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20176 Canyon Vw
B Composite 72.1
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 +7.3/15.0
  • Schools +5.9/10.0
  • Livability +3.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.9/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$285,000

20176 Canyon Vw · Santa Clarita, CA 91351
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,752 sqft · Manufactured · 153 Days on market
Built 2000 3,031 sqft lot Est $284k · at est.

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Check out this Beautiful single story Canyon View Property. Close proximity to freeways, schools, and restaurants. Open floor plan with 2 Full bedrooms and bathroom plus a den. Kitchen has been upgraded with newer countertops. This unique property has great views! Schedule your appointment today. Cash Only Purchase

Key facts

  • Single story home
  • Covered patio
  • Flexible third room

Tags

SINGLE STORY HOMEFLEXIBLE THIRD ROOMOPEN CONCEPT LAYOUTCOVERED PATIOGUARD GATED COMMUNITYTWO POOLS

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Located in Canyon View Estates; Curbs in the community
  • HOA & community: Land lease community — monthly land lease payment of $1,626

Exterior

  • Parking: Attached garage with space for 2 vehicles (2 garage spaces, 2 parking spaces total)
  • Utilities: Sewer service paid; Public/district water
  • Home design: Planned development community; Single-story; No shared/common walls
  • Construction: Year built per public records
  • Exterior features: Manufactured home; Association pool; Sprinkler system; Paved areas; Yard; Has a view

Interior

  • Bedrooms: Three bedrooms, all on the main level
  • Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms
  • Heating & cooling: Central cooling
  • Interior features: One-level home; All bedrooms on the main level; Entry on main level; Main level has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
  • Laundry & utility: Dedicated laundry room

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 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $285k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($22k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $285k).
  • Recommended offer: $251k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 13.9% vs local median 2.8% in Santa Clarita — 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 70/100 on livability (#229 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, housing A, crime A-; Watch: amenities D+, cost of living F, health & safety F.
  • William S. Hart Union High (suburban): math 52% / reading 72% proficiency, ranked #155 of 1,400 in CA (top 11%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 18% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.7%/yr); 106 active listings in the ZIP; 16 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 6d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $4,791/mo this rent would consume 50% of the median local household income ($115k/yr) (locally 784% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $9k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Los Angeles County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 1.7% rent growth), your $80k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 153 days — a 12% lower offer ($251k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts since 14y 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 $120k; list at $285k implies a 138% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $250,800 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 153 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. Schools are B-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?
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
1.68%
Cap rate
13.94%
Cash-on-cash
27.30%
DSCR
2.21
GRM
5.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$283,824
Comps found
8
Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
20126 Northcliff 0.10mi 3/2.0 1,752 (0%) 2mo $280,000 $160 94
19983 Crestview Dr 0.31mi 3/2.0 1,752 (0%) 7mo $360,000 $205 80
27829 Sunrise Ln 0.43mi 3/2.0 1,752 (0%) 3mo $283,000 $162 78
20039 Emerald Creek Dr 0.37mi 3/2.0 1,845 (+5%) 16mo $300,000 $163 61
19954 Emerald Crk 0.42mi 3/2.0 1,845 (+5%) 19mo $335,000 $182 56
20401 Soledad Canyon Rd #231 0.63mi 3/2.0 1,568 (-10%) 3mo $240,000 $153 51
20401 Soledad Cyn #613 0.63mi 3/2.0 1,824 (+4%) 24mo $254,500 $140 44
20401 Soledad Canyon Rd #821 0.63mi 3/2.0 1,508 (-14%) 23mo $235,800 $156 28

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 · 1.7% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
19.8%
Equity multiple
1.79×
Total profit
$63,334
Equity at exit
$42,494
10-year hold
IRR
27.2%
Equity multiple
3.25×
Total profit
$179,606
Equity at exit
$24,642

Cash invested: $79,800 (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 91351

Rents YoY
1.7%
Active inventory
106
Price-to-rent
5.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$4,791 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,495
Tax est. 1.5%
$356 /mo · $4,275/yr
Insurance
$119
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,006
Net cashflow
$1,816

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,493
Max offer price $285,000
Occupancy floor 57%

