6000 W 140th Street West · Rosamond, CA 93560

$124,999

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,000 sqft · Land · 265 Days on market

13 ac lot ↓ 4% since listing

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Why this score? — see what drove the B 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
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Appreciation +6.2/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Livability +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +2.2/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Seller Financing Available!!! This 13.22-acre property consist of two attached lots and offers fully operational off-grid living setup. Features include; private septic system, a well with 1,500 gallons of water storage and water rights, two solar systems with battery banks and a generator that powers various systems including water tanks and microwave. Land comes with mobile home with new flooring, a 12-volt lighting system, ceiling fans, and security, plus a propane fridge and new oven. The layout includes two bedrooms with walk-in closets, one bathroom with separate areas for toilet/tub and a shower. There are multiple outbuildings for storage and tools, and a separate wooden structure for growing or a chicken coop. Additional amenities included an outhouse, ATT WiFi, mail delivery to the door. The property has been in the family for nearly 40 years and is ideal for those seeking a self sufficient family compound. Seller Financing May be Available depending on the terms

Key facts

• Battery banks
• Solar systems
• Water rights

Tags

• PRIVATE SEPTIC SYSTEM
• WELL WITH WATER STORAGE
• WATER RIGHTS
• SOLAR SYSTEMS
• BATTERY BANKS
• GENERATOR

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath land listed at $125k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $609 ($7k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $125k).
• Recommended offer: $110k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 13.3% vs local median 4.3% in Rosamond — 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 49/100 on livability (#1,178 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: housing A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, amenities F.
• Southern Kern Unified (town): math 25% / reading 25% proficiency, ranked #387 of 517 in CA (top 75%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 67% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 461 active listings in the ZIP; solid renter incomes; 3,244 units permitted in Kern County in 2024 (73 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 31% of the median local income ($77k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $4k of equity ($864 loan paydown + $3k appreciation (2.4% local appreciation)).
• Kern County population projected at +17% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (2.4% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $35k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 9, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$33k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 265 days — a 12% lower offer ($110k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 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

• Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $125/mo.
• Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone A (mandatory federal flood insurance); major wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 5→13/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $109,999 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 265 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% 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. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
6. 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?
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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: 1.62% ✓
• Cap rate: 13.35%
• Cash-on-cash: 25.19%
• DSCR: 2.12
• GRM: 5.1

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

2.4% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 26.0%
• Equity multiple: 2.43×
• Total profit: $50,090
• Equity at exit: $52,066

10-year hold

• IRR: 27.3%
• Equity multiple: 4.69×
• Total profit: $129,044
• Equity at exit: $77,158

Cash invested: $35,000 (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 93560

• Home prices YoY: 0.6%
• Active inventory: 461
• Price-to-rent: 5.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,023 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$656
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$156 /mo · $1,875/yr
• Insurance: −$52
• Flood insurance flood zone: −$125 /mo · $1,502/yr
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$425
• Net cashflow: $609

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,252

Max offer price $124,999

Occupancy floor 65%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $696	-5% $653	+0% $609	+5% $566	+10% $523
Rent	-10% $450	-5% $530	+0% $609	+5% $689	+10% $769
Rate	-1.0pp $672	-0.5pp $641	base $609	+0.5pp $577	+1.0pp $544

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: $31,250
• Closing costs: $3,750
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 21 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $124,999 Active 265 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $124,999 Active 262 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $124,999 Active 261 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $124,999 Active 260 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $124,999 Active 259 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $124,999 Active 257 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $124,999 Active 256 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $124,999 Active 253 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $124,999 Active 252 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $124,999 Active 251 DOM
11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $124,999 Active 248 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $124,999 Active 247 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $124,999 Active 246 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $124,999 Active 245 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $124,999 Active 244 DOM
16. 2026-05-01
    status Active 987-char remark

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    Seller Financing Available!!! This 13.22-acre property consist of two attached lots and offers fully operational off-grid living setup. Features include; private septic system, a well with 1,500 gallons of water storage and water rights, two solar systems with battery banks and a generator that powers various systems including water tanks and microwave. Land comes with mobile home with new flooring, a 12-volt lighting system, ceiling fans, and security, plus a propane fridge and new oven. The layout includes two bedrooms with walk-in closets, one bathroom with separate areas for toilet/tub and a shower. There are multiple outbuildings for storage and tools, and a separate wooden structure for growing or a chicken coop. Additional amenities included an outhouse, ATT WiFi, mail delivery to the door. The property has been in the family for nearly 40 years and is ideal for those seeking a self sufficient family compound. Seller Financing May be Available depending on the terms

