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1200 S Carpenter Rd #22
C+ Composite 61.6
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 +30.0/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.7/10.0
  • ARV discount +0.2/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$89,900

1200 S Carpenter Rd #22 · Modesto, CA 95351
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,248 sqft · Manufactured · 23 Days on market
Built 1981 Good condition Est $77k · 16% over

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

Welcome to 1200 S. Carpenter Rd, Space #22, a beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath mobile home located in a desirable gated community with a pool. Perfect for downsizing or for mom and dad, this home offers comfortable living in a quiet, well-kept setting. Prime central location just minutes from Highway 99, the mall, Costco, pharmacies, car wash, dining, and moreeverything is truly a stone's throw away.

Key facts

  • Gated community
  • Central location
  • Pool

Tags

GATED COMMUNITYPOOLCENTRAL LOCATION

Property features AI

Finance

  • HOA & community: Not part of an association; Located in a senior community; Land lease required ($900 monthly)

Exterior

  • Parking: No garage
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
  • Home design: Manufactured home (double wide) located in a park; Built in 1981; Skirted with wood
  • Construction: Shingle roof; Modiline make
  • Exterior features: Landscaped front

Interior

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher; Electric cooktop
  • Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms
  • Flooring: Vinyl flooring
  • Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms with tub and separate shower stall(s)
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
  • Interior features: Stone and laminate countertops; Kitchen open to family/dining area; Living room with unspecified additional feature
  • Laundry & utility: Indoor laundry area with 220V outlet

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 $90k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $477 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $90k).
  • Recommended offer: $89k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 12.7% vs local median 3.2% in Modesto — 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 (#451 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: housing A+; Watch: amenities C-, schools D+, health & safety D+.
  • Modesto City Elementary (urban): math 15% / reading 26% proficiency, ranked #462 of 517 in CA (top 89%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 77% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: 109 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 923 units permitted in Stanislaus County in 2024 (63 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $622 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Stanislaus 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 $25k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 23 days — a 2% lower offer ($89k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $88,551 (1.5% 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 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?
  3. Crime grade is F 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
1.55%
Cap rate
12.67%
Cash-on-cash
22.76%
DSCR
2.01
GRM
5.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$77,376
Comps found
7
Show comp detail 7 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1200 S Carpenter Rd #144 0.13mi 2/2.0 1,344 (+8%) 1mo $83,000 $62 80
1200 S Carpenter Rd #66 0.20mi 2/2.0 1,248 (0%) 15mo $85,000 $68 79
1200 S Carpenter Rd #74 0.13mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,248 (0%) 15mo $55,000 $44 76
1200 S Carpenter Rd #72 0.00mi 2/2.0 1,344 (+8%) 16mo $89,800 $67 74
1200 S Carpenter Rd #133 0.00mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,344 (+8%) 11mo $90,000 $67 73
1200 S Carpenter Rd #40 0.12mi 2/2.0 1,344 (+8%) 18mo $50,000 $37 67
1200 Carpenter Rd 0.06mi 2/2.0 1,080 (-14%) 17mo $35,000 $32 61

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
15.7%
Equity multiple
1.63×
Total profit
$15,861
Equity at exit
$13,404
10-year hold
IRR
24.3%
Equity multiple
3.11×
Total profit
$53,051
Equity at exit
$7,773

Cash invested: $25,172 (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 95351

Active inventory
109
Price-to-rent
5.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,391 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$471
Tax est. 1.5%
$112 /mo · $1,348/yr
Insurance
$37
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$292
Net cashflow
$477

Break-even live

Break-even rent $786
Max offer price $89,900
Occupancy floor 61%

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
$22,475
Closing costs
$2,697
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 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
814 2nd St Unit 2 Modesto, CA 2.0 1.0 700 $1,350 $1.93 21d 1 1.26mi
909 4th St Unit a Modesto, CA 1.0 1.0 758 $900 $1.19 21d 1 1.35mi

