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4139 Paramount #18
C- Composite 51.56
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).

  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • Cash flow +10.5/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • Schools +3.9/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.5/5.0
  • Livability +3.1/5.0
  • DSCR +3.0/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$190,000

4139 Paramount #18 · Pico Rivera, CA 90660
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · Manufactured public records · 106 Days on market
Built 1982 $158/sqft · 10% below area Est $237k · 20% under $1519/mo HOA · 47% of rent ↓ 60% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

BAC ON THE MARKET!!!!Welcome to Westland Manufacture Family Home Park in Pico Rivera. Perfect started home, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, open space, large kitchen, lots of cabinet space, great location, very private, large driveway, porch in the front to enjoy those sunset evenings with a view. Pool, barbecue , outdoor cooking area, picnic area, playground, Gym/ Ex room, club house, recreational multipurpose room, pets permitted.

Key facts

  • Outdoor cooking area
  • Large driveway
  • Picnic area

Tags

LARGE KITCHENLARGE DRIVEWAYPORCHPOOLOUTDOOR COOKING AREAPICNIC AREA

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/1.5-bath manufactured listed at $190k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-96 ($-1k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $173k (8.9% below list).
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $190k).
  • Recommended offer: $173k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 5.7% vs local median 2.7% in Pico Rivera — 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 61/100 on livability (#511 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, employment A; Watch: schools D+, crime D-, amenities D-.
  • El Rancho Unified (suburban): math 32% / reading 57% proficiency, ranked #185 of 517 in CA (top 36%) — 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 fast (+4.1%/yr); 68 active listings in the ZIP; 15 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 8d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 44% of the median local income ($88k/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 $6k 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.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 106 days — a 9% lower offer ($173k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 8 sale attempts since 14y ago; this cycle's ask is 850% above the opening price — seller raised mid-cycle; expect resistance to lowballs.
  • Current owner paid $55k; list at $190k implies a 245% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 47% of rent.
  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $172,900 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. It's been on market 106 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. 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?
  7. Crime grade is D 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?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
1.69%
Cap rate
5.69%
Cash-on-cash
-2.16%
DSCR
0.90
GRM
4.9

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$236,750
List price
$190,000
Delta
-19.75%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
6 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 4 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
4139 Paramount Blvd #60 0.00mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,152 (-4%) 10mo $220,000 $191 78
8509 Beverly Blvd Unit 121A 0.11mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,248 (+4%) 8mo $220,000 $176 74
4101 Paramount Blvd #100 0.06mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,152 (-4%) 14mo $235,000 $204 72
8509 Beverly Blvd #34 0.12mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,344 (+12%) 18mo $205,000 $153 52

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 · 4.13% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-16.8%
Equity multiple
0.39×
Total profit
$-32,346
Equity at exit
$28,330
10-year hold
IRR
-4.4%
Equity multiple
0.68×
Total profit
$-17,062
Equity at exit
$16,428

Cash invested: $53,200 (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 90660

Rents YoY
4.1%
Active inventory
68
Price-to-rent
4.9×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,207 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$996
Tax from tax record
$34 /mo · $413/yr
Insurance
$79
HOA
$1,519
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$673
Net cashflow
$-96

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,328
Max offer price $173,076
Occupancy floor 98%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $12 -5% $-42 +0% $-96 +5% $-150 +10% $-430
Rent -10% $-349 -5% $-222 +0% $-96 +5% $31 +10% $158
Rate -1.0pp $0 -0.5pp $-47 base $-96 +0.5pp $-145 +1.0pp $-195

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
$47,500
Closing costs
$5,700
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 15 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
8813 Gallatin Rd #102 Pico Rivera, CA 3.0 3.5 1495 $3,600 $2.41 44d 1 0.28mi
8936 Gallatin Rd Pico Rivera, CA 3.0 2.0 1258 $3,325 $2.64 44d 1 0.40mi
4200 Rosemead Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 2.0 2.0 1030 $2,745 $2.67 4d 1 0.45mi
8939 Gallatin Rd #123 Pico Rivera, CA 3.0 2.0 1330 $3,200 $2.41 7d 1 0.47mi
260 E Beverly Blvd Unit C Montebello, CA 3.0 2.5 1289 $3,595 $2.79 44d 1 0.48mi
8812 Beverly Rd Pico Rivera, CA 3.0 2.0 1464 $4,700 $3.21 7d 1 0.49mi
637 Wilber Pl Montebello, CA 3.0 1.0 1087 $3,350 $3.08 25d 1 0.56mi
512 N 2nd St Unit 4 Montebello, CA 2.0 1.0 1022 $2,300 $2.25 18d 1 0.71mi
614 N 4th St Montebello, CA 2.0 1.0 832 $2,800 $3.37 2d 1 0.82mi
612 N 4th St Montebello, CA 4.0 2.0 1301 $3,800 $2.92 22d 1 0.83mi
128 N 1st St Apt D Montebello, CA 2.0 1.5 980 $2,500 $2.55 11d 1 0.84mi
428 N 6th St Montebello, CA 3.0 1.0 1108 $3,200 $2.89 8d 1 0.97mi
229 S 5th St Montebello, CA 2.0 1.0 900 $2,500 $2.78 2d 1 1.24mi
608 N Taylor Ave Montebello, CA 2.0 2.0 1200 $2,400 $2.00 2d 1 1.40mi
1221 W Lincoln Ave Montebello, CA 2.0 2.0 1300 $2,750 $2.12 4d 1 1.41mi

