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1225 Vienna Dr #391
C+ Composite 61.88
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 +27.0/30.0
  • DSCR +9.3/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.3/10.0
  • Schools +5.3/10.0
  • Livability +4.1/5.0
  • Appreciation +3.2/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.2/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0

$399,000

1225 Vienna Dr #391 · Sunnyvale, CA 94089
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,720 sqft · Manufactured · 59 Days on market
Built 2017 $232/sqft · 34% above area Est $298k · 34% over

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

The cute trex deck invites you to this gorgeous 3 bed 2 bath home! An abundance of of natural light from the many dual-paned windows throughout this custom home. Extra touches include high ceilings and crown moulding in living areas and bedrooms. Beautiful eat-in kitchen, with large center island, lots of storage in beautiful white shaker cabinets and quartz countertops. The main suite offers ensuite with dual sinks, and stall shower. Quality laminate flooring throughout, with carpet in bedrooms. Central heating & A/C. Laundry room comes withwasher/dryer. Large shed at the edge of the 3 car carport 2017 Goldenwest S/N PER03779CAB/CAA

Key facts

  • Crown moulding
  • Eat in kitchen
  • Natural light

Tags

TREX DECKNATURAL LIGHTDUAL PANED WINDOWSHIGH CEILINGSCROWN MOULDINGEAT IN KITCHEN

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 $399k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $690 ($8k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $399k).
  • Recommended offer: $387k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.7% vs local median 1.2% in Sunnyvale — 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 82/100 on livability (#37 in CA, #1,258 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, employment A+; Watch: cost of living F.
  • Santa Clara Unified (urban): math 49% / reading 66% proficiency, ranked #75 of 517 in CA (top 14%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.6%/yr); 69 active listings in the ZIP; 11 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; 3,838 units permitted in Santa Clara County in 2024 (1,886 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 37% of the median local income ($158k/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 $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $12k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Santa Clara County population projected at +24% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 59 days — a 3% lower offer ($387k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 6 sale attempts since 20y 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 $340k; 17% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $427/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $387,030 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 59 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  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
1.23%
Cap rate
9.65%
Cash-on-cash
12.00%
DSCR
1.53
GRM
6.8

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$298,026
List price
$399,000
Delta
33.88%
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
1220 Vienna Dr #707 0.08mi 3/2.0 1,716 (-0%) 2mo $287,000 $167 94
1225 Vienna Dr #604 0.00mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,740 (+1%) 1mo $320,000 $184 92
1225 Vienna Dr #141 0.10mi 3/2.0 1,738 (+1%) 2mo $380,000 $219 92
1085 Tasman Dr #620 0.20mi 3/2.0 1,725 (+0%) 1mo $399,000 $231 89
1225 Vienna Dr #44 0.10mi 3/2.0 1,658 (-4%) 1mo $349,000 $210 89
1225 Vienna Dr #114 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,600 (-7%) 2mo $380,000 $238 87
1225 Vienna Dr #937 0.10mi 3/2.0 1,795 (+4%) 2mo $400,000 $223 86
1225 Vienna Dr #336 0.17mi 3/3.0 1,755 (+2%) 0mo $428,000 $244 84
1085 Tasman Dr #496 0.20mi 3/2.0 1,780 (+4%) 2mo $405,000 $228 83
1085 Tasman Dr #225 0.20mi 3/2.0 1,790 (+4%) 1mo $400,000 $223 83
1225 Vienna Dr #925 0.10mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,490 (-13%) 1mo $305,000 $205 67
690 Persian Dr #61 0.53mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,464 (-15%) 2mo $229,500 $157 44

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 · 2.63% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-5.3%
Equity multiple
0.80×
Total profit
$-22,171
Equity at exit
$59,492
10-year hold
IRR
3.9%
Equity multiple
1.28×
Total profit
$31,266
Equity at exit
$34,498

Cash invested: $111,720 (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 94089

Home prices YoY
-1.1%
Rents YoY
2.6%
Active inventory
69
Price-to-rent
6.8×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$4,904 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$2,092
Tax est. 1.5%
$499 /mo · $5,985/yr
Insurance
$166
Flood insurance flood zone
−$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,030
Net cashflow
$690

