601 N Kirby #195 · Hemet, CA 92545

$40,000

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,500 sqft · Manufactured · 51 Days on market

Built 1974 $27/sqft · 23% below area Est $52k · 23% under

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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 +15.0/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +5.0/10.0
• DSCR +5.0/10.0
• Rent growth +3.4/5.0
• Livability +2.6/5.0
• Schools +2.5/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Large triple wide in popular active park. FREE 18-HOLE GOLF! Nice LR, built-in hutch in Dining. Large FR w/ built-in bookshelves and patio door to enclosed porch. Great island kitchen with upgraded appliances including Jenn-Air cooktop with griddle and grill. Light and bright with skylight. Huge master bedroom with two closets (1 is walk-in) and nice master bath with large walk-in shower. Lot has two citrus trees and roses. Shed has work bench and shelves. This one will go fast--a real bargain.

Key facts

• Community pool
• Built 1974
• Listed 51 days

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Park name: Colonial Country Club
• Financial info: Land lease (park) with monthly fee of $1,089; Rent includes trash, pool, water, and sewer; Manager approval required for multi-unit body type; Pets permitted — contact manager
• HOA & community: Senior community; Community features include golf course, dog park, hiking, and park

Exterior

• Parking: Covered parking; Paved driveway level; Has parking
• Security: Gated community
• Utilities: Public sewer; District/Public water
• Home design: Mobile home (12' x 60') remaining on site; One story; Turnkey condition; Estimated living area; Has a view; Private road frontage, paved
• Construction: Drywall walls; Flat tile roof; Shed structure
• Exterior features: Covered patio; In-ground community pool; Shed; Flat, level lot with street-level access; Park nearby; Walkstreet; No sprinklers

Interior

• Bedrooms: Entry level: Ground level
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Interior features: Panel doors; Blinds; Gated community; Community spa (in-ground)
• Laundry & utility: Washer included; Dryer included

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $40k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($18k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $40k).
• Recommended offer: $39k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 50.5% vs local median 4.9% in Hemet — 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 51/100 on livability (#1,056 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: housing A+; Watch: crime D+, schools F, amenities F.
• Hemet Unified (suburban): math 19% / reading 41% proficiency, ranked #360 of 517 in CA (top 70%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 66% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.7%/yr); 290 active listings in the ZIP; 25 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 18d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 9,195 units permitted in Riverside County in 2024 (1,512 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 41% of the median local income ($64k/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 $277 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $1k 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 + 3.7% rent growth), your $11k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 51 days — a 3% lower offer ($39k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts since 20y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $28k (41%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $34k; 16% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 5→14/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $38,800 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 51 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1974 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
5. 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?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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: 5.43% ✓
• Cap rate: 50.49%
• Cash-on-cash: 157.86%
• DSCR: 8.02
• GRM: 1.5

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $51,674
• List price: $40,000
• Delta: -22.59%
• 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
601 N Kirby St #501	0.00mi	2/2.0	1,440 (-4%)	0mo	$49,000	$34	93
601 Kirby St N #451	0.02mi	2/2.0	1,440 (-4%)	0mo	$60,000	$42	92
601 Kirby St N #235	0.00mi	2/2.0	1,440 (-4%)	3mo	$84,000	$58	91
601 N Kirby St #67	0.00mi	2/2.0	1,440 (-4%)	6mo	$73,000	$51	89
601 N Kirby St #220	0.00mi	2/2.0	1,440 (-4%)	6mo	$38,500	$27	89
601 N Kirby St #159	0.04mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,440 (-4%)	5mo	$69,000	$48	82
601 N Kirby #269	0.00mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,652 (+10%)	6mo	$105,000	$64	73
601 N Kirby #177	0.21mi	2/2.0	1,344 (-10%)	1mo	$10,000	$7	72
1895 W Devonshire #20	0.75mi	2/2.0	1,344 (-10%)	1mo	$44,000	$33	47
1895 W Devonshire Ave #76	0.75mi	2/2.0	1,344 (-10%)	4mo	$55,000	$41	45
1895 W Devonshire Ave #74	0.75mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,344 (-10%)	2mo	$80,000	$60	41
1895 W Devonshire Ave #148	0.75mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,344 (-10%)	6mo	$87,500	$65	38

