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3700 Buchanan St #164
C+ Composite 62.53
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
  • Rent growth +3.4/5.0
  • Schools +3.4/10.0
  • Livability +3.3/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$149,900

3700 Buchanan St #164 · Riverside, CA 92503
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,440 sqft · Manufactured public records · 91 Days on market
Built 1973 $104/sqft · 36% above area Est $110k · 36% over

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

BACK ON THE MARKET AND DRASTICALLY REDUCED!!! SELLER WILL PAY THE BUYERS 1ST MONTHS SPACE RENT!! This beautifully remodeled 2 bed, 2 bath home in a great 55+ community is a must see. INCLUDES ALL NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLICANCES INCLUDING A NEW REFRIGERATOR! This home has been completely remodeled and is simply gorgeous! Central air and central heat! 1440 SF of living space plus a large screen room and it is located in a prime location of the park. The home sets adjacent to the pool and Community Clubhouse! The beautiful, large kitchen WITH AN ADD ON SCREEN ROOM and the large master features dual sinks in the bath area. This home even has a new roof!! You must see this one!

Key facts

  • Central heat
  • Remodeled
  • Large screen room

Tags

REMODELEDNEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCESCENTRAL AIRCENTRAL HEATLARGE SCREEN ROOMADJACENT TO THE POOL

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 $150k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($13k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $150k).
  • Recommended offer: $136k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 15.2% vs local median 3.0% in Riverside — 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 66/100 on livability (#337 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: housing A+, employment A-, commute B+; Watch: schools C-, health & safety D, crime F.
  • Alvord Unified (urban): math 28% / reading 42% proficiency, ranked #852 of 1,400 in CA (top 61%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 63% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.4%/yr); 196 active listings in the ZIP; 19 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 5d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 9,195 units permitted in Riverside County in 2024 (1,512 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 34% of the median local income ($96k/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 $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Riverside County population projected at +22% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.4% rent growth), your $42k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 91 days — a 9% lower offer ($136k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts since 17y 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 $16k; list at $150k implies a 837% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 6→17/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $136,409 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 91 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% 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. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
1.82%
Cap rate
15.25%
Cash-on-cash
31.98%
DSCR
2.42
GRM
4.6

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$109,982
List price
$149,900
Delta
36.29%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
3700 Buchanan St #132 0.00mi 2/2.0 1,440 (0%) 2mo $158,000 $110 94
3700 Buchanan St #28 0.00mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,440 (0%) 4mo $80,000 $56 88
3700 Buchanan St #108 0.00mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,456 (+1%) 3mo $189,900 $130 87
3700 Buchanan St #105 0.00mi 2/2.0 1,344 (-7%) 1mo $86,000 $64 84
3500 Buchanan St #21 0.27mi 2/2.0 1,440 (0%) 3mo $87,500 $61 81
3500 Buchanan St #30 0.16mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,440 (0%) 4mo $81,095 $56 80
3700 Buchanan St #98 0.00mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,344 (-7%) 2mo $120,000 $89 78
3500 Buchanan St #128 0.20mi 2/2.0 1,488 (+3%) 3mo $72,000 $48 78
3500 Buchanan St #230 0.16mi 2/2.0 1,356 (-6%) 3mo $173,000 $128 76
3500 Buchanan #73 0.16mi 2/2.0 1,344 (-7%) 2mo $71,111 $53 76
3500 Buchanan #103 0.16mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,344 (-7%) 1mo $139,900 $104 72
3663 Buchanan #112 0.32mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,344 (-7%) 1mo $169,000 $126 64

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 · 3.41% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
27.4%
Equity multiple
2.15×
Total profit
$48,111
Equity at exit
$22,351
10-year hold
IRR
35.2%
Equity multiple
4.30×
Total profit
$138,456
Equity at exit
$12,961

Cash invested: $41,972 (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 92503

Rents YoY
3.4%
Active inventory
196
Price-to-rent
4.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,727 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$786
Tax est. 1.5%
$187 /mo · $2,248/yr
Insurance
$62
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$573
Net cashflow
$1,118

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,311
Max offer price $149,900
Occupancy floor 54%

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
$37,475
Closing costs
$4,497
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 19 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2930 Via Milano Outside Area (Inside Ca), CA 1.0 2.0 1007 $2,500 $2.48 43d 1 0.50mi
371 Dylan Cir Corona, CA 3.0 2.0 1625 $3,500 $2.15 4d 1 0.65mi
3713 Calle Curacso Riverside, CA 3.0 2.5 1300 $3,090 $2.38 43d 1 0.67mi
3713 Calle Curacso Riverside, CA 3.0 2.0 1300 $3,090 $2.38 16d 1 0.67mi
545 Hamilton Dr Corona, CA 1.0 1.0 900 $1,900 $2.11 24d 1 0.88mi
3957 Pierce St Riverside, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 845 $2,795 $3.31 1d 31 0.88mi
2365 Promenade Ave Corona, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 892 $2,557 $2.87 1d 18 1.03mi
11520 Magnolia Ave Riverside, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 851 $2,634 $3.09 2d 7 1.15mi
13370 Magnolia Ave Corona, CA 3.0 2.0 900 $2,450 $2.72 43d 1 1.17mi
11711 Collett Ave Riverside, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1018 $3,229 $3.17 1d 21 1.20mi
4408 Ambs Dr Riverside, CA 3.0 2.0 1470 $3,040 $2.07 43d 1 1.26mi
2235 Treehouse Ln Corona, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 886 $2,770 $3.12 1d 17 1.27mi
2361 Mary Helen St Unit 102 Corona, CA 2.0 1.5 1000 $2,395 $2.40 1d 1 1.32mi
2341 Mary Helen St Unit 104 Corona, CA 3.0 2.5 1000 $2,550 $2.55 43d 1 1.33mi
3827 Grant St #54 Corona, CA 3.0 2.5 1354 $3,250 $2.40 4d 1 1.35mi
2215 Lakeside Pl Corona, CA 2.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1043 $2,244 $2.15 2d 26 1.38mi
2178 Stoneridge Dr Corona, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 946 $2,576 $2.72 1d 10 1.45mi
2225 Collett Ave Corona, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1117 $2,997 $2.68 1d 33 1.46mi
2235 Indigo Hills Dr #6 Corona, CA 2.0 2.0 1380 $2,950 $2.14 43d 1 1.49mi

