2017 W Sonja Dr #72 · Rosamond, CA 93560

$189,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,792 sqft · Manufactured public records · 26 Days on market

Built 2006 Est $161k · 17% over

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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
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +8.9/10.0
• Appreciation +6.2/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Livability +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +2.2/10.0
• ARV discount +0.0/15.0

Listing remarks MLS

Handyman or Investor special! This spacious home is almost 1800 sq/ft and was built in 2006. Other homes this and other parks, that have been in great condition have sold for $80K- $100K! One that was only 1493 sq/ft sold for $86,500! This home was used as a rental and was abused! It needs new flooring, paint, and Air Conditioning as well as other minor repairs. With lots of elbow grease and hard work, this can be a lovely home. The carport will easily fit 2 full sized vehicles. The lots in this mobile home park are larger than most. Don't let this opportunity slip away.

Key facts

• Community pool
• Built 2006
• Listed 25 days

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: All ages allowed in the park
• Financial info: Deposit listed as $5,000 (verify with park)
• HOA & community: Park-managed community (Desert Rose Estates) — contact park for space rent and deposits; Park deposit and new space rent to be verified with park; Park manager: Mr. Desert Rose Park, phone [phone]

Exterior

• Utilities: Utilities available (verified)
• Home design: Mobile home (manufactured 2006); Redman Crestpoint model; Skirted; Space number #72; Park name: Desert Rose Estates; Entry level: Agent measured
• Construction: Combination exterior; Metal roof; 64 ft long by 28 ft wide
• Exterior features: Front fencing; Awning; Porch; Community pool

Interior

• Kitchen: Electric range
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central air (evaporator); Central electric heat
• Interior features: Electric range

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $189k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $945 ($11k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $189k).
• Recommended offer: $186k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 12.3% vs local median 4.3% in Rosamond — 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 49/100 on livability (#1,178 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: housing A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, amenities F.
• Southern Kern Unified (town): math 25% / reading 25% proficiency, ranked #387 of 517 in CA (top 75%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 67% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 461 active listings in the ZIP; 11 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 17d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 3,244 units permitted in Kern County in 2024 (73 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 41% of the median local income ($77k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $6k of equity ($1k loan paydown + $5k appreciation (2.4% local appreciation)).
• Kern County population projected at +17% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (2.4% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $53k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 6, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$31k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 26 days — a 2% lower offer ($186k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts since 6y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $52k; list at $189k implies a 263% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 5→13/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $186,165 (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 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?
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: 1.39% ✓
• Cap rate: 12.30%
• Cash-on-cash: 21.44%
• DSCR: 1.95
• GRM: 6.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $161,280
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
2017 Windcurrent Dr #126	0.25mi	3/2.0	1,782 (-1%)	0mo	$140,000	$79	87
1550 W 20th St #25	0.22mi	3/2.0	1,880 (+5%)	1mo	$170,000	$90	81
2000 Windflow Dr #76	0.36mi	3/2.0	1,762 (-2%)	1mo	$185,000	$105	79
2024 Colleen Dr #52	0.02mi	3/2.0	1,680 (-6%)	11mo	$150,000	$89	79
2112 Windflower Dr #116	0.26mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,836 (+2%)	13mo	$200,000	$109	68
1550 W 20th St #18	0.22mi	3/2.0	1,600 (-11%)	5mo	$160,000	$100	67
1550 20th W	0.23mi	3/2.0	1,600 (-11%)	5mo	$175,000	$109	67
2013 Windbreak Dr #4	0.45mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,850 (+3%)	6mo	$150,000	$81	64
2016 Windbreak Dr #22	0.41mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,850 (+3%)	10mo	$163,000	$88	62
1550 20th St W #97	0.22mi	3/2.0	1,600 (-11%)	12mo	$162,000	$101	62
2001 Windbreak Dr #1	0.44mi	3/2.0	1,836 (+2%)	18mo	$79,900	$44	61
2021 Windharp #30	0.40mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,536 (-14%)	1mo	$108,000	$70	52

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

2.4% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 26.5%
• Equity multiple: 2.46×
• Total profit: $77,032
• Equity at exit: $78,724

10-year hold

• IRR: 27.7%
• Equity multiple: 4.73×
• Total profit: $197,262
• Equity at exit: $116,664

Cash invested: $52,920 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 93560

• Home prices YoY: 0.6%
• Active inventory: 461
• Price-to-rent: 6.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,622 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$991
• Tax from tax record: −$56 /mo · $676/yr
• Insurance: −$79
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$551
• Net cashflow: $945

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,426

Max offer price $189,000

Occupancy floor 59%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $1,052	-5% $999	+0% $945	+5% $892	+10% $838
Rent	-10% $738	-5% $842	+0% $945	+5% $1,049	+10% $1,153
Rate	-1.0pp $1,041	-0.5pp $994	base $945	+0.5pp $897	+1.0pp $847

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: $47,250
• Closing costs: $5,670
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 11 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1943 Pengilley Ave Rosamond, CA	3.0	2.0	1379	$2,600	$1.89	0d	1	0.44mi
1953 Marie Ave Apt A Rosamond, CA	4.0	3.0	1753	$2,550	$1.45	45d	1	0.50mi
1953 Marie Ave Apt A Rosamond, CA	4.0	3.0	1753	$2,550	$1.45	4d	1	0.50mi
2051 Candice Ave Rosamond, CA	3.0	2.0	1345	$2,395	$1.78	16d	1	0.88mi
3017 Via Bella Rosa Ave Rosamond, CA	4.0	2.0	1820	$2,800	$1.54	45d	1	1.16mi
1838 Center St Unit A Rosamond, CA	3.0	2.5	1495	$2,000	$1.34	0d	1	1.16mi
1838 Center St Unit A Rosamond, CA	3.0	2.5	1475	$2,000	$1.36	11d	1	1.16mi
2917 La Calle Audaz Ave Rosamond, CA	4.0	2.5	2583	$2,900	$1.12	0d	1	1.20mi
3124 Via Bella Rosa Ave Rosamond, CA	4.0	2.0	1809	$3,200	$1.77	45d	1	1.25mi
2910 B St Rosamond, CA	2.0	1.5	1775	$1,542	$0.87	20d	1	1.38mi
3356 Firebush Ave Rosamond, CA	4.0	2.0	1612	$2,550	$1.58	21d	1	1.46mi

