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6 Sunset Ter #6
C- Composite 53.78
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 +17.8/30.0
  • ARV discount +11.3/15.0
  • DSCR +5.6/10.0
  • 1% rule +4.8/10.0
  • Schools +4.3/10.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$399,000

6 Sunset Ter #6 · Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,120 sqft · Manufactured · 141 Days on market
Built 2001 Good condition $356/sqft · 8% below area Est $436k · 8% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to 6 Sunset Terrace, a charming home in the highly desirable Canada Cove community of Half Moon Bay. Tucked away on a quiet street with quick access to coastal trails and the beach, this home is perfectly situated for those who want to enjoy the best of coastal living. Inside, you'll find an open floor plan with raised ceilings, a light-filled kitchen with skylight and breakfast bar, and a comfortable living and dining area, with NEW CARPET just installed. Plantation shutters throughout add a touch of elegance. The home offers a spacious primary suite, an additional bedroom and bath for guests, a and a laundry room. A welcoming front porch extends your living space outdoors, ideal for enjoying the fresh ocean air and afternoon sun. Canada Cove is a vibrant 55+ community with a clubhouse, seasonally heated pool, bocce ball court, fitness classes, and a full calendar of activities. With easy access to Highway 1, the Ritz-Carlton, the beach and miles of trails with gorgeous sunsets, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy an affordable and relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Key facts

  • Light filled kitchen
  • Plantation shutters
  • Beach access

Tags

BEACH ACCESSLIGHT FILLED KITCHENPLANTATION SHUTTERSWELCOMING FRONT PORCHSEASONALLY HEATED POOLBOCCE BALL COURT

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 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $399k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $325 ($4k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $390k (2.2% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $351k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.3% vs local median 1.4% in Half Moon Bay — 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 77/100 on livability (#78 in CA, #2,976 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, employment A+, health & safety A+; Watch: schools C-, cost of living F.
  • Cabrillo Unified (town): math 34% / reading 48% proficiency, ranked #498 of 1,400 in CA (top 36%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: 76 active listings in the ZIP; high-income renter base; 1,019 units permitted in San Mateo County in 2024 (484 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 30% of the median local income ($154k/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.
  • San Mateo 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 141 days — a 12% lower offer ($351k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 8 sale attempts since 5y 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.
Recommended offer $351,120 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 141 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
0.98%
Cap rate
7.27%
Cash-on-cash
3.49%
DSCR
1.16
GRM
8.5

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$435,732
List price
$399,000
Delta
-8.43%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
32 Oceanview Ave #32 0.15mi 2/2.0 1,080 (-4%) 8mo $410,000 $380 80
51 Sea Breeze Dr #51 0.05mi 2/2.0 1,080 (-4%) 16mo $370,000 $343 79
120 Oceanview Ave #120 0.04mi 2/2.0 1,200 (+7%) 10mo $375,000 $313 78
10 Sea Shell Cir #10 0.17mi 2/2.0 1,150 (+3%) 14mo $415,000 $361 76
3 El Paseo #3 0.28mi 2/2.0 1,152 (+3%) 12mo $440,000 $382 72
14 Sea Shell #14 0.14mi 2/2.0 1,040 (-7%) 14mo $405,000 $389 70
23 Sea Breeze Dr #23 0.13mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,240 (+11%) 3mo $440,000 $355 69
7 Seashell Cir #7 0.15mi 2/1.0 980 (-12%) 4mo $235,000 $240 64
22 Seascape Dr #22 0.34mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,060 (-5%) 7mo $420,000 $396 64
19 Canada Cove Ave #19 0.26mi 2/2.0 1,248 (+11%) 10mo $307,500 $246 60
22 Canada Cove Ave #22 0.28mi 2/2.0 1,248 (+11%) 11mo $345,000 $276 58
46 Seascape Dr #46 0.35mi 2/2.0 1,248 (+11%) 10mo $440,000 $353 56

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-10.8%
Equity multiple
0.61×
Total profit
$-43,896
Equity at exit
$59,492
10-year hold
IRR
-1.5%
Equity multiple
0.90×
Total profit
$-11,330
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 94019

Active inventory
76
Price-to-rent
8.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,902 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$2,092
Tax est. 1.5%
$499 /mo · $5,985/yr
Insurance
$166
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$819
Net cashflow
$325

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,490
Max offer price $399,000
Occupancy floor 87%

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.