Listing history 24 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $149,900 Active 91 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $149,900 Active 90 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $149,900 Active 89 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $149,900 Active 88 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $149,900 Active 86 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $149,900 Active 85 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $149,900 Active 82 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $149,900 Active 81 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $149,900 Active 80 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $149,900 Active 77 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $149,900 Active 76 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $149,900 Active 75 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $149,900 Active 74 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $149,900 Active 73 DOM
  15. 2026-03-19
    listed $149,900 Active 689-char remark
    Show marketing remark (689 chars)

    BACK ON THE MARKET AND DRASTICALLY REDUCED!!! SELLER WILL PAY THE BUYERS 1ST MONTHS SPACE RENT!! This beautifully remodeled 2 bed, 2 bath home in a great 55+ community is a must see. INCLUDES ALL NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLICANCES INCLUDING A NEW REFRIGERATOR! This home has been completely remodeled and is simply gorgeous! Central air and central heat! 1440 SF of living space plus a large screen room and it is located in a prime location of the park. The home sets adjacent to the pool and Community Clubhouse! The beautiful, large kitchen WITH AN ADD ON SCREEN ROOM and the large master features dual sinks in the bath area. This home even has a new roof!! You must see this one!

  16. 2026-03-18
    historical
  17. 2026-03-16
    status Active
  18. 2026-03-16
    historical
  19. 2025-07-23
    status Active
  20. 2025-07-15
    listed $158,000 Active
  21. 2025-07-14
    historical
  22. 2009-08-25
    soldstatus $16,000 Closed
  23. 2009-07-22
    historical
  24. 2009-06-02
    listed $19,900

ⓘ 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 8/10 Severe
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 6 d/yr ≥102°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 9/10 Extreme 19 unhealthy d/yr today · 23 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$32,724
− Mortgage interest
−$8,397
− Property taxes
−$2,248
− Insurance
−$750
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,618
− Management
−$2,618
− Depreciation
−$4,361
Taxable income
$11,733
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,816
After-tax cash flow
$10,605/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
Alvord Unified
NCES district ID
0602430
Math proficiency
28% ▲ 1.00%
Reading proficiency
42% ▲ 2.00%
Median HH income
$58,965
Composite
33.81/100
National rank
#10383
State rank
#852 of 1400 in CA

Livability — Riverside

Score
66/100
State rank
#337
US rank
#11613

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Riverside, CA
County
Riverside County · 2,287,001 people
City population
367,890
Metro
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
Population (ZIP)
88,395
Household income
$96,268
Rent vs Own
33.0% rent · 67.0% own
Severe rent burden
2337.0

Population outlook (Riverside County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
2,664,475 people
By 2030
2,802,692 · +5.2%
By 2040
3,050,904 · +14.5%
By 2050
3,256,783 · +22.2%
By 2075
3,655,058 · +37.2%
By 2100
3,766,594 · +41.4%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 61% White 24% Two or more races 15% Asian 8% Black 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 52%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 1% Italian 1% Slovak 1%
Foreign-born
27% · Canada, Vietnam, South Korea
Languages at home
44% English-only · Spanish 45% Other Indo-European 2% Tagalog/Filipino 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Riverside

2024 margin
Toss-up / Even · D 48.0% · R 49.3% · Other 2.6%
2008→2024 swing
-3.6pp toward R · 2008: 2.3pp · 2024: -1.3pp
All cycles
2024: R+1.3 2020: D+8.0 2016: D+4.3 2012: R+0.4 2008: D+2.3

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -414.52%
Current HPI
393.407
Rent YoY
▲ 3.41%
Metro
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+653.3% since first listed
10 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-19 Listed $149,900 CRMLS
  • 2026-03-18 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2026-03-16 Relisted CRMLS
  • 2026-03-16 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2025-07-23 Relisted CRMLS
  • 2025-07-15 Listed $158,000 CRMLS
  • 2025-07-14 Coming Soon CRMLS
  • 2009-08-25 Sold (MLS) $16,000 CRMLS
  • 2009-07-22 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2009-06-02 Listed $19,900 CRMLS

Property tax history

-4.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $178 · +4.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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