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20060 Shadow Island Dr
C+ Composite 62.3
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
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.5/10.0
  • Schools +5.9/10.0
  • Livability +3.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.9/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$235,000

20060 Shadow Island Dr · Santa Clarita, CA 91351
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,234 sqft · Manufactured public records · 70 Days on market
Built 1991 3,698 sqft lot Est $193k · 22% over

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

Listing remarks

Rustic Farmhouse Charm with Modern Comforts in Canyon View Estates! Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home spanning 1,234 square feet, where farmhouse style meets everyday functionality. From the moment you arrive, the upgraded exterior light fixtures add a touch of elegance and curb appeal. Step inside to a warm and inviting living room featuring a cozy fireplace with rock accents and a custom rustic wood mantel, perfect for relaxing evenings. A ceiling fan overhead and custom wood trim around the windows and sliding doors complete the space with comfort and character. The kitchen is a true standout with gray-painted cabinetry, butcher block countertops, stainless s

Key facts

  • Tile flooring
  • 3,698 sq ft lot
  • 2 garage spots

Tags

CUSTOM RUSTIC WOOD MANTELGRAY-PAINTED CABINETRYBUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERTOPSSTAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCESTILE FLOORINGABUNDANCE OF CABINETRY

Property features AI

Finance

  • Financial info: Monthly land lease payment of $1,559.04
  • HOA & community: Sidewalks in community; Land lease (monthly)

Exterior

  • Parking: Attached garage; 2 garage spaces (2 total parking spaces)
  • Utilities: Public sewer; District/public water
  • Home design: Single-family house; Single-story; Ground-level entry
  • Construction: Certified 433a foundation
  • Exterior features: Community pool; Front yard; Back yard; Wrought iron and block wall fencing; Has view

Interior

  • Kitchen: Gas cooktop; Gas oven; Dishwasher; Garbage disposal
  • Bedrooms: 2 main-level bedrooms; Primary bedroom
  • Flooring: Tile flooring; Laminate flooring
  • Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms; Shower and shower-in-tub options
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating (furnace); Central cooling
  • Interior features: Ceiling fan; Open floor plan; Cathedral or vaulted ceilings; Ground-level entry; One-story layout; Community spa
  • Laundry & utility: Indoor laundry room; Gas dryer hookup; Separate 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 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $235k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $887 ($11k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $235k).
  • Recommended offer: $221k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.8% 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; 18 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 2d 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).
  • This rent runs 31% of the median local income ($115k/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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k 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 $66k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 70 days — a 6% lower offer ($221k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts since 15y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $18k (7%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $30k; list at $235k implies a 683% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $220,900 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 70 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% 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
1.25%
Cap rate
10.82%
Cash-on-cash
16.17%
DSCR
1.72
GRM
6.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$192,504
Comps found
9
Show comp detail 9 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
20401 Soledad Canyon Rd #247 0.38mi 2/2.0 1,248 (+1%) 8mo $155,000 $124 74
20401 Soledad Cyn #355 0.55mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,248 (+1%) 1mo $224,000 $179 67
20401 Soledad Canyon Rd #126 0.55mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,224 (-1%) 8mo $130,000 $106 61
20401 Soledad Canyon Rd #114 0.55mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,176 (-5%) 4mo $184,000 $156 59
20401 Soledad Canyon Rd #451 0.55mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,176 (-5%) 7mo $157,000 $134 56
20401 Soledad Canyon Rd #342 0.55mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,344 (+9%) 8mo $210,000 $156 48
20401 Soledad Canyon Rd #690 0.55mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,344 (+9%) 16mo $240,400 $179 42
20401 Soledad Canyon Rd #511 0.55mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,050 (-15%) 4mo $229,000 $218 41
20401 Soledad Canyon Rd #203 0.55mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,404 (+14%) 19mo $235,000 $167 31

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
5.8%
Equity multiple
1.22×
Total profit
$14,537
Equity at exit
$35,039
10-year hold
IRR
14.0%
Equity multiple
2.06×
Total profit
$69,923
Equity at exit
$20,319

Cash invested: $65,800 (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
6.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,941 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,232
Tax from tax record
$106 /mo · $1,276/yr
Insurance
$98
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$618
Net cashflow
$887

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,818
Max offer price $235,000
Occupancy floor 65%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,020 -5% $953 +0% $887 +5% $820 +10% $754
Rent -10% $655 -5% $771 +0% $887 +5% $1,003 +10% $1,119
Rate -1.0pp $1,005 -0.5pp $947 base $887 +0.5pp $826 +1.0pp $764

