3883-SPC 169 Buchanan · Riverside, CA
Flood risk 4/10 · Minor
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.22%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 8/10 · Major
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $659 – $1,223
Heat risk 7/10 · Major
- Hot days now (above 102°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 19 days/yr
Wind risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 9/10 · Severe
- Unhealthy air days now
- 19 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 23 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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
- Rent growth +3.4/5.0
- Schools +3.4/10.0
- Livability +3.3/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- ARV discount +0.0/15.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$159,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home located in Sierra Pines an all ages community at 3883 Buchanan Street in Riverside. Pride of ownership is evident throughout with fresh interior paint and a well cared for, move in ready condition. This home features two spacious living areas, a cozy fireplace, and a private patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The backyard includes mature lemon and orange trees, adding charm and a touch of outdoor enjoyment. Enjoy the convenience of washer and dryer hookups inside the home, along with a functional and comfortable layout designed for everyday living. Residents enjoy access to community amenities including a clubhouse, library, pool, spa, and an on site laundry facility. Ideally situated on the border of Riverside and Corona, this home offers a prime location close to shopping, dining, and easy freeway access.
Key facts
- Mature orange trees
- Mature lemon trees
- Clubhouse
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $159k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $951 ($11k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $159k).
- Recommended offer: $149k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 13.5% vs local median 3.0% in Riverside — 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 66/100 on livability (#337 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: housing A+, employment A-, commute B+; Watch: schools C-, health & safety D, crime F.
- Alvord Unified (urban): math 28% / reading 42% proficiency, ranked #852 of 1,400 in CA (top 61%) — 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 (+3.4%/yr); 197 active listings in the ZIP; 27 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 18d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 9,195 units permitted in Riverside County in 2024 (1,512 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 32% of the median local income ($96k/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 $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Riverside County population projected at +22% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.4% rent growth), your $45k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 76 days — a 6% lower offer ($149k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
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.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 76 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Built in 1975 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Crime grade is F 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.63% ✓
- Cap rate
- 13.47%
- Cash-on-cash
- 25.64%
- DSCR
- 2.14
- GRM
- 5.1
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $130,966
- List price
- $159,000
- Delta
- 21.41%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3883 Buchanan St #65 | 0.09mi | 2/2.0 | 1,152 (0%) | 4mo | $22,000 | $19 | 92 |
| 3663 Buchanan St #15 | 0.41mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,152 (0%) | 8mo | $150,000 | $130 | 69 |
| 3500 Buchanan St #14 | 0.62mi | 2/2.0 | 1,152 (0%) | 9mo | $65,000 | $56 | 64 |
| 3500 Buchanan St #37 | 0.62mi | 2/2.0 | 1,152 (0%) | 11mo | $80,000 | $69 | 62 |
| 4000 Pierce St #60 | 0.36mi | 2/2.0 | 1,248 (+8%) | 9mo | $120,000 | $96 | 62 |
| 3500 Buchanan St #57 | 0.62mi | 2/2.0 | 1,200 (+4%) | 6mo | $62,000 | $52 | 59 |
| 4000 Pierce St #36 | 0.36mi | 2/2.0 | 1,248 (+8%) | 13mo | $141,000 | $113 | 58 |
| 3700 Buchanan #4 | 0.46mi | 2/2.0 | 1,056 (-8%) | 9mo | $118,000 | $112 | 57 |
| 3663 Buchanan St #106 | 0.41mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,056 (-8%) | 8mo | $172,000 | $163 | 55 |
| 3700 Buchanan St #121 | 0.46mi | 2/2.0 | 1,000 (-13%) | 6mo | $54,900 | $55 | 52 |
| 3700 Buchanan St #3 | 0.46mi | 2/2.0 | 1,000 (-13%) | 11mo | $65,000 | $65 | 47 |
| 3500 Buchanan St #69 | 0.62mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,056 (-8%) | 13mo | $146,000 | $138 | 42 |
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 · 3.41% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 19.7%
- Equity multiple
- 1.81×
- Total profit
- $35,932
- Equity at exit
- $23,707
- IRR
- 28.3%
- Equity multiple
- 3.56×
- Total profit