Listing history 36 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $399,000 Active 141 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $399,000 Active 140 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $399,000 Active 139 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $399,000 Active 138 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $399,000 Active 136 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $399,000 Active 135 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $399,000 Active 132 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $399,000 Active 131 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $399,000 Active 130 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $399,000 Active 127 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $399,000 Active 126 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $399,000 Active 125 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $399,000 Active 124 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $399,000 Active 123 DOM
  15. 2026-03-10
    price $409,000 1089-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1089 chars)

    Welcome to 6 Sunset Terrace, a charming home in the highly desirable Canada Cove community of Half Moon Bay. Tucked away on a quiet street with quick access to coastal trails and the beach, this home is perfectly situated for those who want to enjoy the best of coastal living. Inside, you'll find an open floor plan with raised ceilings, a light-filled kitchen with skylight and breakfast bar, and a comfortable living and dining area, with NEW CARPET just installed. Plantation shutters throughout add a touch of elegance. The home offers a spacious primary suite, an additional bedroom and bath for guests, a and a laundry room. A welcoming front porch extends your living space outdoors, ideal for enjoying the fresh ocean air and afternoon sun. Canada Cove is a vibrant 55+ community with a clubhouse, seasonally heated pool, bocce ball court, fitness classes, and a full calendar of activities. With easy access to Highway 1, the Ritz-Carlton, the beach and miles of trails with gorgeous sunsets, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy an affordable and relaxed coastal lifestyle.

  16. 2026-03-10
    price $409,000 1089-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1089 chars)

    Welcome to 6 Sunset Terrace, a charming home in the highly desirable Canada Cove community of Half Moon Bay. Tucked away on a quiet street with quick access to coastal trails and the beach, this home is perfectly situated for those who want to enjoy the best of coastal living. Inside, you'll find an open floor plan with raised ceilings, a light-filled kitchen with skylight and breakfast bar, and a comfortable living and dining area, with NEW CARPET just installed. Plantation shutters throughout add a touch of elegance. The home offers a spacious primary suite, an additional bedroom and bath for guests, a and a laundry room. A welcoming front porch extends your living space outdoors, ideal for enjoying the fresh ocean air and afternoon sun. Canada Cove is a vibrant 55+ community with a clubhouse, seasonally heated pool, bocce ball court, fitness classes, and a full calendar of activities. With easy access to Highway 1, the Ritz-Carlton, the beach and miles of trails with gorgeous sunsets, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy an affordable and relaxed coastal lifestyle.

  17. 2026-01-28
    listed $419,000 Active 1089-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1089 chars)

    Welcome to 6 Sunset Terrace, a charming home in the highly desirable Canada Cove community of Half Moon Bay. Tucked away on a quiet street with quick access to coastal trails and the beach, this home is perfectly situated for those who want to enjoy the best of coastal living. Inside, you'll find an open floor plan with raised ceilings, a light-filled kitchen with skylight and breakfast bar, and a comfortable living and dining area, with NEW CARPET just installed. Plantation shutters throughout add a touch of elegance. The home offers a spacious primary suite, an additional bedroom and bath for guests, a and a laundry room. A welcoming front porch extends your living space outdoors, ideal for enjoying the fresh ocean air and afternoon sun. Canada Cove is a vibrant 55+ community with a clubhouse, seasonally heated pool, bocce ball court, fitness classes, and a full calendar of activities. With easy access to Highway 1, the Ritz-Carlton, the beach and miles of trails with gorgeous sunsets, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy an affordable and relaxed coastal lifestyle.

  18. 2026-01-28
    listed $419,000 Active 1089-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1089 chars)

    Welcome to 6 Sunset Terrace, a charming home in the highly desirable Canada Cove community of Half Moon Bay. Tucked away on a quiet street with quick access to coastal trails and the beach, this home is perfectly situated for those who want to enjoy the best of coastal living. Inside, you'll find an open floor plan with raised ceilings, a light-filled kitchen with skylight and breakfast bar, and a comfortable living and dining area, with NEW CARPET just installed. Plantation shutters throughout add a touch of elegance. The home offers a spacious primary suite, an additional bedroom and bath for guests, a and a laundry room. A welcoming front porch extends your living space outdoors, ideal for enjoying the fresh ocean air and afternoon sun. Canada Cove is a vibrant 55+ community with a clubhouse, seasonally heated pool, bocce ball court, fitness classes, and a full calendar of activities. With easy access to Highway 1, the Ritz-Carlton, the beach and miles of trails with gorgeous sunsets, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy an affordable and relaxed coastal lifestyle.

