1721 N Fairfax Dr · San Bernardino, CA 92404

$2,990,000

32 bd · 16.0 ba · 14,136 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 465 Days on market

Built 1963 0.65 ac lot

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• Cash flow +20.7/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +6.6/10.0
• 1% rule +4.9/10.0
• Schools +3.1/10.0
• Livability +3.0/5.0
• Rent growth +2.7/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 16 units. confirmed

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Listing remarks MLS

The Fairfax Apartments located at 1721 N Fairfax Drive, San Bernardino, CA. 92404, this 16-unit apartment complex, built in 1963, spans 14,136 square feet on a 0.65-acre lot. The property consists of four two-story buildings, each containing four units—two on the ground floor and two on the upper level. Each unit consist of two bedrooms and one bathroom, with an average size of 884 square feet. Recent renovations have modernized the units, enhancing their appeal to tenants while reducing maintenance costs for ownership. The property boasts strong occupancy rates, ensuring stable cash flow and long-term investment potential. Its prime location near educational institutions, healthcare facilities, major shopping centers, and recreational areas further strengthens its desirability, attracting a broad tenant base and contributing to consistent demand and profitability. DRIVE BY ONLY - DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS

Key facts

• Recent renovations
• 0.65 acre lot
• 16 parking spots

Tags

• 16 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX
• FOUR TWO STORY BUILDINGS
• RECENT RENOVATIONS
• STRONG OCCUPANCY RATES
• NEAR HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
• NEAR MAJOR SHOPPING CENTERS

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 16 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $2.99M.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $4k ($49k/yr) — positive. Per door: $254/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $2.96M (1.0% below list).
• Recommended offer: $2.63M (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.9% vs local median 3.5% in San Bernardino — 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 59/100 on livability (#661 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: commute A+, housing A; Watch: schools D, employment D, crime F.
• San Bernardino City Unified (urban): math 27% / reading 40% proficiency, ranked #959 of 1,400 in CA (top 68%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 81% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents flat; 102 active listings in the ZIP; 5,458 units permitted in San Bernardino County in 2024 (1,500 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $29,608/mo this rent would consume 533% of the median local household income ($67k/yr) (locally 3423% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $21k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $90k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• San Bernardino County population projected at +15% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 465 days — a 12% lower offer ($2.63M) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 19 sale attempts since 22y 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 $2.02M; 48% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $2,631,200 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 465 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
4. Built in 1963 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
8. 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?
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.99% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.93%
• Cash-on-cash: 5.83%
• DSCR: 1.26
• GRM: 8.4

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.98% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -9.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.66×
• Total profit: $-284,616
• Equity at exit: $445,819

10-year hold

• IRR: -2.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.82×
• Total profit: $-147,981
• Equity at exit: $258,521

Cash invested: $837,200 (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 92404

• Rents YoY: 1.0%
• Active inventory: 102
• Price-to-rent: 134.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $29,608 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$15,680
• Tax from tax record: −$2,394 /mo · $28,727/yr
• Insurance: −$1,246
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$6,218
• Net cashflow: $4,071

Break-even live

Break-even rent $24,455

Max offer price $2,990,000

Occupancy floor 81%

16-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 16× units	2	1	$29,616
Total (16 units)			$29,608

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: $747,500
• Closing costs: $89,700
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 50 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $2,990,000 Active 465 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $2,990,000 Active 464 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $2,990,000 Active 463 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $2,990,000 Active 462 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $2,990,000 Active 460 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $2,990,000 Active 456 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $2,990,000 Active 455 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $2,990,000 Active 454 DOM
9. 2026-06-04
   days on market $2,990,000 Active 451 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $2,990,000 Active 450 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $2,990,000 Active 449 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $2,990,000 Active 448 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $2,990,000 Active 447 DOM
14. 2025-12-31
    status Active 922-char remark

    Show marketing remark (922 chars)

    The Fairfax Apartments located at 1721 N Fairfax Drive, San Bernardino, CA. 92404, this 16-unit apartment complex, built in 1963, spans 14,136 square feet on a 0.65-acre lot. The property consists of four two-story buildings, each containing four units—two on the ground floor and two on the upper level. Each unit consist of two bedrooms and one bathroom, with an average size of 884 square feet. Recent renovations have modernized the units, enhancing their appeal to tenants while reducing maintenance costs for ownership. The property boasts strong occupancy rates, ensuring stable cash flow and long-term investment potential. Its prime location near educational institutions, healthcare facilities, major shopping centers, and recreational areas further strengthens its desirability, attracting a broad tenant base and contributing to consistent demand and profitability. DRIVE BY ONLY - DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS

15. 2025-12-02
    historical Active Under Contract 922-char remark

    Show marketing remark (922 chars)