- $113,905
- Equity at exit
- $13,747
Cash invested: $44,520 (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
ZIP-level market 92503
- Rents YoY
- 3.4%
- Active inventory
- 197
- Price-to-rent
- 5.1×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,595 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$834
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$199 /mo · $2,385/yr
- Insurance
- −$66
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$545
- Net cashflow
- $951
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $1,061 | -5% $1,006 | +0% $951 | +5% $896 | +10% $841 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $746 | -5% $849 | +0% $951 | +5% $1,054 | +10% $1,156 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $1,031 | -0.5pp $992 | base $951 | +0.5pp $910 | +1.0pp $868 |
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
- $39,750
- Closing costs
- $4,770
- Reserves months
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- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 27 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2930 Via Milano Outside Area (Inside Ca), CA | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1007 | $2,500 | $2.48 | 45d | 1 | 0.31mi |
| 3957 Pierce St Riverside, CA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 845 | $2,795 | $3.31 | 0d | 23 | 0.51mi |
| 11711 Collett Ave Riverside, CA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1018 | $3,158 | $3.10 | 0d | 22 | 0.72mi |
| 3741 Harvill Ln Unit 4 Riverside, CA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 700 | $1,500 | $2.14 | 45d | 1 | 0.75mi |
| 545 Hamilton Dr Corona, CA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 900 | $1,900 | $2.11 | 25d | 1 | 0.75mi |
| 4408 Ambs Dr Riverside, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1470 | $3,040 | $2.07 | 45d | 1 | 0.78mi |
| 11520 Magnolia Ave Riverside, CA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 902 | $2,862 | $3.17 | 0d | 7 | 0.92mi |
| 2365 Promenade Ave Corona, CA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 892 | $2,559 | $2.87 | 0d | 17 | 0.99mi |
| 3713 Calle Curacso Riverside, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1300 | $3,090 | $2.38 | 18d | 1 | 1.00mi |
| 3713 Calle Curacso Riverside, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1300 | $3,090 | $2.38 | 45d | 1 | 1.00mi |
| 2361 Mary Helen St Unit 102 Corona, CA | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1000 | $2,395 | $2.40 | 3d | 1 | 1.18mi |
| 2235 Treehouse Ln Corona, CA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 886 | $2,779 | $3.13 | 0d | 18 | 1.19mi |
| 2341 Mary Helen St Unit 104 Corona, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1000 | $2,550 | $2.55 | 45d | 1 | 1.19mi |
| 11255 Magnolia Ave Riverside, CA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 744 | $1,850 | $2.49 | 45d | 1 | 1.23mi |
| 11207 Magnolia Ave Riverside, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1200 | $2,250 | $1.88 | 25d | 1 | 1.27mi |
| 4259 Redstar Ct Riverside, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1178 | $3,000 | $2.55 | 16d | 1 | 1.29mi |
| 4259 Redstar Ct Riverside, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1178 | $3,000 | $2.55 | 6d | 1 | 1.29mi |
| 4259 Redstar Ct Riverside, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1178 | $3,000 | $2.55 | 21d | 1 | 1.29mi |
| 4259 Redstar Ct Riverside, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1178 | $3,000 | $2.55 | 25d | 1 | 1.29mi |
| 2215 Lakeside Pl Corona, CA | 2.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1043 | $2,265 | $2.17 | 0d | 25 | 1.30mi |
| 3900 Fir Tree Dr Riverside, CA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 789 | $2,695 | $3.42 | 0d | 6 | 1.36mi |
| 4725 Sierra Vista Ave Riverside, CA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 785 | $2,890 | $3.68 | 0d | 9 | 1.37mi |
| 4655 Sierra Vista Ave Riverside, CA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 950 | $2,935 | $3.09 | 0d | 12 | 1.37mi |
| 2235 Indigo Hills Dr #6 Corona, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1380 | $2,950 | $2.14 | 45d | 1 | 1.37mi |
| 2178 Stoneridge Dr Corona, CA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 946 | $2,528 | $2.67 | 0d | 10 | 1.41mi |
| 13370 Magnolia Ave Corona, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 900 | $2,450 | $2.72 | 45d | 1 | 1.45mi |
| 2209 Ascot St Corona, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1318 | $2,995 | $2.27 | 45d | 1 | 1.49mi |
Listing history 16 events