Listing history 19 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $189,000 Active 26 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $189,000 Active 23 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $189,000 Active 22 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $189,000 Active 21 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $189,000 Active 20 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $189,000 Active 18 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $189,000 Active 17 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $189,000 Active 14 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $189,000 Active 13 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $189,000 Active 12 DOM
11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $189,000 Active 9 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $189,000 Active 8 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $189,000 Active 7 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $189,000 Active 6 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $189,000 Active 5 DOM
16. 2026-05-26
    listed $189,000 Active
17. 2020-09-11
    historical 580-char remark

    Show marketing remark (580 chars)

    Handyman or Investor special! This spacious home is almost 1800 sq/ft and was built in 2006. Other homes this and other parks, that have been in great condition have sold for $80K- $100K! One that was only 1493 sq/ft sold for $86,500! This home was used as a rental and was abused! It needs new flooring, paint, and Air Conditioning as well as other minor repairs. With lots of elbow grease and hard work, this can be a lovely home. The carport will easily fit 2 full sized vehicles. The lots in this mobile home park are larger than most. Don't let this opportunity slip away.

18. 2020-09-10
    soldstatus $52,000 Closed 580-char remark

    Show marketing remark (580 chars)

    Handyman or Investor special! This spacious home is almost 1800 sq/ft and was built in 2006. Other homes this and other parks, that have been in great condition have sold for $80K- $100K! One that was only 1493 sq/ft sold for $86,500! This home was used as a rental and was abused! It needs new flooring, paint, and Air Conditioning as well as other minor repairs. With lots of elbow grease and hard work, this can be a lovely home. The carport will easily fit 2 full sized vehicles. The lots in this mobile home park are larger than most. Don't let this opportunity slip away.

19. 2020-08-06
    listed $54,900 Active 580-char remark

    Show marketing remark (580 chars)

    Handyman or Investor special! This spacious home is almost 1800 sq/ft and was built in 2006. Other homes this and other parks, that have been in great condition have sold for $80K- $100K! One that was only 1493 sq/ft sold for $86,500! This home was used as a rental and was abused! It needs new flooring, paint, and Air Conditioning as well as other minor repairs. With lots of elbow grease and hard work, this can be a lovely home. The carport will easily fit 2 full sized vehicles. The lots in this mobile home park are larger than most. Don't let this opportunity slip away.

ⓘ 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: $676 · $56/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,436 · $120/mo
• Expected delta: +$760/yr (+$63/mo · 112.4%)

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 5 d/yr ≥101°F today · 13 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 8/10 Severe 16 unhealthy d/yr today · 21 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $31,469
• − Mortgage interest: −$10,587
• − Property taxes: −$676
• − Insurance: −$945
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,518
• − Management: −$2,518
• − Depreciation: −$5,498
• Taxable income: $8,728
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,095
• After-tax cash flow: $9,251/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: Southern Kern Unified
• NCES district ID: 0637620
• Math proficiency: 25% ▲ 7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 25% ▼ -8.00%
• Median HH income: $54,523
• Composite: 22.5/100
• National rank: #8093
• State rank: #387 of 517 in CA

Livability — Rosamond

• Score: 49/100
• State rank: #1178
• US rank: #25952

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Rosamond, CA
• County: Kern County · 710,371 people
• City population: 22,119
• Metro: Bakersfield, CA
• Population (ZIP): 22,119
• Household income: $77,431
• Rent vs Own: 22.6% rent · 77.4% own
• Severe rent burden: 425.0

Population outlook (Kern County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 947,286 people
• By 2030: 978,984 · +3.3%
• By 2040: 1,045,018 · +10.3%
• By 2050: 1,105,232 · +16.7%
• By 2075: 1,229,538 · +29.8%
• By 2100: 1,238,059 · +30.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.68)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 45% White 32% Two or more races 17% Black 13% Asian 3% Native American 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 35%
• Common ancestry: Portuguese 2% Italian 2% Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 13% · Canada
• Languages at home: 68% English-only · Spanish 28% Other Indo-European 2% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Kern

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+21.1) · D 38.2% · R 59.3% · Other 2.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: -3.3pp toward R · 2008: -17.8pp · 2024: -21.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+21.1 2020: R+10.2 2016: R+15.0 2012: R+20.9 2008: R+17.8

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 2.40%
• Current HPI: 403.7206
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Bakersfield, CA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.21%
• F500 in state: 116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Technology	27	$1,492B
▸Financial Services	3	$174B
▸Retail	3	$44B
▸Insurance	3	$26B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$115B
▸Pharmaceuticals / Biotech	2	$62B

Price history

+244.3% since first listed

4 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-26 Listed $189,000 AVMLS
• 2020-09-11 Listing Removed — AVMLS
• 2020-09-10 Sold (MLS) $52,000 AVMLS
• 2020-08-06 Listed $54,900 AVMLS

Property tax history

+4.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $676 · +7.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.