comfortable living at a great price? Here is an immaculate two bedroom home with newer flooring, fresh paint, a cozy fenced side yard, lush landscaping. This home has front and back bedrooms for privacy, a large living area, roomy bathroom, in unit laundry area. No neighbor on one side so there's an open feeling. The long driveway can park three cars. This is located in a very well maintained rent controlled senior park (55 years or older) with clubhouse, and pool. Close to shopping, eating, commuting and bus lines. Washer, dryer, refrigerator and some furniture may be purchased separately.

  21. 2013-05-27
    soldstatus $15,000 Closed 157-char remark
    Show marketing remark (157 chars)

    Well maintained single wide in senior park. New exterior paint, cute little yard, parking for 2 cars. Appliances including fridge, washer and dryer included.

  22. 2013-05-17
    status Pending 157-char remark
    Show marketing remark (157 chars)

    Well maintained single wide in senior park. New exterior paint, cute little yard, parking for 2 cars. Appliances including fridge, washer and dryer included.

  23. 2013-04-24
    price $25,000 157-char remark
    Show marketing remark (157 chars)

    Well maintained single wide in senior park. New exterior paint, cute little yard, parking for 2 cars. Appliances including fridge, washer and dryer included.

  24. 2013-04-18
    listed $29,900 Active 157-char remark
    Show marketing remark (157 chars)

    Well maintained single wide in senior park. New exterior paint, cute little yard, parking for 2 cars. Appliances including fridge, washer and dryer included.

ⓘ 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
$263 · $22/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$987 · $82/mo
Expected delta
+$725/yr (+$60/mo · 275.8%)

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

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 22% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 8/10 Severe
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 6/10 Major 9 unhealthy d/yr today · 13 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
$34,685
− Mortgage interest
−$7,276
− Property taxes
−$263
− Insurance
−$650
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,775
− Management
−$2,775
− Depreciation
−$3,779
Taxable income
$17,167
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$4,120
After-tax cash flow
$14,194/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
William S. Hart Union High
NCES district ID
0642510
Math proficiency
52% ▬ 0.00%
Reading proficiency
72% ▲ 1.00%
Median HH income
$95,844
Composite
58.6/100
National rank
#2030
State rank
#155 of 1400 in CA

Livability — Santa Clarita

Score
70/100
State rank
#229
US rank
#7378

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Santa Clarita, CA
County
Los Angeles County · 9,444,647 people
City population
219,066
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Population (ZIP)
46,869
Household income
$117,969
Rent vs Own
35.1% rent · 64.9% own
Severe rent burden
1332.0

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 0.67)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 43% White 36% Two or more races 20% Asian 10% Black 6% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 29%
Common ancestry
Italian 2% Romanian 1% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
24% · Canada, South Korea, Vietnam
Languages at home
58% English-only · Spanish 30% Tagalog/Filipino 3% Other Indo-European 3%

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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Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -441.37%
Current HPI
322.2238
Rent YoY
▲ 3.81%
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

+334.4% since first listed
10 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-20 Price Changed $129,900 CRMLS
  • 2025-07-18 Listed $149,900 CRMLS
  • 2015-03-10 Sold (MLS) $39,000 CRMLS
  • 2015-01-28 Pending CRMLS
  • 2015-01-11 Price Changed $39,000 CRMLS
  • 2014-11-12 Listed $40,000 CRMLS
  • 2013-05-27 Sold (MLS) $15,000 CRMLS
  • 2013-05-17 Pending CRMLS
  • 2013-04-24 Price Changed $25,000 CRMLS
  • 2013-04-18 Listed $29,900 CRMLS

Property tax history

+5.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $263 · +5.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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