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3750 Paradise Rd #100
B Composite 72.45
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 +5.4/10.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.3/5.0
  • Livability +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$84,000

3750 Paradise Rd #100 · Eastern Goleta Valley, CA 93105
1 bd · 1.0 ba · 400 sqft · Manufactured · 50 Days on market
Built 1988 Good condition ↓ 6% since listing

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

Listing remarks

Tranquil Environment. Mountain, River, Lake Retreat. Hiking. Your own Santa Ynez Valley Oasis, while beautiful Santa Barbara City is only 25 minutes. Affordable get-away 1bed/1 bath cabin (manufactured home) is located in Rancho Oso camping grounds. Can be lived in 210 days a year - not rented. Access to 2 swimming pools (One is Heated), hot tub, horseback rental peridocially. Country store, recreation/lounging building. Renewable yearly lease includes water, sewer and trash. Check w/ Office on site for all Fees. Transfer thru DMV. Freshly painted with newer vinyl topped plank flooring. This is only (1) of a few private manufactured homes up there at Rancho Los Osos that can be purchased. C

Key facts

  • Country store
  • Hot tub
  • 2 parking spots

Tags

MOUNTAIN RIVER LAKE RETREATACCESS TO SWIMMING POOLSHOT TUBHORSEBACK RIDING GUIDED TOURSCOUNTRY STORERECREATION LOUNGING ROOM

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Located near El Gaucho Road cross street; Views include mountains and scenic setting; Lot characteristics: level, mountain, rural; Zoning: other
  • HOA & community: Homeowners association with pool and play area; Association fee includes water

Exterior

  • Utilities: Sewer: other
  • Home design: Cabin-style property; Single story; One building; Property faces a natural/mountain setting
  • Construction: Wood siding; Composition roof; Other foundation; Other structures include stables and a ranch office
  • Exterior features: Hot tub; Other exterior features

Interior

  • Kitchen: Refrigerator; Gas stove
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
  • Interior features: Good condition; Dining area in the kitchen
  • Laundry & utility: Laundry not in-unit

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 $84k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($17k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $84k).
  • Recommended offer: $81k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 27.7% vs local median 1.2% in Eastern Goleta Valley — 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: area grade B — affects rentability + tenant quality, not the cash-flow math above.
  • College Elementary (town): math 50% / reading 65% proficiency, ranked #234 of 1,400 in CA (top 17%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.0%/yr); 58 active listings in the ZIP; high-income renter base; 719 units permitted in Santa Barbara County in 2024 (217 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $581 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Santa Barbara County population projected at +20% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $24k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 50 days — a 3% lower offer ($81k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts since 6y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $36k (30%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $68/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe flood risk; severe wildfire risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $81,480 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 50 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  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
3.13%
Cap rate
27.69%
Cash-on-cash
76.43%
DSCR
4.40
GRM
2.7

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.04% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
72.8%
Equity multiple
4.30×
Total profit
$77,663
Equity at exit
$12,525
10-year hold
IRR
76.6%
Equity multiple
8.89×
Total profit
$185,683
Equity at exit
$7,263

Cash invested: $23,520 (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 93105

Rents YoY
3.0%
Active inventory
58
Price-to-rent
2.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,631 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$441
Tax est. 1.5%
$105 /mo · $1,260/yr
Insurance
$35
Flood insurance flood zone
−$68 /mo · $814/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$553
Net cashflow
$1,430

Break-even live

Break-even rent $821
Max offer price $84,000
Occupancy floor 41%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,488 -5% $1,459 +0% $1,430 +5% $1,401 +10% $1,372
Rent -10% $1,222 -5% $1,326 +0% $1,430 +5% $1,534 +10% $1,638
Rate -1.0pp $1,472 -0.5pp $1,452 base $1,430 +0.5pp $1,408 +1.0pp $1,386

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
$21,000
Closing costs
$2,520
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.