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$1,519 · $18,228/yr
Likely covers
poolgym

Listing history 33 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $190,000 Active 106 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $190,000 Active 105 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $190,000 Active 104 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $190,000 Active 103 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $190,000 Active 101 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $190,000 Active 100 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $190,000 Active 97 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $190,000 Active 96 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    pricedays on market $190,000 Active 95 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $200,000 Active 92 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $200,000 Active 91 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $200,000 Active 90 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $200,000 Active 89 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $200,000 Active 88 DOM
  15. 2026-05-14
    status Active 433-char remark
    Show marketing remark (433 chars)

    BAC ON THE MARKET!!!!Welcome to Westland Manufacture Family Home Park in Pico Rivera. Perfect started home, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, open space, large kitchen, lots of cabinet space, great location, very private, large driveway, porch in the front to enjoy those sunset evenings with a view. Pool, barbecue , outdoor cooking area, picnic area, playground, Gym/ Ex room, club house, recreational multipurpose room, pets permitted.

  16. 2026-04-12
    historical $20,000
  17. 2026-04-03
    historical Active Under Contract 433-char remark
    Show marketing remark (433 chars)

    BAC ON THE MARKET!!!!Welcome to Westland Manufacture Family Home Park in Pico Rivera. Perfect started home, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, open space, large kitchen, lots of cabinet space, great location, very private, large driveway, porch in the front to enjoy those sunset evenings with a view. Pool, barbecue , outdoor cooking area, picnic area, playground, Gym/ Ex room, club house, recreational multipurpose room, pets permitted.

  18. 2026-03-11
    listed $20,000
  19. 2026-03-04
    listed $200,000 Active 433-char remark
    Show marketing remark (433 chars)

    BAC ON THE MARKET!!!!Welcome to Westland Manufacture Family Home Park in Pico Rivera. Perfect started home, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, open space, large kitchen, lots of cabinet space, great location, very private, large driveway, porch in the front to enjoy those sunset evenings with a view. Pool, barbecue , outdoor cooking area, picnic area, playground, Gym/ Ex room, club house, recreational multipurpose room, pets permitted.

  20. 2018-07-23
    soldstatus $55,000 Closed Sale
  21. 2018-06-07
    status Pending Sale
  22. 2018-05-29
    listed $68,500 Active
  23. 2018-05-13
    historical
  24. 2018-05-04
    price $60,000
  25. 2018-04-19
    status Active
  26. 2018-04-13
    status Pending Sale
  27. 2018-03-14
    historical Active Under Contract
  28. 2018-02-16
    listed $70,000 Active
  29. 2014-12-27
    historical
  30. 2014-07-10
    listed $35,000 Active
  31. 2014-01-29
    historical
  32. 2012-07-24
    price $38,000
  33. 2012-05-17
    listed $50,000 Active

ⓘ 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
$413 · $34/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,444 · $120/mo
Expected delta
+$1,031/yr (+$86/mo · 249.8%)

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

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 5/10 Major FEMA zone X · 24% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 2/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 6/10 Major 9 unhealthy d/yr today · 10 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$38,478
− Mortgage interest
−$10,643
− Property taxes
−$413
− Insurance
−$950
− Repairs & maintenance
−$3,078
− Management
−$3,078
− HOA
−$18,228
− Depreciation
−$5,527
Taxable loss
−$3,439
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$825
After-tax cash flow
$-324/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
El Rancho Unified
NCES district ID
0612180
Math proficiency
32% ▲ 3.00%
Reading proficiency
57% ▲ 14.00%
Median HH income
$58,233
Composite
38.91/100
National rank
#4093
State rank
#185 of 517 in CA

Livability — Pico Rivera

Score
61/100
State rank
#511
US rank
#17324

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Pico Rivera, CA
County
Los Angeles County · 9,444,647 people
City population
60,272
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Population (ZIP)
60,272
Household income
$88,201
Rent vs Own
29.5% rent · 70.5% own
Severe rent burden
1257.0

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
Predominantly Hispanic (91%)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 91% Two or more races 21% White 4% Asian 3% Native American 3% Black 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 78%
Foreign-born
30% · Canada, Vietnam, China
Languages at home
34% English-only · Spanish 63% Tagalog/Filipino 1% Vietnamese 1%

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
▼ -898.63%
Current HPI
437.4769
Rent YoY
▲ 4.13%
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

-60.0% since first listed
19 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-14 Relisted CRMLS
  • 2026-04-12 Rental Removed $20,000 TURBOTENANT
  • 2026-04-03 Contingent CRMLS
  • 2026-03-11 Listed for Rent $20,000 TURBOTENANT
  • 2026-03-04 Listed $200,000 CRMLS
  • 2018-07-23 Sold (MLS) $55,000 CRMLS
  • 2018-06-07 Pending CRMLS
  • 2018-05-29 Listed $68,500 CRMLS
  • 2018-05-13 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2018-05-04 Price Changed $60,000 CRMLS
  • 2018-04-19 Relisted CRMLS
  • 2018-04-13 Pending CRMLS
  • 2018-03-14 Contingent CRMLS
  • 2018-02-16 Listed $70,000 CRMLS
  • 2014-12-27 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2014-07-10 Listed $35,000 CRMLS
  • 2014-01-29 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2012-07-24 Price Changed $38,000 CRMLS
  • 2012-05-17 Listed $50,000 CRMLS

Property tax history

+7.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $413 · +7.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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