  19. 2025-12-21
    historical
  20. 2025-11-18
    price
  21. 2025-10-02
    listed Active
  22. 2024-10-01
    soldstatus $410,000
  23. 2024-10-01
    soldstatus $410,000 Sold
  24. 2024-08-03
    status Pending (Do Not Show)
  25. 2024-05-16
    price $419,000
  26. 2024-04-25
    listed $419,000
  27. 2024-04-25
    listed $429,000 Active
  28. 2021-09-24
    soldstatus $389,900 Sold
  29. 2021-08-19
    status Pending (Do Not Show)
  30. 2021-07-18
    historical Contingent
  31. 2021-07-18
    status Active
  32. 2021-06-06
    historical
  33. 2021-04-20
    price $389,900
  34. 2021-04-09
    status Active
  35. 2021-03-29
    historical
  36. 2021-03-28
    listed $400,000 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 X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥81°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 6/10 Major 11 unhealthy d/yr today · 11 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$46,821
− Mortgage interest
−$22,350
− Property taxes
−$5,985
− Insurance
−$1,995
− Repairs & maintenance
−$3,746
− Management
−$3,746
− Depreciation
−$11,607
Taxable loss
−$2,607
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$626
After-tax cash flow
$4,526/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 13 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This manufactured home in Half Moon Bay is in good condition with a good condition score of 75. It has a good curb appeal and is move-in ready with minor cosmetic updates needed to maximize its value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint exterior siding — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Replace carpet in living areas — Fresh carpet improves comfort and aesthetics
  • Both Update kitchen appliances — Modern appliances increase appeal and functionality
  • Both Paint interior walls and ceilings — Fresh paint enhances the home's appearance and value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Paint exterior siding — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Replace carpet in living areas — Fresh carpet improves comfort and aesthetics
  • Both Update kitchen appliances — Modern appliances increase appeal and functionality
  • Both Paint interior walls and ceilings — Fresh paint enhances the home's appearance and value

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Cabrillo Unified
NCES district ID
0606780
Math proficiency
34% ▼ -3.00%
Reading proficiency
48% ▼ -2.00%
Median HH income
$105,943
Composite
43.02/100
National rank
#6651
State rank
#498 of 1400 in CA

Livability — Half Moon Bay

Score
77/100
State rank
#78
US rank
#2976

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Half Moon Bay, CA
County
San Mateo County · 733,415 people
City population
14,419
Metro
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
Population (ZIP)
14,419
Household income
$153,781
Rent vs Own
26.2% rent · 73.8% own
Severe rent burden
188.0

Population outlook (San Mateo County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
864,008 people
By 2030
910,523 · +5.4%
By 2040
997,285 · +15.4%
By 2050
1,071,189 · +24.0%
By 2075
1,197,206 · +38.6%
By 2100
1,192,523 · +38.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Majority White (62%)
Race & ethnicity
White 62% Hispanic / Latino 30% Two or more races 19% Asian 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 25%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 5% Portuguese 4% Romanian 3%
Foreign-born
20% · Canada, Vietnam, China
Languages at home
69% English-only · Spanish 24% Other Indo-European 2% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · San Mateo

2024 margin
Solid D (+50.3) · D 73.5% · R 23.2% · Other 3.3%
2008→2024 swing
+1.6pp toward D · 2008: 48.7pp · 2024: 50.3pp
All cycles
2024: D+50.3 2020: D+57.7 2016: D+57.7 2012: D+44.8 2008: D+48.7

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -983.61%
Current HPI
299.1885
Rent YoY
Metro
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+2.2% since first listed
22 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-10 Price Changed $409,000 bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2026-03-10 Price Changed $409,000 MLSListings
  • 2026-01-28 Listed $419,000 MLSListings
  • 2026-01-28 Listed $419,000 bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2025-12-21 Listing Removed bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2025-11-18 Price Changed bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2025-10-02 Listed bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR
  • 2024-10-01 Sold (MLS) $410,000 MLSListings
  • 2024-10-01 Sold (MLS) $410,000 San Francisco MLS
  • 2024-08-03 Pending MLSListings
  • 2024-05-16 Price Changed $419,000 MLSListings
  • 2024-04-25 Listed $429,000 MLSListings
  • 2024-04-25 Listed $419,000 San Francisco MLS
  • 2021-09-24 Sold (MLS) $389,900 MLSListings
  • 2021-08-19 Pending MLSListings
  • 2021-07-18 Contingent MLSListings
  • 2021-07-18 Relisted MLSListings
  • 2021-06-06 Listing Removed MLSListings
  • 2021-04-20 Price Changed $389,900 MLSListings
  • 2021-04-09 Relisted MLSListings
  • 2021-03-29 Listing Removed MLSListings
  • 2021-03-28 Listed $400,000 MLSListings

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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