17. 2026-02-06
    price $124,999 987-char remark

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    Seller Financing Available!!! This 13.22-acre property consist of two attached lots and offers fully operational off-grid living setup. Features include; private septic system, a well with 1,500 gallons of water storage and water rights, two solar systems with battery banks and a generator that powers various systems including water tanks and microwave. Land comes with mobile home with new flooring, a 12-volt lighting system, ceiling fans, and security, plus a propane fridge and new oven. The layout includes two bedrooms with walk-in closets, one bathroom with separate areas for toilet/tub and a shower. There are multiple outbuildings for storage and tools, and a separate wooden structure for growing or a chicken coop. Additional amenities included an outhouse, ATT WiFi, mail delivery to the door. The property has been in the family for nearly 40 years and is ideal for those seeking a self sufficient family compound. Seller Financing May be Available depending on the terms

18. 2025-09-10
    status Active 987-char remark

    Show marketing remark (987 chars)

    Seller Financing Available!!! This 13.22-acre property consist of two attached lots and offers fully operational off-grid living setup. Features include; private septic system, a well with 1,500 gallons of water storage and water rights, two solar systems with battery banks and a generator that powers various systems including water tanks and microwave. Land comes with mobile home with new flooring, a 12-volt lighting system, ceiling fans, and security, plus a propane fridge and new oven. The layout includes two bedrooms with walk-in closets, one bathroom with separate areas for toilet/tub and a shower. There are multiple outbuildings for storage and tools, and a separate wooden structure for growing or a chicken coop. Additional amenities included an outhouse, ATT WiFi, mail delivery to the door. The property has been in the family for nearly 40 years and is ideal for those seeking a self sufficient family compound. Seller Financing May be Available depending on the terms

19. 2025-08-20
    listed $129,999 Active 987-char remark

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    Seller Financing Available!!! This 13.22-acre property consist of two attached lots and offers fully operational off-grid living setup. Features include; private septic system, a well with 1,500 gallons of water storage and water rights, two solar systems with battery banks and a generator that powers various systems including water tanks and microwave. Land comes with mobile home with new flooring, a 12-volt lighting system, ceiling fans, and security, plus a propane fridge and new oven. The layout includes two bedrooms with walk-in closets, one bathroom with separate areas for toilet/tub and a shower. There are multiple outbuildings for storage and tools, and a separate wooden structure for growing or a chicken coop. Additional amenities included an outhouse, ATT WiFi, mail delivery to the door. The property has been in the family for nearly 40 years and is ideal for those seeking a self sufficient family compound. Seller Financing May be Available depending on the terms

20. 2025-06-27
    price
21. 2025-02-11
    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 1/10 Low FEMA zone A · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 6/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 5 d/yr ≥100°F today · 13 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 7/10 Severe 15 unhealthy d/yr today · 19 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $24,281
• − Mortgage interest: −$7,002
• − Property taxes: −$1,875
• − Insurance: −$2,127
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,942
• − Management: −$1,942
• − Depreciation: −$3,636
• Taxable income: $5,755
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,381
• After-tax cash flow: $5,932/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: Southern Kern Unified
• NCES district ID: 0637620
• Math proficiency: 25% ▲ 7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 25% ▼ -8.00%
• Median HH income: $54,523
• Composite: 22.5/100
• National rank: #8093
• State rank: #387 of 517 in CA

Livability — Rosamond

• Score: 49/100
• State rank: #1178
• US rank: #25952

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Kern County · 710,371 people
• City population: 22,119
• Metro: Bakersfield, CA
• Population (ZIP): 22,119
• Household income: $77,431
• Rent vs Own: 22.6% rent · 77.4% own
• Severe rent burden: 425.0

Population outlook (Kern County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 947,286 people
• By 2030: 978,984 · +3.3%
• By 2040: 1,045,018 · +10.3%
• By 2050: 1,105,232 · +16.7%
• By 2075: 1,229,538 · +29.8%
• By 2100: 1,238,059 · +30.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.68)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 45% White 32% Two or more races 17% Black 13% Asian 3% Native American 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 35%
• Common ancestry: Portuguese 2% Italian 2% Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 13% · Canada
• Languages at home: 68% English-only · Spanish 28% Other Indo-European 2% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Kern

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+21.1) · D 38.2% · R 59.3% · Other 2.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: -3.3pp toward R · 2008: -17.8pp · 2024: -21.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+21.1 2020: R+10.2 2016: R+15.0 2012: R+20.9 2008: R+17.8

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 2.40%
• Current HPI: 403.7206
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Bakersfield, 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

-3.8% since first listed

6 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-01 Relisted — TheMLS
• 2026-02-06 Price Changed $124,999 TheMLS
• 2025-09-10 Relisted — TheMLS
• 2025-08-20 Listed $129,999 TheMLS
• 2025-06-27 Price Changed — TheMLS
• 2025-02-11 Listed — TheMLS