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 · 3.74% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: —
• Equity multiple: 8.95×
• Total profit: $89,000
• Equity at exit: $5,964

10-year hold

• IRR: —
• Equity multiple: 19.32×
• Total profit: $205,169
• Equity at exit: $3,458

Cash invested: $11,200 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 92545

• Home prices YoY: -24.6%
• Rents YoY: 3.7%
• Active inventory: 290
• Price-to-rent: 1.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,172 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$210
• Tax from tax record: −$16 /mo · $194/yr
• Insurance: −$17
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$456
• Net cashflow: $1,473

Break-even live

Break-even rent $307

Max offer price $40,000

Occupancy floor 27%

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: $10,000
• Closing costs: $1,200
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 25 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
743 Via Linda Dr Hemet, CA	2.0	2.0	1206	$1,995	$1.65	5d	1	0.28mi
811 Alondra Dr Hemet, CA	2.0	2.0	1166	$1,875	$1.61	4d	1	0.31mi
853 Ensenada Dr Hemet, CA	2.0	2.0	1350	$1,875	$1.39	24d	1	0.36mi
853 Ensenada Dr Hemet, CA	2.0	2.0	1350	$1,875	$1.39	11d	1	0.36mi
3471 Dublin Ct Hemet, CA	3.0	2.0	1276	$2,895	$2.27	3d	1	0.37mi
2014 Iris Way Hemet, CA	3.0	2.0	1192	$2,850	$2.39	43d	1	0.64mi
3800 W Devonshire Ave Hemet, CA	3.0	1.0–2.0	816	$2,055	$2.52	1d	8	0.64mi
2208 El Grande St Hemet, CA	2.0	2.0	1327	$2,100	$1.58	17d	1	0.67mi
1700 Walden Ln Hemet, CA	3.0	2.0	1430	$2,670	$1.87	24d	1	0.77mi
3030 W Acacia Ave Hemet, CA	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	892	$1,895	$2.12	1d	10	0.79mi
543 La Cresta Dr Hemet, CA	2.0	2.0	1544	$1,595	$1.03	43d	1	0.80mi
1245 Millie Dr Hemet, CA	3.0	2.0	1392	$2,850	$2.05	7d	1	0.83mi
663 Mariposa Dr Hemet, CA	2.0	2.0	1440	$1,500	$1.04	24d	1	0.96mi
2098 W Acacia Ave Hemet, CA	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	895	$2,035	$2.27	1d	1	0.96mi
1315 W Latham Ave Hemet, CA	3.0	2.5	1340	$2,550	$1.90	43d	1	1.11mi
828 Coramdeo Ct Hemet, CA	3.0	2.0	1543	$3,000	$1.94	43d	1	1.12mi
4400 W Florida Ave Unit 86 Hemet, CA	3.0	2.0	1310	$1,800	$1.37	43d	1	1.15mi
4400 W Florida Ave Spc 26 Hemet, CA	3.0	2.0	1193	$1,699	$1.42	14d	1	1.18mi
1967 Connor Ln San Jacinto, CA	3.0	2.5	1708	$2,950	$1.73	7d	1	1.28mi
1850 Amberwood Dr Hemet, CA	2.0	2.0	1170	$1,561	$1.33	43d	1	1.29mi
471 Whitney Dr Hemet, CA	2.0	2.0	1085	$1,800	$1.66	5d	1	1.30mi
683 Jonquil St Hemet, CA	3.0	2.0	1150	$2,448	$2.13	24d	1	1.33mi
1844 Paradise Way San Jacinto, CA	3.0	2.0	1540	$3,000	$1.95	43d	1	1.34mi
914 Haviture Way Hemet, CA	3.0	2.0	1935	$2,900	$1.50	1d	1	1.47mi
828 Greenwich Ct Hemet, CA	3.0	3.0	1977	$2,700	$1.37	18d	1	1.49mi