    The Fairfax Apartments located at 1721 N Fairfax Drive, San Bernardino, CA. 92404, this 16-unit apartment complex, built in 1963, spans 14,136 square feet on a 0.65-acre lot. The property consists of four two-story buildings, each containing four units—two on the ground floor and two on the upper level. Each unit consist of two bedrooms and one bathroom, with an average size of 884 square feet. Recent renovations have modernized the units, enhancing their appeal to tenants while reducing maintenance costs for ownership. The property boasts strong occupancy rates, ensuring stable cash flow and long-term investment potential. Its prime location near educational institutions, healthcare facilities, major shopping centers, and recreational areas further strengthens its desirability, attracting a broad tenant base and contributing to consistent demand and profitability. DRIVE BY ONLY - DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS

16. 2025-06-16
    price $2,990,000 922-char remark

    Show marketing remark (922 chars)

    The Fairfax Apartments located at 1721 N Fairfax Drive, San Bernardino, CA. 92404, this 16-unit apartment complex, built in 1963, spans 14,136 square feet on a 0.65-acre lot. The property consists of four two-story buildings, each containing four units—two on the ground floor and two on the upper level. Each unit consist of two bedrooms and one bathroom, with an average size of 884 square feet. Recent renovations have modernized the units, enhancing their appeal to tenants while reducing maintenance costs for ownership. The property boasts strong occupancy rates, ensuring stable cash flow and long-term investment potential. Its prime location near educational institutions, healthcare facilities, major shopping centers, and recreational areas further strengthens its desirability, attracting a broad tenant base and contributing to consistent demand and profitability. DRIVE BY ONLY - DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS

17. 2025-03-10
    listed $3,100,000 Active 922-char remark

    Show marketing remark (922 chars)

    The Fairfax Apartments located at 1721 N Fairfax Drive, San Bernardino, CA. 92404, this 16-unit apartment complex, built in 1963, spans 14,136 square feet on a 0.65-acre lot. The property consists of four two-story buildings, each containing four units—two on the ground floor and two on the upper level. Each unit consist of two bedrooms and one bathroom, with an average size of 884 square feet. Recent renovations have modernized the units, enhancing their appeal to tenants while reducing maintenance costs for ownership. The property boasts strong occupancy rates, ensuring stable cash flow and long-term investment potential. Its prime location near educational institutions, healthcare facilities, major shopping centers, and recreational areas further strengthens its desirability, attracting a broad tenant base and contributing to consistent demand and profitability. DRIVE BY ONLY - DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS

18. 2020-09-15
    historical
19. 2020-05-27
    price $2,349,000
20. 2020-03-17
    listed $2,399,000 Active
21. 2018-06-28
    soldstatus $2,020,000
22. 2018-06-28
    soldstatus $2,020,000 Closed Sale
23. 2018-06-28
    soldstatus $2,020,000
24. 2018-03-30
    historical Active Under Contract
25. 2018-03-22
    listed $1,999,900
26. 2018-03-22
    listed $1,999,900 Active
27. 2018-01-31
    historical
28. 2018-01-31
    historical
29. 2017-10-13
    listed $1,950,000 Active
30. 2017-10-13
    listed $1,950,000
31. 2017-10-12
    historical
32. 2017-10-12
    historical
33. 2017-05-12
    listed $1,999,000 Active
34. 2017-05-12
    listed $1,999,000
35. 2016-09-30
    soldstatus $1,495,000 Closed Sale
36. 2016-09-30
    soldstatus $1,495,000
37. 2016-09-30
    soldstatus $1,495,000
38. 2016-07-18
    status Pending Sale
39. 2016-07-09
    listed $1,545,000 Active
40. 2016-07-08
    listed $1,545,000
41. 2015-02-27
    soldstatus $1,000,000 Closed Sale
42. 2015-02-27
    soldstatus $1,000,000
43. 2015-02-26
    soldstatus $1,000,000
44. 2015-01-26
    status Pending Sale
45. 2015-01-05
    listed $1,125,000 Active
46. 2015-01-05
    listed $1,125,000
47. 2014-12-26
    historical
48. 2014-11-23
    historical Active Under Contract
49. 2014-10-31
    listed $1,195,000 Active
50. 2012-09-12
    historical

ⓘ 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: $28,727 · $2,394/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $28,727 · $2,394/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ 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 · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 2/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥101°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 10/10 Extreme 25 unhealthy d/yr today · 31 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $355,296
• − Mortgage interest: −$167,486
• − Property taxes: −$28,727
• − Insurance: −$14,950
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$28,424
• − Management: −$28,424
• − Depreciation: −$86,982
• Taxable income: $303
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$73
• After-tax cash flow: $48,775/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: San Bernardino City Unified
• NCES district ID: 0634170
• Math proficiency: 27% ▲ 1.00%
• Reading proficiency: 40% ▬ 0.00%
• Median HH income: $39,758
• Composite: 30.8/100
• National rank: #11385
• State rank: #959 of 1400 in CA