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2026-06-21days on market $159,000 Active 76 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $159,000 Active 73 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $159,000 Active 72 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $159,000 Active 71 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $159,000 Active 70 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $159,000 Active 68 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $159,000 Active 67 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $159,000 Active 64 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $159,000 Active 63 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $159,000 Active 62 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $159,000 Active 59 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $159,000 Active 58 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $159,000 Active 57 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $159,000 Active 56 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $159,000 Active 55 DOM
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2026-04-06$159,000 Active 892-char remark
Show marketing remark (892 chars)
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home located in Sierra Pines an all ages community at 3883 Buchanan Street in Riverside. Pride of ownership is evident throughout with fresh interior paint and a well cared for, move in ready condition. This home features two spacious living areas, a cozy fireplace, and a private patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The backyard includes mature lemon and orange trees, adding charm and a touch of outdoor enjoyment. Enjoy the convenience of washer and dryer hookups inside the home, along with a functional and comfortable layout designed for everyday living. Residents enjoy access to community amenities including a clubhouse, library, pool, spa, and an on site laundry facility. Ideally situated on the border of Riverside and Corona, this home offers a prime location close to shopping, dining, and easy freeway access.
ⓘ 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 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 22% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 8/10 Severe
- Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥102°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 1/10 Low
- Air quality 9/10 Extreme 19 unhealthy d/yr today · 23 by 30 yrs out
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $31,140
- − Mortgage interest
- −$8,906
- − Property taxes
- −$2,385
- − Insurance
- −$795
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,491
- − Management
- −$2,491
- − Depreciation
- −$4,625
- Taxable income
- $9,445
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$2,267
- After-tax cash flow
- $9,148/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
- Alvord Unified
- NCES district ID
- 0602430
- Math proficiency
- 28% ▲ 1.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 42% ▲ 2.00%
- Median HH income
- $58,965
- Composite
- 33.81/100
- National rank
- #10383
- State rank
- #852 of 1400 in CA
Livability — Riverside
- Score
- 66/100
- State rank
- #337
- US rank
- #11613
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Riverside, CA
- County
- Riverside County · 2,287,001 people
- City population
- 367,890
- Metro
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Population (ZIP)
- 88,395
- Household income
- $96,268
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 2337.0
Population outlook (Riverside County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 2,664,475 people
- By 2030
- 2,802,692 · +5.2%
- By 2040
- 3,050,904 · +14.5%
- By 2050
- 3,256,783 · +22.2%
- By 2075
- 3,655,058 · +37.2%
- By 2100
- 3,766,594 · +41.4%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
- Race & ethnicity
- Hispanic / Latino 61% White 24% Two or more races 15% Asian 8% Black 4%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 52%
- Common ancestry
- Lithuanian 1% Italian 1% Slovak 1%
- Foreign-born
- 27% · Canada, Vietnam, South Korea
- Languages at home
- 44% English-only · Spanish 45% Other Indo-European 2% Tagalog/Filipino 2%
Political lean MEDSL · Riverside
- 2024 margin
- Toss-up / Even · D 48.0% · R 49.3% · Other 2.6%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -3.6pp toward R · 2008: 2.3pp · 2024: -1.3pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+1.3 2020: D+8.0 2016: D+4.3 2012: R+0.4 2008: D+2.3
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -414.52%
- Current HPI
- 393.407
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 3.41%
- Metro
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 3.21%
- F500 in state
- 116
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 27 | $1,492B |
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| Financial Services | 3 | $174B |
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| Retail | 3 | $44B |
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| Insurance | 3 | $26B |
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| Media / Entertainment | 2 | $115B |
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| Pharmaceuticals / Biotech | 2 | $62B |
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Price history
1 event — show timeline
- 2026-04-06 Listed $159,000 CRMLS
Property tax history
-0.7%/yrLatest (2025): $160 · +3.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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