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322 Bluebird Ln
C+ Composite 62.56
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
  • Livability +3.6/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.9/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +2.4/10.0
  • ARV discount +1.1/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$160,000

322 Bluebird Ln · Folsom, CA 95630
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · Manufactured · 81 Days on market
Built 1977 $128/sqft · 14% above area Est $140k · 14% over

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

THIS ONE WONT LAST LONG!!WHOLE NEW LOOK COMING SOON! VERY OPEN FLOOR PLAN. . NEW ROOF!! NEW HOT WATER HEATER!! NEW CARPET BEING INSTALLED JULY 13!! REMAINING FURNITURE IS BEING REMOVED JUNE 23RD. . LIGHT AND CHEERY INSIDE. .EXTRA SITTING ROOM ON SIDE OF HOME, COULD BE USED AS A BEDROOM OR JUST TO RELAX . .GREAT SURROUNDINGS, BEAUTIFUL TREES. .THE PARK IS CLOSE TO OLD TOWN FOLSOM, AND GREAT SHOPPING. CLOSE TO LAKE FOLSOM. .. GREAT NEIGHBORS WITH LOTS OF ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK!!HOME HAS JUST BEEN PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE. .. PARK APPLICATION AND PARK RULES ARE ATTACHED TO LISTING. .. .

Key facts

  • Open floor plan
  • Extra sitting room
  • New roof

Tags

OPEN FLOOR PLANNEW ROOFEXTRA SITTING ROOMCLOSE TO OLD TOWN FOLSOM

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/1.5-bath manufactured listed at $160k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $903 ($11k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $160k).
  • Recommended offer: $150k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 13.1% vs local median 2.5% in Folsom — 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 72/100 on livability (#190 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, housing A+, schools A; Watch: amenities D, commute F, cost of living F.
  • Folsom-Cordova Unified (urban): math 25% / reading 25% proficiency, ranked #365 of 517 in CA (top 71%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.7%/yr); 422 active listings in the ZIP; 5 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 8d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 40% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 6,825 units permitted in Sacramento County in 2024 (1,752 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Sacramento County population projected at +17% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 1.7% rent growth), your $45k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 81 days — a 6% lower offer ($150k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $150,400 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 81 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1977 — 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. Schools are A-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?
  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
1.59%
Cap rate
13.07%
Cash-on-cash
24.20%
DSCR
2.08
GRM
5.2

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$140,017
List price
$160,000
Delta
14.27%
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
347 Danielle Way 0.19mi 2/2.0 1,248 (0%) 2mo $138,000 $111 87
76 Redwood Ln 0.11mi 2/2.0 1,200 (-4%) 2mo $92,000 $77 85
245 Lark Ln 0.03mi 2/2.0 1,200 (-4%) 8mo $134,500 $112 83
46 Cedar Cir 0.12mi 2/2.0 1,220 (-2%) 7mo $70,000 $57 82
33 Allan Ct 0.19mi 2/2.0 1,248 (0%) 9mo $175,000 $140 82
246 Danielle Way 0.12mi 2/2.0 1,162 (-7%) 1mo $190,000 $164 80
244 Raymond Ln 0.22mi 2/2.0 1,272 (+2%) 9mo $130,000 $102 77
155 Leafwood Way 0.49mi 2/2.0 1,248 (0%) 1mo $185,000 $148 74
294 Danielle Way 0.13mi 2/2.0 1,344 (+8%) 8mo $200,000 $149 72
52 Cedar Cir 0.12mi 2/2.0 1,392 (+12%) 9mo $170,000 $122 66
136 Pinebrook Dr 0.60mi 2/2.0 1,260 (+1%) 9mo $270,000 $214 61
276 Meadowrock Way 0.66mi 2/2.0 1,344 (+8%) 1mo $180,000 $134 53

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 · 1.72% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
16.0%
Equity multiple
1.63×
Total profit
$28,408
Equity at exit
$23,857
10-year hold
IRR
23.7%
Equity multiple
2.92×
Total profit
$86,040
Equity at exit
$13,834

Cash invested: $44,800 (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 95630

Rents YoY
1.7%
Active inventory
422
Price-to-rent
5.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,543 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$839
Tax est. 1.5%
$200 /mo · $2,400/yr
Insurance
$67
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$534
Net cashflow
$903

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,400
Max offer price $160,000
Occupancy floor 59%

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
$40,000
Closing costs
$4,800
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 5 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
340 Caples Dr Folsom, CA 3.0 2.5 1423 $2,795 $1.96 7d 1 0.95mi
109 N Grant Ln Folsom, CA 2.0 2.0 1413 $2,595 $1.84 43d 1 1.00mi
288 Marsalla Dr Folsom, CA 3.0 2.0 1130 $2,495 $2.21 43d 1 1.03mi
1600 Canyon Terrace Ln Folsom, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 955 $2,348 $2.46 1d 18 1.10mi
1000 Folsom Ranch Dr Folsom, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 830 $2,399 $2.89 1d 18 1.26mi

Listing history 15 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $160,000 Active 81 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $160,000 Active 80 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $160,000 Active 79 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    remarks 612-char remark
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $160,000 Active 78 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $160,000 Active 76 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $160,000 Active 75 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $160,000 Active 72 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $160,000 Active 71 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $160,000 Active 70 DOM
  11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $160,000 Active 67 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $160,000 Active 66 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $160,000 Active 65 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $160,000 Active 64 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $160,000 Active 63 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 5/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 24% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥103°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 10/10 Extreme 30 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
$30,517
− Mortgage interest
−$8,962
− Property taxes
−$2,400
− Insurance
−$800
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,441
− Management
−$2,441
− Depreciation
−$4,655
Taxable income
$8,817
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,116
After-tax cash flow
$8,723/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
Folsom-Cordova Unified
NCES district ID
0613890
Math proficiency
25% ▼ -27.00%
Reading proficiency
25% ▼ -38.00%
Median HH income
$75,408
Composite
24.49/100
National rank
#7656
State rank
#365 of 517 in CA

Livability — Folsom

Score
72/100
State rank
#190
US rank
#6125

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Folsom, CA
County
Sacramento County · 1,539,646 people
City population
79,484
Metro
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
Population (ZIP)
79,484
Household income
$139,642
Rent vs Own
30.1% rent · 69.9% own
Severe rent burden
1651.0

Population outlook (Sacramento County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,660,763 people
By 2030
1,732,990 · +4.3%
By 2040
1,855,755 · +11.7%
By 2050
1,941,335 · +16.9%
By 2075
2,046,162 · +23.2%
By 2100
1,961,444 · +18.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.61)
Race & ethnicity
White 58% Asian 20% Hispanic / Latino 13% Two or more races 11% Black 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 9% Puerto Rican 1%
Common ancestry
Italian 4% Slovak 2% Portuguese 2%
Foreign-born
20% · Canada, China, Vietnam
Languages at home
75% English-only · Other Indo-European 7% Spanish 5% Other Asian/Pacific 5%

Political lean MEDSL · Sacramento

2024 margin
D (+19.7) · D 58.1% · R 38.4% · Other 3.5%
2008→2024 swing
+0.7pp no change · 2008: 19.0pp · 2024: 19.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+19.7 2020: D+25.3 2016: D+23.7 2012: D+16.3 2008: D+19.0

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -240.39%
Current HPI
286.0579
Rent YoY
▲ 1.72%
Metro
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, 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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