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201 Union Ave SE #35
C+ Composite 64.8
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 +22.5/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +7.5/10.0
  • DSCR +7.5/10.0
  • Schools +4.7/10.0
  • Livability +4.2/5.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.6/5.0
  • Appreciation +2.5/10.0
  • Manufactured-home adj. -5.6

$140,000

201 Union Ave SE #35 · Renton, WA 98059
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,536 sqft · Manufactured · 200 Days on market
Manufactured home 55+ age-restricted Built 1977 Good condition $91/sqft · 20% below area Est $176k · 20% under

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

Listing remarks

Welcome to Leisure Estates, a sought-after 55+ gated community in Renton! This spacious double-wide manufactured home offers 1,536 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 1.75 baths. Features include a primary suite with bath, walk-in closet, skylights, vinyl and wall-to-wall carpet flooring, and central A/C. Enjoy outdoor living with a patio/porch and landscaped yard. Appliances included. Two covered parking spaces. Leisure Estates offers outstanding amenities including a clubhouse, pool, spa, sauna, golf, tennis courts, exercise room, RV parking, sidewalks, and security gate. Park-approved sale required. Convenient location close to shopping, dining, and services.

Key facts

  • Gated community
  • Clubhouse
  • Walk-in closet

Tags

GATED COMMUNITYPRIMARY SUITEWALK-IN CLOSETOUTDOOR LIVINGLANDSCAPED YARDCLUBHOUSE

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $140k. Condition is rated good.

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 $140k).
  • Recommended offer: $123k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 15.5% vs local median 2.4% in Renton — 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 83/100 on livability (#52 in WA, #949 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, employment A+; Watch: crime D-, cost of living F.
  • Renton School District (urban): math 47% / reading 55% proficiency, ranked #119 of 291 in WA (top 41%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Zoned schools: Maplewood Heights Elementary School (610 students, 27% FRL); Mcknight Middle School (861 students, 52% FRL); Hazen Senior High School (1,871 students, 40% FRL) — zoned schools at 39% FRL track the district average.
  • Market conditions: Rents flat; 345 active listings in the ZIP; 26 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 40d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 10,555 units permitted in King County in 2024 (7,119 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $968 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • King County population projected at +44% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.3% rent growth), your $39k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 200 days — a 12% lower offer ($123k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 23y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $45k (24%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $69k; list at $140k implies a 103% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Recommended offer $123,200 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 200 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% 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 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?
  6. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
1.85%
Cap rate
15.52%
Cash-on-cash
32.96%
DSCR
2.47
GRM
4.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$175,846
List price
$140,000
Delta
-20.38%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
201 Union Ave SE #147 0.17mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,536 (0%) 4mo $100,000 $65 84
201 Union Ave SE #58 0.17mi 3/2.0 1,536 (0%) 10mo $130,000 $85 83
201 Union Ave SE #157 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,440 (-6%) 10mo $140,000 $97 82
201 Union Ave SE #128 0.18mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,536 (0%) 9mo $75,000 $49 79
201 Union Ave SE #74 0.00mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,440 (-6%) 7mo $181,500 $126 79
201 Union Ave SE #251 0.18mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,536 (0%) 11mo $184,995 $120 77
201 Union Ave SE #249 0.00mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,344 (-12%) 5mo $185,500 $138 70
201 Union Ave SE #234 0.18mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,440 (-6%) 12mo $90,000 $63 66
375 Union Ave SE #136 0.25mi 3/2.0 1,344 (-12%) 2mo $192,448 $143 66
375 Union Ave SE #125 0.36mi 3/2.0 1,344 (-12%) 1mo $210,000 $156 61
201 Union Ave SE #112 0.22mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,339 (-13%) 4mo $86,000 $64 60
201 Union Ave SE #247 0.22mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,344 (-12%) 7mo $175,000 $130 58

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 · 0.29% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
25.0%
Equity multiple
2.00×
Total profit
$39,050
Equity at exit
$20,874
10-year hold
IRR
31.1%
Equity multiple
3.44×
Total profit
$95,754
Equity at exit
$12,105

Cash invested: $39,200 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
28 Tenant-Leaning
State Washington
28 Tenant-Leaning · D+8
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
Just-cause statewide (2021); Seattle layers rent control restrictions + relocation assistance; very tenant-friendly.
Seller's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
5 active · 6 under contract
Months of supply
2.7 mo (37%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$105,500 ($72/sqft)
Median days on market
37 d
This list price
80% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+59.9% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 98059

Rents YoY
0.3%
Active inventory
345
Price-to-rent
4.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,587 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$734
Tax est. 1.5%
$175 /mo · $2,100/yr
Insurance
$58
HOA
$0
Lot rent leased land?
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$543
Net cashflow
$1,077

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,225
Max offer price $140,000
Occupancy floor 53%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,173 -5% $1,125 +0% $1,077 +5% $1,028 +10% $980
Rent -10% $872 -5% $974 +0% $1,077 +5% $1,179 +10% $1,281
Rate -1.0pp $1,147 -0.5pp $1,112 base $1,077 +0.5pp $1,040 +1.0pp $1,003