Break-even live

Break-even rent $4,030
Max offer price $399,000
Occupancy floor 81%

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
$99,750
Closing costs
$11,970
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 11 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1271 Lawrence Station Rd Sunnyvale, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.5 1417 $5,197 $3.67 1d 7 0.40mi
1220 N Fair Oaks Ave Sunnyvale, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 887 $4,780 $5.39 1d 4 0.50mi
621 Tasman Dr Sunnyvale, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 959 $4,557 $4.75 1d 9 0.51mi
568 Saco Ter Sunnyvale, CA 4.0 3.0 1720 $5,200 $3.02 1d 1 0.65mi
1171 La Rochelle Ter Unit G Sunnyvale, CA 3.0 2.5 2156 $5,200 $2.41 1d 1 0.70mi
550 E Weddell Dr Sunnyvale, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1255 $5,966 $4.75 1d 8 0.75mi
1235 Wildwood Ave Sunnyvale, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 910 $3,377 $3.71 1d 12 0.89mi
1063 Morse Ave Sunnyvale, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 844 $5,014 $5.94 1d 14 0.93mi
1257 Lakeside Dr Sunnyvale, CA 3.0 1.0–3.0 903 $5,075 $5.62 1d 1 1.01mi
781 N Fair Oaks Ave #6 Sunnyvale, CA 3.0 2.0 1134 $3,795 $3.35 16d 1 1.06mi
1030 Indian Wells Ave Sunnyvale, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 1039 $6,915 $6.66 1d 1 1.13mi

Listing history 29 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $399,000 Active 59 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $399,000 Active 58 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $399,000 Active 57 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $399,000 Active 56 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $399,000 Active 54 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    pricedays on market $399,000 Active 53 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $420,000 Active 50 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $420,000 Active 49 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $420,000 Active 48 DOM
  10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $420,000 Active 45 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $420,000 Active 44 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $420,000 Active 43 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $420,000 Active 42 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $420,000 Active 41 DOM
  15. 2026-04-20
    price $420,000 645-char remark
    Show marketing remark (645 chars)

    The cute trex deck invites you to this gorgeous 3 bed 2 bath home! An abundance of of natural light from the many dual-paned windows throughout this custom home. Extra touches include high ceilings and crown moulding in living areas and bedrooms. Beautiful eat-in kitchen, with large center island, lots of storage in beautiful white shaker cabinets and quartz countertops. The main suite offers ensuite with dual sinks, and stall shower. Quality laminate flooring throughout, with carpet in bedrooms. Central heating & A/C. Laundry room comes withwasher/dryer. Large shed at the edge of the 3 car carport 2017 Goldenwest S/N PER03779CAB/CAA

  16. 2026-04-20
    listed $399,800 Active 645-char remark
    Show marketing remark (645 chars)

    The cute trex deck invites you to this gorgeous 3 bed 2 bath home! An abundance of of natural light from the many dual-paned windows throughout this custom home. Extra touches include high ceilings and crown moulding in living areas and bedrooms. Beautiful eat-in kitchen, with large center island, lots of storage in beautiful white shaker cabinets and quartz countertops. The main suite offers ensuite with dual sinks, and stall shower. Quality laminate flooring throughout, with carpet in bedrooms. Central heating & A/C. Laundry room comes withwasher/dryer. Large shed at the edge of the 3 car carport 2017 Goldenwest S/N PER03779CAB/CAA

  17. 2026-04-20
    listed $420,000 Active 645-char remark
    Show marketing remark (645 chars)

    The cute trex deck invites you to this gorgeous 3 bed 2 bath home! An abundance of of natural light from the many dual-paned windows throughout this custom home. Extra touches include high ceilings and crown moulding in living areas and bedrooms. Beautiful eat-in kitchen, with large center island, lots of storage in beautiful white shaker cabinets and quartz countertops. The main suite offers ensuite with dual sinks, and stall shower. Quality laminate flooring throughout, with carpet in bedrooms. Central heating & A/C. Laundry room comes withwasher/dryer. Large shed at the edge of the 3 car carport 2017 Goldenwest S/N PER03779CAB/CAA

  18. 2023-09-02
    soldstatus $340,000 561-char remark
    Show marketing remark (561 chars)

    Spacious home in a beautiful five star family park! This home has lots of natural light coming from the many dual paned windows throughout the home. Quality laminate flooring throughout, with carpet in bedrooms. Large eat-in kitchen, has a center island, ample white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and comes with all appliances. The main suite offers a large private bath with a garden tub, dual sinks, and a step-in shower. Central heating & A/C. Laundry room comes with washer/dryer. Large shed in 3 car carport 2017 Goldenwest S/N PER03779CAB/CAA

  19. 2023-09-02
    soldstatus $340,000 Sold
    Show marketing remark (561 chars)

    Spacious home in a beautiful five star family park! This home has lots of natural light coming from the many dual paned windows throughout the home. Quality laminate flooring throughout, with carpet in bedrooms. Large eat-in kitchen, has a center island, ample white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and comes with all appliances. The main suite offers a large private bath with a garden tub, dual sinks, and a step-in shower. Central heating & A/C. Laundry room comes with washer/dryer. Large shed in 3 car carport 2017 Goldenwest S/N PER03779CAB/CAA