Listing history 16 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $89,900 Active 23 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $89,900 Active 22 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $89,900 Active 21 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $89,900 Active 20 DOM
  5. 2026-06-14
    days on market $89,900 Active 18 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $89,900 Active 17 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $89,900 Active 15 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $89,900 Active 14 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $89,900 Active 13 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $89,900 Active 12 DOM
  11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $89,900 Active 9 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $89,900 Active 8 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $89,900 Active 7 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $89,900 Active 6 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $89,900 Active 5 DOM
  16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $89,900 Active 4 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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 6/10 Major
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥102°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 10/10 Extreme 33 unhealthy d/yr today · 38 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$16,689
− Mortgage interest
−$5,036
− Property taxes
−$1,348
− Insurance
−$450
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,335
− Management
−$1,335
− Depreciation
−$2,615
Taxable income
$4,570
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,097
After-tax cash flow
$4,632/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 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This well-maintained mobile home in a desirable gated community offers a good investment opportunity with minimal repairs and potential for value enhancement through cosmetic updates.

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Paint exterior siding — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and home value.
  • Both Replace ceiling fans with modern fixtures — Modern fans can improve aesthetics and energy efficiency.
  • Both Install smart home devices — Smart home devices can increase convenience and property value.
  • Both Add outdoor lighting — Outdoor lighting can enhance safety and curb appeal.
  • Resale Upgrade kitchen appliances — Upgraded appliances can attract more buyers and increase value.
  • Both Install a smart thermostat — A smart thermostat can improve energy efficiency and comfort, increasing property value.
  • Both Add a small garden or planter box — A small garden can enhance curb appeal and add value to the property.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Resale Paint exterior siding — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and home value.
  • Both Replace ceiling fans with modern fixtures — Modern fans can improve aesthetics and energy efficiency.
  • Both Install smart home devices — Smart home devices can increase convenience and property value.
  • Both Add outdoor lighting — Outdoor lighting can enhance safety and curb appeal.
  • Resale Upgrade kitchen appliances — Upgraded appliances can attract more buyers and increase value.
  • Both Install a smart thermostat — A smart thermostat can improve energy efficiency and comfort, increasing property value.
  • Both Add a small garden or planter box — A small garden can enhance curb appeal and add value to the property.

ⓘ 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
Modesto City Elementary
NCES district ID
0625130
Math proficiency
15% ▼ -7.00%
Reading proficiency
26% ▼ -5.00%
Median HH income
$39,725
Composite
17.31/100
National rank
#9083
State rank
#462 of 517 in CA

Livability — Modesto

Score
63/100
State rank
#451
US rank
#15229

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Modesto, CA
County
Stanislaus County · 445,786 people
City population
225,261
Metro
Modesto, CA
Population (ZIP)
48,498
Household income
$58,275
Rent vs Own
51.7% rent · 48.3% own
Severe rent burden
1964.0

Population outlook (Stanislaus County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
579,493 people
By 2030
598,000 · +3.2%
By 2040
630,930 · +8.9%
By 2050
658,300 · +13.6%
By 2075
712,363 · +22.9%
By 2100
719,805 · +24.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Hispanic (76%)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 76% Two or more races 40% White 13% Asian 5% Black 3% Native American 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 72%
Common ancestry
Russian 1% Lithuanian 1% Slovak 1%
Foreign-born
30% · Canada
Languages at home
34% English-only · Spanish 62% Other Asian/Pacific 2% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Stanislaus

2024 margin
R (+11.0) · D 43.2% · R 54.2% · Other 2.6%
2008→2024 swing
-12.7pp toward R · 2008: 1.7pp · 2024: -11.0pp
All cycles
2024: R+11.0 2020: D+0.8 2016: D+0.6 2012: D+0.7 2008: D+1.7

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -405.77%
Current HPI
360.246
Rent YoY
Metro
Modesto, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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