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
$35,000
Closing costs
$4,200
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 26 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
4211 SE 1st Pl Renton, WA 4.0 2.0 1890 $4,600 $2.43 7d 1 0.26mi
4326 NE 2nd Ln Renton, WA 4.0 2.5 1900 $3,595 $1.89 18d 1 0.33mi
351 Vashon Ct NE Renton, WA 2.0 2.0 1310 $2,950 $2.25 40d 1 0.35mi
4319 NE 5th Ct #106 Renton, WA 2.0 2.0 1090 $2,250 $2.06 48d 1 0.61mi
4415 NE 5th St Renton, WA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 923 $3,026 $3.28 7d 13 0.63mi
650 Duvall Ave NE Renton, WA 1.0–3.0 1.0–3.0 1020 $2,877 $2.82 7d 13 0.84mi
706 Bremerton Pl NE Renton, WA 4.0 2.5 1850 $3,600 $1.95 51d 1 0.85mi
4627 NE 7th Pl Renton, WA 4.0 2.5 1870 $3,595 $1.92 73d 1 0.87mi
5027 NE 5th Pl Renton, WA 3.0 2.5 1287 $3,300 $2.56 73d 1 0.88mi
850 Bremerton Ave NE Renton, WA 4.0 2.5 2010 $3,490 $1.74 93d 1 0.96mi
5415 NE 4th St Renton, WA 2.0 2.0 1810 $2,650 $1.46 93d 1 1.01mi
14204 SE 144th St Renton, WA 3.0 1.5 1600 $3,400 $2.12 26d 1 1.03mi
633 Ilwaco Pl NE Renton, WA 4.0 2.5 2240 $4,500 $2.01 7d 1 1.04mi
2902 SE 11th Pl #1066 Renton, WA 4.0 3.0 1823 $3,299 $1.81 73d 1 1.04mi
14051 145th Ave SE Renton, WA 3.0 2.0 1548 $3,050 $1.97 48d 1 1.08mi
14051 145th Ave SE Renton, WA 2.0 2.0 1548 $2,950 $1.91 17d 1 1.08mi
3605 NE 10th Ct Renton, WA 3.0 2.0 1330 $3,090 $2.32 13d 1 1.11mi
950 Harrington Ave NE Renton, WA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 868 $2,641 $3.04 9d 15 1.15mi
15205 140th Way SE Renton, WA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1121 $3,513 $3.13 7d 11 1.21mi
1601 Olympia Ave SE Renton, WA 4.0 2.5 2230 $3,600 $1.61 93d 1 1.24mi
2227 SE 8th Pl Renton, WA 3.0 2.0 1560 $3,250 $2.08 18d 1 1.29mi
3109 NE 11th Pl Unit 3109D Renton, WA 2.0 1.5 1186 $2,525 $2.13 52d 1 1.32mi
2950 NE 11th St Renton, WA 1.0–3.0 1.0–3.0 1111 $4,440 $4.00 7d 7 1.34mi
1930 NE 7th Ct Renton, WA 3.0 2.5 1742 $3,300 $1.89 41d 1 1.44mi
2615 SE 16th St Renton, WA 4.0 3.0 1910 $3,025 $1.58 21d 1 1.45mi
825 Sunset Blvd NE Unit B-1 Renton, WA 2.0 2.5 1150 $2,650 $2.30 61d 1 1.47mi

