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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
  • ARV discount +12.6/15.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Schools +5.3/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.0/5.0
  • Appreciation +3.9/10.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0

$300,000

866 Spindrift #866 · San Jose, CA 95134
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,560 sqft · Manufactured · 27 Days on market
Est $339k · 11% under

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

Listing remarks

Bright and spacious 3/2 in the heart of Silicon Valley . Step into a wide spacious living area with many windows and a wall for a huge TV, and a cozy fireplace The open kitchen showcases a skylight, granite countertops, wood cabinets, a gas stove, dishwasher, and refrigerator. The dining area is next to the to the kitchen making it great for entertaining or family gatherings. The flooring throughout is Luxury Vinyl Planking that is sturdy and beautiful. The spacious primary bedroom suit features a bathroom with an oversized tub and separate shower stall and ample closet. Additional amenities include a newer A/C, central heating and an inside laundry area . The complex includes three communi

Key facts

  • Spacious living area
  • Skylight
  • Granite countertops

Tags

SPACIOUS LIVING AREAOPEN KITCHENSKYLIGHTGRANITE COUNTERTOPSCOMMUNITY SWIMMING POOLSCLUB HOUSES

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 $300k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($20k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $300k).
  • Recommended offer: $296k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 13.0% vs local median 1.6% in San Jose — 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 78/100 on livability (#68 in CA, #2,559 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, employment A+; Watch: crime F, 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 fast (+5.9%/yr); 20 active listings in the ZIP; 29 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 3d 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).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-2.1%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k 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.
  • At projected returns (-2.1% appreciation + 5.9% rent growth), your $84k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 27 days — a 2% lower offer ($296k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts 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.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $295,500 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  2. 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?
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
1.58%
Cap rate
12.97%
Cash-on-cash
23.84%
DSCR
2.06
GRM
5.3

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$338,520
Comps found
12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
866 Spindrift Ln 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,560 (0%) 13mo $339,000 $217 89
708 Spindrift Dr #708 0.11mi 3/2.0 1,500 (-4%) 4mo $269,000 $179 85
739 Spindrift Dr #739 0.10mi 3/2.0 1,558 (-0%) 14mo $310,000 $199 84
108 El Bosque Dr #108 0.28mi 3/2.0 1,560 (0%) 5mo $310,000 $199 83
710 Spindrift #710 0.08mi 3/2.0 1,648 (+6%) 12mo $360,000 $218 77
304 Los Encinos St #304 0.23mi 3/2.0 1,440 (-8%) 2mo $390,000 $271 75
777 Spindrift Pl #777 0.11mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,440 (-8%) 4mo $250,000 $174 74
270 El Bosque Dr #270 0.39mi 3/2.0 1,527 (-2%) 10mo $410,000 $269 70
316 Los Encinos St #316 0.21mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,440 (-8%) 5mo $315,000 $219 68
462 Los Encinos St #462 0.20mi 3/2.0 1,440 (-8%) 14mo $290,000 $201 66
626 Hermitage St #626 0.14mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,344 (-14%) 5mo $250,000 $186 61
208 El Bosque Dr #208 0.20mi 2/3.0 (-1) 1,464 (-6%) 13mo $399,000 $273 60

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-2.15% appreciation · 5.94% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
22.2%
Equity multiple
1.99×
Total profit
$82,954
Equity at exit
$56,181
10-year hold
IRR
30.9%
Equity multiple
4.35×
Total profit
$281,815
Equity at exit
$46,040

Cash invested: $84,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (CITY)
0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State California
18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
County
— inherits STATE
City San Jose
0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+24
Apartment Rent Ordinance covers pre-1979 multifamily.

ZIP-level market 95134

Home prices YoY
-0.8%
Rents YoY
5.9%
Active inventory
20
Price-to-rent
5.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$4,737 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,573
Tax est. 1.5%
$375 /mo · $4,500/yr
Insurance
$125
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$995
Net cashflow
$1,669

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,624
Max offer price $300,000
Occupancy floor 60%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,876 -5% $1,773 +0% $1,669 +5% $1,565 +10% $1,462
Rent -10% $1,295 -5% $1,482 +0% $1,669 +5% $1,856 +10% $2,043
Rate -1.0pp $1,820 -0.5pp $1,745 base $1,669 +0.5pp $1,591 +1.0pp $1,512