Listing history 17 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $40,000 Active 51 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $40,000 Active 50 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $40,000 Active 49 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   pricedays on market $40,000 Active 48 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $68,000 Active 46 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $68,000 Active 42 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $68,000 Active 41 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $68,000 Active 40 DOM
9. 2026-06-04
   days on market $68,000 Active 37 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $68,000 Active 36 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $68,000 Active 35 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $68,000 Active 34 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $68,000 Active 33 DOM
14. 2026-04-28
    listed $68,000 Active 731-char remark
15. 2007-12-14
    soldstatus $34,500 499-char remark

    Show marketing remark (499 chars)

    Large triple wide in popular active park. FREE 18-HOLE GOLF! Nice LR, built-in hutch in Dining. Large FR w/ built-in bookshelves and patio door to enclosed porch. Great island kitchen with upgraded appliances including Jenn-Air cooktop with griddle and grill. Light and bright with skylight. Huge master bedroom with two closets (1 is walk-in) and nice master bath with large walk-in shower. Lot has two citrus trees and roses. Shed has work bench and shelves. This one will go fast--a real bargain.

16. 2007-11-16
    historical 499-char remark

    Show marketing remark (499 chars)

    Large triple wide in popular active park. FREE 18-HOLE GOLF! Nice LR, built-in hutch in Dining. Large FR w/ built-in bookshelves and patio door to enclosed porch. Great island kitchen with upgraded appliances including Jenn-Air cooktop with griddle and grill. Light and bright with skylight. Huge master bedroom with two closets (1 is walk-in) and nice master bath with large walk-in shower. Lot has two citrus trees and roses. Shed has work bench and shelves. This one will go fast--a real bargain.

17. 2006-08-18
    listed $40,000 499-char remark

    Show marketing remark (499 chars)

    Large triple wide in popular active park. FREE 18-HOLE GOLF! Nice LR, built-in hutch in Dining. Large FR w/ built-in bookshelves and patio door to enclosed porch. Great island kitchen with upgraded appliances including Jenn-Air cooktop with griddle and grill. Light and bright with skylight. Huge master bedroom with two closets (1 is walk-in) and nice master bath with large walk-in shower. Lot has two citrus trees and roses. Shed has work bench and shelves. This one will go fast--a real bargain.

ⓘ 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: $194 · $16/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $304 · $25/mo
• Expected delta: +$110/yr (+$9/mo · 56.7%)

ⓘ 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 6/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 5 d/yr ≥104°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 6/10 Major 12 unhealthy d/yr today · 14 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $26,065
• − Mortgage interest: −$2,241
• − Property taxes: −$194
• − Insurance: −$200
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,085
• − Management: −$2,085
• − Depreciation: −$1,164
• Taxable income: $18,097
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$4,343
• After-tax cash flow: $13,337/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: Hemet Unified
• NCES district ID: 0616920
• Math proficiency: 19% ▼ -3.00%
• Reading proficiency: 41% ▲ 4.00%
• Median HH income: $39,962
• Composite: 25.16/100
• National rank: #7517
• State rank: #360 of 517 in CA

Livability — Hemet

• Score: 51/100
• State rank: #1056
• US rank: #25208

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Hemet, CA
• County: Riverside County · 2,287,001 people
• City population: 137,670
• Metro: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
• Population (ZIP): 45,982
• Household income: $63,770
• Rent vs Own: 28.8% rent · 71.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 1813.0

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 0.65)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 46% White 35% Two or more races 17% Black 8% Asian 5% Native American 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 40%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 2% Lithuanian 2% Portuguese 1%
• Foreign-born: 19% · Canada, Vietnam, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 69% English-only · Spanish 27% Tagalog/Filipino 1% Other Indo-European 1%

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: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -116.25%
• Current HPI: 356.9414
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.74%
• 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
▸Financial Services	3	$174B
▸Retail	3	$44B
▸Insurance	3	$26B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$115B
▸Pharmaceuticals / Biotech	2	$62B

Price history

+0.0% since first listed

5 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-14 Price Changed $40,000 CRMLS
• 2026-04-28 Listed $68,000 CRMLS
• 2007-12-14 Sold (MLS) $34,500 CRMLS
• 2007-11-16 Listing Removed — CRMLS
• 2006-08-18 Listed $40,000 CRMLS

Property tax history

+1.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $194 · +2.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.