Livability — San Bernardino

• Score: 59/100
• State rank: #661
• US rank: #20479

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: San Bernardino, CA
• County: San Bernardino County · 2,030,291 people
• City population: 255,614
• Metro: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
• Population (ZIP): 63,243
• Household income: $66,701
• Rent vs Own: 49.9% rent · 50.1% own
• Severe rent burden: 3423.0

Population outlook (San Bernardino County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 2,300,329 people
• By 2030: 2,378,907 · +3.4%
• By 2040: 2,523,137 · +9.7%
• By 2050: 2,642,388 · +14.9%
• By 2075: 2,880,769 · +25.2%
• By 2100: 2,909,436 · +26.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Hispanic (69%)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 69% White 16% Two or more races 15% Black 10% Asian 3% Native American 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 57%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 1% Iranian 1%
• Foreign-born: 22% · Canada, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 46% English-only · Spanish 50% Vietnamese 1% Tagalog/Filipino 1%

Political lean MEDSL · San Bernardino

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 47.5% · R 49.7% · Other 2.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: -8.5pp toward R · 2008: 6.3pp · 2024: -2.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+2.1 2020: D+10.7 2016: D+9.8 2012: D+5.4 2008: D+6.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -538.78%
• Current HPI: 478.0652
• Rent YoY: ▲ 0.98%
• 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

+666.7% since first listed

57 events — show timeline

• 2025-12-31 Relisted — CRMLS
• 2025-12-02 Contingent — CRMLS
• 2025-06-16 Price Changed $2,990,000 CRMLS
• 2025-03-10 Listed $3,100,000 CRMLS
• 2020-09-15 Listing Removed — CRMLS
• 2020-05-27 Price Changed $2,349,000 CRMLS
• 2020-03-17 Listed $2,399,000 CRMLS
• 2018-06-28 Sold (Public Records) $2,020,000 Public Records
• 2018-06-28 Sold (MLS) $2,020,000 CRMLS
• 2018-06-28 Sold (MLS) $2,020,000 SDMLS
• 2018-03-30 Contingent — CRMLS
• 2018-03-22 Listed $1,999,900 CRMLS
• 2018-03-22 Listed $1,999,900 SDMLS
• 2018-01-31 Listing Removed — CRMLS
• 2018-01-31 Listing Removed — SDMLS
• 2017-10-13 Listed $1,950,000 CRMLS
• 2017-10-13 Listed $1,950,000 SDMLS
• 2017-10-12 Listing Removed — SDMLS
• 2017-10-12 Listing Removed — CRMLS
• 2017-05-12 Listed $1,999,000 CRMLS
• 2017-05-12 Listed $1,999,000 SDMLS
• 2016-09-30 Sold (Public Records) $1,495,000 Public Records
• 2016-09-30 Sold (MLS) $1,495,000 SDMLS
• 2016-09-30 Sold (MLS) $1,495,000 CRMLS
• 2016-07-18 Pending — CRMLS
• 2016-07-09 Listed $1,545,000 CRMLS
• 2016-07-08 Listed $1,545,000 SDMLS
• 2015-02-27 Sold (MLS) $1,000,000 SDMLS
• 2015-02-27 Sold (MLS) $1,000,000 CRMLS
• 2015-02-26 Sold (Public Records) $1,000,000 Public Records
• 2015-01-26 Pending — CRMLS
• 2015-01-05 Listed $1,125,000 CRMLS
• 2015-01-05 Listed $1,125,000 SDMLS
• 2014-12-26 Listing Removed — CRMLS
• 2014-11-23 Contingent — CRMLS
• 2014-10-31 Listed $1,195,000 CRMLS
• 2012-09-12 Delisted — TheMLS
• 2012-09-07 Sold (MLS) $720,000 TheMLS
• 2012-08-24 Pending — TheMLS
• 2012-08-02 Price Changed $729,000 TheMLS
• 2012-07-23 Listed $810,000 TheMLS
• 2008-05-02 Listing Removed — CRMLS
• 2007-11-20 Listed $1,300,000 CRMLS
• 2007-03-02 Listing Removed — CRMLS
• 2006-03-10 Listed $1,889,000 CRMLS
• 2006-02-20 Listing Removed — CRMLS
• 2005-07-18 Listed $1,889,000 CRMLS
• 2005-02-08 Sold (MLS) $1,490,000 CRMLS
• 2005-01-28 Sold (Public Records) $1,490,000 Public Records
• 2004-11-19 Listed $1,490,000 CRMLS
• 2003-11-12 Sold (Public Records) $560,000 Public Records
• 2002-05-23 Sold (Public Records) $90,000 Public Records
• 2002-04-23 Sold (Public Records) $430,000 Public Records
• 1998-05-15 Sold (Public Records) $395,000 Public Records
• 1998-05-15 Sold (Public Records) $395,000 Public Records
• 1989-11-17 Sold (Public Records) $264,000 Public Records
• 1986-10-31 Sold (Public Records) $390,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+4.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $28,727 · +2.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.