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
$75,000
Closing costs
$9,000
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 29 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
175 Baypointe Pkwy San Jose, CA 2.0 1.0–2.0 889 $4,129 $4.64 2d 8 0.29mi
3700 Casa Verde St San Jose, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 989 $4,851 $4.90 2d 18 0.31mi
3500 Palmilla Dr San Jose, CA 3.0 1.0–2.0 1077 $7,040 $6.54 2d 72 0.67mi
1 Vista Montana San Jose, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1184 $5,013 $4.23 2d 7 0.74mi
501 Murphy Ranch Rd Milpitas, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1133 $4,782 $4.22 0d 18 0.74mi
1529 Coyote Creek Way Unit 1529 Milpitas, CA 3.0 2.5 1464 $4,500 $3.07 2d 1 0.75mi
1405 Coyote Creek Way Milpitas, CA 3.0 3.0 1370 $4,700 $3.43 45d 1 0.79mi
32 Torregata Loop San Jose, CA 2.0 2.5 1130 $3,800 $3.36 15d 1 0.88mi
99 Vista Montana San Jose, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–3.0 1085 $4,713 $4.34 2d 20 0.90mi
3401 Iron Point Dr San Jose, CA 2.0 1.0–2.0 909 $5,139 $5.65 2d 23 0.98mi
250 Brandon St San Jose, CA 2.0 1.0–2.0 936 $5,310 $5.67 2d 40 1.00mi
310 Crescent Village Cir San Jose, CA 2.0 1.0–2.0 980 $5,345 $5.45 2d 69 1.05mi
4516 Carlyle Ct #582 Santa Clara, CA 3.0 2.0 1345 $6,060 $4.51 15d 1 1.09mi
4343 Renaissance Dr San Jose, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 851 $4,305 $5.06 2d 12 1.14mi
4500 Carlyle Ct Santa Clara, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 1021 $4,963 $4.86 2d 10 1.17mi
1600 Nantucket Cir Santa Clara, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 893 $4,300 $4.82 4d 8 1.17mi
1625 Nantucket Cir #515 Santa Clara, CA 2.0 2.0 1051 $4,050 $3.85 13d 1 1.18mi
502 Mansion Park Dr Santa Clara, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 959 $5,369 $5.60 2d 13 1.28mi
2230 Calle Del Mundo Santa Clara, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 800 $4,919 $6.14 3d 9 1.30mi
373 River Oaks Cir San Jose, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 937 $4,147 $4.42 2d 3 1.36mi
415 Camille Cir San Jose, CA 2.0 2.5 1561 $4,009 $2.57 13d 1 1.37mi
405 Camille Cir San Jose, CA 3.0 3.0 2029 $5,070 $2.50 45d 1 1.39mi
4028 Fitzpatrick Way Santa Clara, CA 2.0 2.5 1437 $4,100 $2.85 15d 1 1.39mi
5150 Calle del Sol Santa Clara, CA 3.0 1.0–3.0 1357 $13,431 $9.90 3d 89 1.41mi
4424 Headen Way Santa Clara, CA 3.0 2.5 1716 $5,400 $3.15 24d 1 1.42mi
1650 Hope Dr Santa Clara, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 1017 $4,695 $4.61 2d 10 1.46mi
3901 Lick Mill Blvd #1576 Santa Clara, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 1024 $3,720 $3.63 3d 2 1.46mi
2333 Calle del Mundo Santa Clara, CA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 991 $6,214 $6.27 3d 15 1.49mi
345 Village Center Dr San Jose, CA 2.0 1.0–2.0 877 $4,541 $5.17 2d 19 1.50mi

Listing history 7 events

  1. 2026-04-15
    status Pending
  2. 2026-03-19
    historical
  3. 2026-03-19
    listed $300,000 Active
  4. 2026-02-24
    price
  5. 2026-02-18
    price
  6. 2026-02-12
    price
  7. 2026-01-14
    listed Active

ⓘ 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 (shaded) · 22% 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 8/10 Severe 14 unhealthy d/yr today · 16 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
$56,846
− Mortgage interest
−$16,805
− Property taxes
−$4,500
− Insurance
−$1,500
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,548
− Management
−$4,548
− Depreciation
−$8,727
Taxable income
$16,219
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$3,892
After-tax cash flow
$16,137/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 — San Jose

Score
78/100
State rank
#68
US rank
#2559

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
San Jose, CA
County
Santa Clara County · 1,806,974 people
City population
954,479
Metro
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Population (ZIP)
30,471
Household income
$203,649
Rent vs Own
86.2% rent · 13.8% own
Severe rent burden
921.0

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 0.56)
Race & ethnicity
Asian 63% White 17% Hispanic / Latino 13% Two or more races 5% Black 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 8%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 1% Italian 1% Subsaharan African 1%
Foreign-born
65% · China, Canada, South Korea
Languages at home
28% English-only · Other Indo-European 28% Other Asian/Pacific 14% Chinese 11%

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

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -2.15%
Current HPI
276.0008
Rent YoY
▲ 5.94%
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

7 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-15 Pending bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2026-03-19 Listing Removed bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2026-03-19 Listed $300,000 bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2026-02-24 Price Changed bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2026-02-18 Price Changed bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2026-02-12 Price Changed bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2026-01-14 Listed bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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