Listing history 27 events

  1. 2026-06-19
    price $84,000 Active 50 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $89,000 Active 50 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $89,000 Active 49 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $89,000 Active 48 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $89,000 Active 47 DOM
  6. 2026-06-14
    days on market $89,000 Active 45 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $89,000 Active 44 DOM
  8. 2026-06-10
    days on market $89,000 Active 42 DOM
  9. 2026-06-09
    days on market $89,000 Active 41 DOM
  10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $89,000 Active 40 DOM
  11. 2026-06-07
    pricedays on market $89,000 Active 39 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $99,000 Active 35 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $99,000 Active 34 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $99,000 Active 33 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $99,000 Active 32 DOM
  16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $99,000 Active 31 DOM
  17. 2026-05-09
    status Active
  18. 2026-04-25
    historical
  19. 2026-04-21
    price $99,000
  20. 2026-04-15
    listed $120,000 Active
  21. 2021-08-17
    historical
  22. 2021-07-06
    status Active
  23. 2021-07-02
    status Pending
  24. 2021-07-01
    historical
  25. 2021-06-02
    listed $89,999 Active
  26. 2021-03-26
    historical
  27. 2020-09-25
    listed $105,000 Active

ⓘ 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 D · 99% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 9/10 Extreme
  • 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 8 d/yr ≥96°F today · 22 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 6/10 Major 10 unhealthy d/yr today · 10 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$31,572
− Mortgage interest
−$4,705
− Property taxes
−$1,260
− Insurance
−$1,234
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,526
− Management
−$2,526
− Depreciation
−$2,444
Taxable income
$16,878
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$4,051
After-tax cash flow
$13,111/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 · 10 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This manufactured home is in good condition with fresh paint and newer flooring. It offers a tranquil environment with access to amenities and a swimming pool. Minor improvements can further enhance its curb appeal and value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value
  • Both Painting exterior — Fresh paint can make the home more appealing
  • Both Upgrading air conditioning unit — Improves comfort and energy efficiency

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and adds value
  • Both Painting exterior — Fresh paint can make the home more appealing
  • Both Upgrading air conditioning unit — Improves comfort and energy efficiency

ⓘ 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
College Elementary
NCES district ID
0609330
Math proficiency
50% ▬ 0.00%
Reading proficiency
65% ▲ 5.00%
Median HH income
$88,496
Composite
54.36/100
National rank
#2919
State rank
#234 of 1400 in CA

Livability — Eastern Goleta Valley

No livability data for this city. (Only ~50 U.S. cities are tracked.)

Census & demographics

County
Santa Barbara County · 410,380 people
City population
34,619
Metro
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Population (ZIP)
24,437
Household income
$138,286
Rent vs Own
47.2% rent · 52.8% own
Severe rent burden
1436.0

Population outlook (Santa Barbara County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
484,679 people
By 2030
505,323 · +4.3%
By 2040
545,783 · +12.6%
By 2050
584,263 · +20.5%
By 2075
682,586 · +40.8%
By 2100
723,188 · +49.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (67%)
Race & ethnicity
White 67% Hispanic / Latino 22% Two or more races 14% Asian 3% Black 1% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 18%
Common ancestry
Italian 4% Romanian 4% Lithuanian 3%
Foreign-born
13% · Canada, China, South Korea
Languages at home
82% English-only · Spanish 11% Other Indo-European 2% German/W. Germanic 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Santa Barbara

2024 margin
Strong D (+26.7) · D 61.8% · R 35.1% · Other 3.1%
2008→2024 swing
+3.8pp toward D · 2008: 22.9pp · 2024: 26.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+26.7 2020: D+32.1 2016: D+28.2 2012: D+17.1 2008: D+22.9

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -793.90%
Current HPI
335.4294
Rent YoY
▲ 3.04%
Metro
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-5.7% since first listed
11 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-09 Relisted SBMLS
  • 2026-04-25 Listing Removed SBMLS
  • 2026-04-21 Price Changed $99,000 SBMLS
  • 2026-04-15 Listed $120,000 SBMLS
  • 2021-08-17 Listing Removed SBMLS
  • 2021-07-06 Relisted SBMLS
  • 2021-07-02 Pending SBMLS
  • 2021-07-01 Listing Removed SBMLS
  • 2021-06-02 Listed $89,999 SBMLS
  • 2021-03-26 Listing Removed SBMLS
  • 2020-09-25 Listed $105,000 SBMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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