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
$58,750
Closing costs
$7,050
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 18 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
26956 Flo Ln #338 Canyon Country, CA 2.0 2.0 1064 $2,875 $2.70 2d 1 0.61mi
26955 Rainbow Glen Dr Santa Clarita, CA 3.0 2.0 1007 $2,850 $2.83 2d 1 0.67mi
26941 Rainbow Glen Dr #751 Canyon Country, CA 2.0 2.0 907 $2,900 $3.20 2d 1 0.68mi
26921 Flo Ln Canyon Country, CA 3.0 2.0 1107 $2,950 $2.66 2d 1 0.69mi
26901 Rainbow Glen Dr Santa Clarita, CA 3.0 2.0 1001 $2,950 $2.95 2d 1 0.73mi
26842 Claudette St #204 Canyon Country, CA 2.0 2.0 964 $2,650 $2.75 2d 1 0.76mi
20345 Rue Crevier Santa Clarita, CA 2.0 2.0 907 $2,700 $2.98 2d 1 0.76mi
28085 Whites Canyon Rd Canyon Country, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 714 $2,100 $2.94 2d 7 0.83mi
26741 Isabella Pkwy Canyon Country, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 850 $2,989 $3.52 2d 3 0.88mi
27301 Whites Canyon Rd Canyon Country, CA 2.0 2.0 900 $1,995 $2.22 18d 2 1.03mi
19028 Drycliff St Unit C Canyon Country, CA 3.0 1.5 982 $3,600 $3.67 3d 1 1.09mi
20000 Plum Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 3.0 3.0 1370 $3,700 $2.70 2d 1 1.16mi
20000 Plum Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–3.0 1051 $2,925 $2.78 24d 2 1.16mi
28427 Santa Rosa Ln Santa Clarita, CA 2.0 2.0 1121 $3,000 $2.68 2d 1 1.18mi
19335 Laroda Ln Santa Clarita, CA 2.0 2.0 1400 $3,000 $2.14 8d 1 1.18mi
28136 Bakerton Ave Canyon Country, CA 3.0 2.0 1400 $3,800 $2.71 8d 1 1.23mi
27077 Hidaway Ave Canyon Country, CA 2.0 1.0 960 $2,400 $2.50 2d 1 1.38mi
27070 Hidaway Ave #4 Canyon Country, CA 2.0 1.5 1078 $3,200 $2.97 3d 1 1.48mi

Listing history 27 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $235,000 Active 70 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $235,000 Active 69 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $235,000 Active 68 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $235,000 Active 67 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $235,000 Active 65 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $235,000 Active 64 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $235,000 Active 61 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $235,000 Active 60 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $235,000 Active 59 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $235,000 Active 56 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $235,000 Active 55 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $235,000 Active 54 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $235,000 Active 53 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $235,000 Active 52 DOM
  15. 2026-05-17
    price $235,000
  16. 2026-04-09
    listed $252,900 Active
  17. 2026-03-31
    historical
  18. 2026-03-05
    price $252,900
  19. 2025-12-19
    listed $260,000 Active
  20. 2025-04-17
    historical
  21. 2025-04-07
    price $299,000
  22. 2024-11-21
    listed $310,000 Active
  23. 2011-11-16
    soldstatus $30,000 Closed
  24. 2011-10-07
    status Pending
  25. 2011-09-06
    price $20,000
  26. 2011-07-30
    price $25,000
  27. 2011-03-10
    listed $29,000 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
$1,276 · $106/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,786 · $149/mo
Expected delta
+$510/yr (+$43/mo · 40.0%)

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

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 · 19 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
$35,293
− Mortgage interest
−$13,164
− Property taxes
−$1,276
− Insurance
−$1,175
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,823
− Management
−$2,823
− Depreciation
−$6,836
Taxable income
$7,196
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,727
After-tax cash flow
$8,916/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

+710.3% since first listed
13 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-17 Price Changed $235,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-04-09 Listed $252,900 CRMLS
  • 2026-03-31 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2026-03-05 Price Changed $252,900 CRMLS
  • 2025-12-19 Listed $260,000 CRMLS
  • 2025-04-17 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2025-04-07 Price Changed $299,000 CRMLS
  • 2024-11-21 Listed $310,000 CRMLS
  • 2011-11-16 Sold (MLS) $30,000 CRMLS
  • 2011-10-07 Pending CRMLS
  • 2011-09-06 Price Changed $20,000 CRMLS
  • 2011-07-30 Price Changed $25,000 CRMLS
  • 2011-03-10 Listed $29,000 CRMLS

Property tax history

+10.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,276 · +10.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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