  20. 2023-08-27
    status Pending (Do Not Show)
  21. 2023-08-02
    historical Contingent
  22. 2023-06-23
    listed $355,000 Active
    Show marketing remark (561 chars)

    Spacious home in a beautiful five star family park! This home has lots of natural light coming from the many dual paned windows throughout the home. Quality laminate flooring throughout, with carpet in bedrooms. Large eat-in kitchen, has a center island, ample white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and comes with all appliances. The main suite offers a large private bath with a garden tub, dual sinks, and a step-in shower. Central heating & A/C. Laundry room comes with washer/dryer. Large shed in 3 car carport 2017 Goldenwest S/N PER03779CAB/CAA

  23. 2023-06-23
    listed $355,000 561-char remark
    Show marketing remark (561 chars)

    Spacious home in a beautiful five star family park! This home has lots of natural light coming from the many dual paned windows throughout the home. Quality laminate flooring throughout, with carpet in bedrooms. Large eat-in kitchen, has a center island, ample white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and comes with all appliances. The main suite offers a large private bath with a garden tub, dual sinks, and a step-in shower. Central heating & A/C. Laundry room comes with washer/dryer. Large shed in 3 car carport 2017 Goldenwest S/N PER03779CAB/CAA

  24. 2017-03-03
    soldstatus $68,000 Sold
  25. 2017-01-20
    status Pending (Do Not Show)
  26. 2017-01-09
    listed $68,000 Active
  27. 2006-10-20
    historical
  28. 2006-10-05
    soldstatus $40,000
  29. 2006-10-03
    listed $39,999

ⓘ 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 AE · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥91°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 7/10 Severe 13 unhealthy d/yr today · 13 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$58,850
− Mortgage interest
−$22,350
− Property taxes
−$5,985
− Insurance
−$7,114
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,708
− Management
−$4,708
− Depreciation
−$11,607
Taxable income
$2,378
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$571
After-tax cash flow
$7,713/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
Santa Clara Unified
NCES district ID
0635430
Math proficiency
49% ▼ -3.00%
Reading proficiency
66% ▲ 4.00%
Median HH income
$97,320
Composite
53.46/100
National rank
#1459
State rank
#75 of 517 in CA

Livability — Sunnyvale

Score
82/100
State rank
#37
US rank
#1258

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Sunnyvale, CA
County
Santa Clara County · 1,806,974 people
City population
154,236
Metro
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Population (ZIP)
22,699
Household income
$158,304
Rent vs Own
47.1% rent · 52.9% own
Severe rent burden
558.0

Population outlook (Santa Clara County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
2,179,074 people
By 2030
2,301,297 · +5.6%
By 2040
2,528,195 · +16.0%
By 2050
2,712,135 · +24.5%
By 2075
2,998,701 · +37.6%
By 2100
2,931,429 · +34.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.68)
Race & ethnicity
Asian 45% White 24% Hispanic / Latino 24% Two or more races 9% Black 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 17%
Common ancestry
Scotch-Irish 2% Lithuanian 1% Estonian 1%
Foreign-born
51% · Canada, China, Vietnam
Languages at home
40% English-only · Spanish 18% Chinese 12% Other Asian/Pacific 8%

Political lean MEDSL · Santa Clara

2024 margin
Solid D (+40.0) · D 68.1% · R 28.1% · Other 3.8%
2008→2024 swing
-0.9pp no change · 2008: 40.9pp · 2024: 40.0pp
All cycles
2024: D+40.0 2020: D+47.4 2016: D+52.5 2012: D+42.1 2008: D+40.9

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -3.70%
Current HPI
338.6935
Rent YoY
▲ 2.63%
Metro
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+950.0% since first listed
15 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-20 Price Changed $420,000 MLSListings
  • 2026-04-20 Listed $399,800 MLSListings
  • 2026-04-20 Listed $420,000 bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2023-09-02 Sold (MLS) $340,000 MLSListings
  • 2023-09-02 Sold (MLS) $340,000 San Francisco MLS
  • 2023-08-27 Pending MLSListings
  • 2023-08-02 Contingent MLSListings
  • 2023-06-23 Listed $355,000 MLSListings
  • 2023-06-23 Listed $355,000 San Francisco MLS
  • 2017-03-03 Sold (MLS) $68,000 MLSListings
  • 2017-01-20 Pending MLSListings
  • 2017-01-09 Listed $68,000 MLSListings
  • 2006-10-20 Listing Removed MLSListings
  • 2006-10-05 Sold (MLS) $40,000 MLSListings
  • 2006-10-03 Listed $39,999 MLSListings

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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