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-08-08
    days on market $140,000 Active 200 DOM
  2. 2026-08-06
    days on market $140,000 Active 198 DOM
  3. 2026-08-05
    pricedays on market $140,000 Active 197 DOM
  4. 2026-08-04
    days on market $165,000 Active 196 DOM
  5. 2026-08-03
    days on market $165,000 Active 195 DOM
  6. 2026-07-31
    days on market $165,000 Active 192 DOM
  7. 2026-07-30
    days on market $165,000 Active 190 DOM
  8. 2026-07-28
    days on market $165,000 Active 189 DOM
  9. 2026-07-26
    days on market $165,000 Active 187 DOM
  10. 2026-07-24
    days on market $165,000 Active 185 DOM
  11. 2026-07-23
    days on market $165,000 Active 184 DOM
  12. 2026-07-22
    days on market $165,000 Active 183 DOM
  13. 2026-07-21
    days on market $165,000 Active 182 DOM
  14. 2026-07-20
    days on market $165,000 Active 181 DOM
  15. 2026-07-18
    days on market $165,000 Active 179 DOM
  16. 2026-07-18
    days on market $165,000 Active 178 DOM
  17. 2026-07-16
    days on market $165,000 Active 177 DOM
  18. 2026-07-15
    days on market $165,000 Active 176 DOM
  19. 2026-07-14
    days on market $165,000 Active 175 DOM
  20. 2026-07-13
    days on market $165,000 Active 174 DOM
  21. 2026-07-13
    days on market $165,000 Active 173 DOM
  22. 2026-07-11
    days on market $165,000 Active 172 DOM
  23. 2026-07-10
    days on market $165,000 Active 171 DOM
  24. 2026-07-09
    days on market $165,000 Active 170 DOM
  25. 2026-07-07
    days on market $165,000 Active 168 DOM
  26. 2026-07-06
    days on market $165,000 Active 167 DOM
  27. 2026-07-06
    days on market $165,000 Active 166 DOM
  28. 2026-07-05
    days on market $165,000 Active 165 DOM
  29. 2026-07-03
    days on market $165,000 Active 164 DOM
  30. 2026-07-02
    days on market $165,000 Active 163 DOM
  31. 2026-07-01
    days on market $165,000 Active 162 DOM
  32. 2026-06-30
    days on market $165,000 Active 161 DOM
  33. 2026-06-29
    days on market $165,000 Active 160 DOM
  34. 2026-06-28
    days on market $165,000 Active 159 DOM
  35. 2026-06-27
    days on market $165,000 Active 158 DOM
  36. 2026-06-26
    days on market $165,000 Active 157 DOM
  37. 2026-06-24
    days on market $165,000 Active 155 DOM
  38. 2026-06-22
    days on market $165,000 Active 153 DOM
  39. 2026-06-21
    days on market $165,000 Active 152 DOM
  40. 2026-06-18
    days on market $165,000 Active 149 DOM
  41. 2026-06-17
    days on market $165,000 Active 148 DOM
  42. 2026-06-16
    days on market $165,000 Active 147 DOM
  43. 2026-06-15
    days on market $165,000 Active 146 DOM
  44. 2026-06-13
    days on market $165,000 Active 144 DOM
  45. 2026-06-13
    days on market $165,000 Active 143 DOM
  46. 2026-06-09
    days on market $165,000 Active 140 DOM
  47. 2026-06-08
    days on market $165,000 Active 139 DOM
  48. 2026-06-07
    days on market $165,000 Active 138 DOM
  49. 2026-06-04
    days on market $165,000 Active 135 DOM
  50. 2026-06-03
    days on market $165,000 Active 134 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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥86°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 7/10 Severe 10 unhealthy d/yr today · 11 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$31,049
− Mortgage interest
−$7,842
− Property taxes
−$2,100
− Insurance
−$700
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,484
− Management
−$2,484
− Depreciation
−$4,073
Taxable income
$11,366
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,728
After-tax cash flow
$10,191/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $7,680–$23,040 screening

This well-maintained manufactured home in Leisure Estates offers a good condition with minor updates needed to enhance its resale and rental value.

Repairs flagged

  • Minor kitchen cabinets — Aesthetic update needed.
  • Minor bathroom fixtures — Update to modernize the space.
  • Minor kitchen countertops — Clean and freshen up the space.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics.
  • Both Replace kitchen cabinets — Modern cabinets improve functionality and aesthetics.
  • Both Update bathroom fixtures — Modern fixtures improve functionality and aesthetics.

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

Zoned Schools

Elementary Maplewood Heights Elementary School Middle Mcknight Middle School High Hazen Senior High School

Schools (NCES district)

District
Renton School District
NCES district ID
5307230
Math proficiency
47% ▼ -1.00%
Reading proficiency
55% ▼ -1.00%
Median HH income
$66,354
Composite
47.13/100
National rank
#5108
State rank
#119 of 291 in WA
A Composite livability gradescore 83/100

Livability — Renton

Score
83/100
State rank
#52
US rank
#949

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Renton, WA
County
King County · 2,576,485 people
City population
158,600
Metro
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Population (ZIP)
42,406
Household income
$138,654
Rent vs Own
23.4% rent · 76.6% own
Severe rent burden
10% of renters

Population outlook (King County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
2,576,485 people
By 2030
2,803,316 · +8.8%
By 2040
3,255,921 · +26.4%
By 2050
3,706,444 · +43.9%
By 2075
4,746,063 · +84.2%
By 2100
5,407,730 · +109.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.68)
Race & ethnicity
White 48% Asian 29% Two or more races 15% Hispanic / Latino 9% Black 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 5%
Common ancestry
Portuguese 3% Italian 3% Slovak 2%
Foreign-born
23% · China, Vietnam, Canada
Languages at home
67% English-only · Chinese 9% Vietnamese 6% Spanish 5%

Political lean MEDSL · King

2024 margin
Solid D (+51.7) · D 74.2% · R 22.5% · Other 3.4%
2008→2024 swing
+9.6pp toward D · 2008: 42.1pp · 2024: 51.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+51.7 2020: D+52.7 2016: D+50.4 2012: D+39.9 2008: D+42.1

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Civics

Price history

+139.3% since first listed
4 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-13 Price Changed $165,000 NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-01-20 Listed $185,000 NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2003-11-26 Sold (MLS) $68,950 NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2003-09-28 Listed $68,950 NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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