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
$71,250
Closing costs
$8,550
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 16 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
27932 Calypso Ln Canyon Country, CA 4.0 2.0 1783 $7,495 $4.20 19d 1 0.41mi
27932 Calypso Ln Canyon Country, CA 4.0 2.0 1789 $7,495 $4.19 1d 1 0.41mi
28131 Florence Ln Canyon Country, CA 3.0 2.0 1515 $4,300 $2.84 1d 1 0.63mi
28040 Ermine Pl Canyon Country, CA 4.0 2.0 1467 $4,250 $2.90 1d 1 0.66mi
28128 Wildwind Rd Canyon Country, CA 3.0 3.0 1900 $3,875 $2.04 1d 1 0.95mi
20000 Plum Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–3.0 1051 $3,700 $3.52 24d 2 1.03mi
20000 Plum Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 3.0 3.0 1370 $3,700 $2.70 1d 1 1.04mi
26844 Albion Way Unit 1 Santa Clarita, CA 3.0 2.5 1817 $3,995 $2.20 12d 1 1.13mi
28371 Mirabelle Ln Santa Clarita, CA 3.0 2.5 1710 $3,400 $1.99 6d 1 1.16mi
19335 Laroda Ln Santa Clarita, CA 2.0 2.0 1400 $3,000 $2.14 7d 1 1.16mi
22056 Windham Way Santa Clarita, CA 4.0 3.0 2132 $4,350 $2.04 1d 1 1.18mi
28366 Casselman Ln Santa Clarita, CA 3.0 2.5 1710 $3,650 $2.13 1d 1 1.20mi
19341 Opal Ln Santa Clarita, CA 3.0 3.0 1850 $3,850 $2.08 18d 1 1.25mi
28519 Moyer Ln Santa Clarita, CA 4.0 3.0 2360 $4,950 $2.10 1d 1 1.26mi
28136 Bakerton Ave Canyon Country, CA 3.0 2.0 1400 $3,800 $2.71 7d 1 1.39mi
18735 Bookham Dr Canyon Country, CA 4.0 2.0 1628 $4,900 $3.01 16d 1 1.42mi

Listing history 25 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $285,000 Active 153 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $285,000 Active 152 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $285,000 Active 151 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    price $285,000 Active 150 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $295,000 Active 150 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $295,000 Active 148 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $295,000 Active 147 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $295,000 Active 144 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $295,000 Active 143 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $295,000 Active 142 DOM
  11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $295,000 Active 139 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $295,000 Active 138 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $295,000 Active 137 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $295,000 Active 136 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $295,000 Active 135 DOM
  16. 2026-01-16
    listed $295,000 Active
  17. 2017-05-08
    soldstatus $120,000 Closed Sale 316-char remark
    Show marketing remark (316 chars)

    Check out this Beautiful single story Canyon View Property. Close proximity to freeways, schools, and restaurants. Open floor plan with 2 Full bedrooms and bathroom plus a den. Kitchen has been upgraded with newer countertops. This unique property has great views! Schedule your appointment today. Cash Only Purchase

  18. 2017-04-09
    status Pending Sale 316-char remark
    Show marketing remark (316 chars)

    Check out this Beautiful single story Canyon View Property. Close proximity to freeways, schools, and restaurants. Open floor plan with 2 Full bedrooms and bathroom plus a den. Kitchen has been upgraded with newer countertops. This unique property has great views! Schedule your appointment today. Cash Only Purchase

  19. 2017-04-08
    listed $120,000 Active 316-char remark
    Show marketing remark (316 chars)

    Check out this Beautiful single story Canyon View Property. Close proximity to freeways, schools, and restaurants. Open floor plan with 2 Full bedrooms and bathroom plus a den. Kitchen has been upgraded with newer countertops. This unique property has great views! Schedule your appointment today. Cash Only Purchase

  20. 2013-06-28
    soldstatus $74,900 Closed 1222-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1222 chars)

    Located in the guard gated community of Canyon View Estates this 2+2 with an office/den and 1610 square feet of living space has been meticulously maintained. With it's vaulted ceilings and architectural enhancements made to the floor plan this home shows light and bright and has a wide open feel. The upgraded & reconfigured kitchen add to the beauty of the home. Newer cabinets and hardware along with granite counters, two ovens and an arched doorway at the entry add to the flow of the home. Relax in the spacious living room with the rock accented fireplace or in the Jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom. Whether you head out to your front porch or venture into your backyard, the surroundings offer relaxing views and atmosphere. Canyon View amenities include two swimming pool areas, two children's playgrounds, sport/tennis courts, a recreation room with kitchen, RV parking (subject to availability) and Discovery Park just outside the gates of Canyon View Estates. Canyon View Estates is a leased land community in which you purchase the home and lease the land. The land lease for this property will be approx. $1158/ month. Buyer to verify all terms and conditions of the lease with Canyon View Estates.

  21. 2013-06-13
    status Backup Offers Accepted 1222-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1222 chars)

    Located in the guard gated community of Canyon View Estates this 2+2 with an office/den and 1610 square feet of living space has been meticulously maintained. With it's vaulted ceilings and architectural enhancements made to the floor plan this home shows light and bright and has a wide open feel. The upgraded & reconfigured kitchen add to the beauty of the home. Newer cabinets and hardware along with granite counters, two ovens and an arched doorway at the entry add to the flow of the home. Relax in the spacious living room with the rock accented fireplace or in the Jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom. Whether you head out to your front porch or venture into your backyard, the surroundings offer relaxing views and atmosphere. Canyon View amenities include two swimming pool areas, two children's playgrounds, sport/tennis courts, a recreation room with kitchen, RV parking (subject to availability) and Discovery Park just outside the gates of Canyon View Estates. Canyon View Estates is a leased land community in which you purchase the home and lease the land. The land lease for this property will be approx. $1158/ month. Buyer to verify all terms and conditions of the lease with Canyon View Estates.

  22. 2013-05-04
    listed $84,000 Active 1222-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1222 chars)

    Located in the guard gated community of Canyon View Estates this 2+2 with an office/den and 1610 square feet of living space has been meticulously maintained. With it's vaulted ceilings and architectural enhancements made to the floor plan this home shows light and bright and has a wide open feel. The upgraded & reconfigured kitchen add to the beauty of the home. Newer cabinets and hardware along with granite counters, two ovens and an arched doorway at the entry add to the flow of the home. Relax in the spacious living room with the rock accented fireplace or in the Jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom. Whether you head out to your front porch or venture into your backyard, the surroundings offer relaxing views and atmosphere. Canyon View amenities include two swimming pool areas, two children's playgrounds, sport/tennis courts, a recreation room with kitchen, RV parking (subject to availability) and Discovery Park just outside the gates of Canyon View Estates. Canyon View Estates is a leased land community in which you purchase the home and lease the land. The land lease for this property will be approx. $1158/ month. Buyer to verify all terms and conditions of the lease with Canyon View Estates.

  23. 2012-05-29
    soldstatus $65,200 Closed
  24. 2012-04-28
    status Pending
  25. 2012-04-25
    listed $60,000 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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 8/10 Severe
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥99°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 6/10 Major 9 unhealthy d/yr today · 13 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$57,495
− Mortgage interest
−$15,964
− Property taxes
−$4,275
− Insurance
−$1,425
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,600
− Management
−$4,600
− Depreciation
−$8,291
Taxable income
$18,341
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$4,402
After-tax cash flow
$17,385/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
William S. Hart Union High
NCES district ID
0642510
Math proficiency
52% ▬ 0.00%
Reading proficiency
72% ▲ 1.00%
Median HH income
$95,844
Composite
58.6/100
National rank
#2030
State rank
#155 of 1400 in CA

Livability — Santa Clarita

Score
70/100
State rank
#229
US rank
#7378

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Santa Clarita, CA
County
Los Angeles County · 9,444,647 people
City population
219,066
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Population (ZIP)
33,155
Household income
$115,364
Rent vs Own
27.3% rent · 72.7% own
Severe rent burden
784.0

Population outlook (Los Angeles County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
10,940,515 people
By 2030
11,256,481 · +2.9%
By 2040
11,729,929 · +7.2%
By 2050
11,948,407 · +9.2%
By 2075
11,818,114 · +8.0%
By 2100
10,842,928 · -0.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.64)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 49% White 34% Two or more races 21% Asian 6% Black 4% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 36%
Common ancestry
Romanian 1% Lithuanian 1% Scotch-Irish 1%
Foreign-born
23% · Canada, Jamaica, South Korea
Languages at home
54% English-only · Spanish 35% Other Indo-European 3% Tagalog/Filipino 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Los Angeles

2024 margin
Solid D (+32.9) · D 64.8% · R 31.9% · Other 3.3%
2008→2024 swing
-7.4pp toward R · 2008: 40.4pp · 2024: 32.9pp
All cycles
2024: D+32.9 2020: D+44.2 2016: D+48.0 2012: D+40.0 2008: D+40.4

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -703.16%
Current HPI
360.9901
Rent YoY
▲ 1.70%
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+391.7% since first listed
10 events — show timeline
  • 2026-01-16 Listed $295,000 CRMLS
  • 2017-05-08 Sold (MLS) $120,000 CRMLS
  • 2017-04-09 Pending CRMLS
  • 2017-04-08 Listed $120,000 CRMLS
  • 2013-06-28 Sold (MLS) $74,900 CRMLS
  • 2013-06-13 Pending CRMLS
  • 2013-05-04 Listed $84,000 CRMLS
  • 2012-05-29 Sold (MLS) $65,200 CRMLS
  • 2012-04-28 Pending CRMLS
  • 2012-04-25 Listed $60,000 CRMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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