1679 Sunflower Ct N · Palm Springs, CA 92262

$270,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 837 sqft · Condo public records · 146 Days on market

Built 1983 $323/sqft · 12% below area Est $308k · 12% under $500/mo HOA · 20% of rent

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• ARV discount +13.0/15.0
• Cash flow +9.6/30.0
• 1% rule +4.3/10.0
• Livability +3.3/5.0
• DSCR +2.7/10.0
• Schools +2.7/10.0
• Rent growth +2.6/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

This beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 1-bath condominium offers 837 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space within the gated community of Sunrise Palms. Surrounded by lush landscaping, residents enjoy access to eight sparkling satellite pools and spas, tennis and pickleball courts, and a spacious central park, all within a highly dog-friendly setting. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Palm Springs, this residence presents a perfect blend of comfort, lifestyle, and convenience—an exceptional opportunity to enjoy resort-style living in one of Palm Springs' most desirable communities.

Key facts

• $500 HOA
• Garage
• Community pool

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $270k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-185 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $237k (12.1% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $252k (6.7% below list).
• Recommended offer: $237k (12.1% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
• Cap rate 5.5% vs local median 2.7% in Palm Springs — 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 66/100 on livability (#348 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+; Watch: schools C-, crime F, cost of living F.
• Palm Springs Unified (suburban): math 21% / reading 42% proficiency, ranked #328 of 517 in CA (top 63%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 73% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents flat; 647 active listings in the ZIP; 33 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 52% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 9,195 units permitted in Riverside County in 2024 (1,512 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 42% of the median local income ($72k/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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $8k 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.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 146 days — a 12% lower offer ($238k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 19y 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 $97k; list at $270k implies a 178% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $237,309 (12.1% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 146 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
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. 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?
8. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
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: 0.93% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.47%
• Cash-on-cash: -2.94%
• DSCR: 0.87
• GRM: 8.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $307,781
• List price: $270,000
• Delta: -12.28%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.46% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -24.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.19×
• Total profit: $-61,587
• Equity at exit: $40,258

10-year hold

• IRR: -31.9%
• Equity multiple: -0.22×
• Total profit: $-92,360
• Equity at exit: $23,345

Cash invested: $75,600 (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 92262

• Rents YoY: 0.5%
• Active inventory: 647
• Price-to-rent: 8.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,518 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,416
• Tax from tax record: −$146 /mo · $1,753/yr
• Insurance: −$112
• HOA: −$500
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$529
• Net cashflow: $-185

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,753

Max offer price $237,309

Occupancy floor —

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: $67,500
• Closing costs: $8,100
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 33 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1426 Sunflower Cir N Palm Springs, CA	2.0	1.0	837	$2,750	$3.29	43d	1	0.19mi
1421 Sunflower Cir N Palm Springs, CA	2.0	1.0	837	$3,000	$3.58	43d	1	0.20mi
1181 Sunflower Ln Palm Springs, CA	2.0	2.0	1068	$3,000	$2.81	43d	1	0.35mi
2522 N Whitewater Club Dr Unit C Palm Springs, CA	2.0	2.0	1101	$4,320	$3.92	43d	1	0.85mi
1889 N Cerritos Rd Apt 7 Palm Springs, CA	2.0	1.0	600	$1,650	$2.75	24d	1	0.90mi
1889 N Cerritos Rd Palm Springs, CA	2.0	1.0	600	$1,700	$2.83	43d	1	0.90mi
2636 N Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA	2.0	2.0	810	$1,812	$2.24	43d	1	1.01mi
850 E Vista Chino Palm Springs, CA	2.0	2.0	850	$1,995	$2.35	43d	1	1.11mi
2023 N Via Miraleste Palm Springs, CA	1.0	1.0	651	$1,950	$3.00	5d	1	1.12mi
1995 N Via Miraleste #1112 Palm Springs, CA	2.0	2.0	1034	$5,500	$5.32	12d	1	1.14mi
266 E Via Escuela Unit A Palm Springs, CA	3.0	1.5	1116	$2,450	$2.20	12d	1	1.14mi
3775 El Dorado Blvd Apt 3 Palm Springs, CA	2.0	1.0	830	$1,950	$2.35	43d	1	1.16mi
3775 El Dorado Blvd Unit 4 Palm Springs, CA	2.0	1.0	830	$2,000	$2.41	7d	1	1.16mi
1925 N Via Miraleste #1412 Palm Springs, CA	2.0	2.0	1036	$4,999	$4.83	43d	1	1.17mi
1925 N Via Miraleste #1412 Palm Springs, CA	2.0	2.0	1036	$4,999	$4.83	14d	1	1.17mi
1407 N Sunrise Way #29 Palm Springs, CA	2.0	2.0	1100	$2,750	$2.50	43d	1	1.18mi
800 E Cottonwood Rd #2 Palm Springs, CA	2.0	1.5	816	$3,600	$4.41	43d	1	1.19mi
1407 N Sunrise Way Palm Springs, CA	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	935	$2,750	$2.94	7d	2	1.19mi
1751 E Sandalwood Dr Palm Springs, CA	2.0	2.0	1050	$2,600	$2.48	24d	1	1.20mi
807 E Cottonwood Rd Unit 11 Palm Springs, CA	1.0	1.0	800	$1,475	$1.84	43d	1	1.21mi
1411 N Sunrise Way Palm Springs, CA	2.0	2.0	1067	$1,899	$1.78	43d	1	1.22mi
685 East Vista Chino Unit C Palm Springs, CA	1.0	1.0	600	$1,595	$2.66	43d	1	1.23mi
685 East Vista Chino Unit 9 Palm Springs, CA	1.0	1.0	600	$1,595	$2.66	21d	1	1.23mi
685 East Vista Chino Unit 1 Palm Springs, CA	3.0	2.0	1000	$2,295	$2.29	24d	1	1.23mi
685 East Vista Chino Unit 10 Palm Springs, CA	2.0	1.0	900	$1,995	$2.22	24d	1	1.23mi
343 W Tramview Rd Unit 2 Palm Springs, CA	2.0	1.0	700	$1,600	$2.29	3d	1	1.33mi
401 E Vista Chino #1 Palm Springs, CA	2.0	2.0	1095	$2,250	$2.05	5d	1	1.36mi
420 N Villa Ct #100 Palm Springs, CA	1.0	1.0	589	$1,800	$3.06	43d	1	1.36mi
2074 N Mira Vista Way Palm Springs, CA	2.0	1.5	1088	$1,999	$1.84	43d	1	1.43mi
510 N Villa Ct Palm Springs, CA	1.0	1.0	589	$2,500	$4.24	2d	2	1.44mi
510 N Villa Ct Palm Springs, CA	1.0	1.0	589	$2,250	$3.82	43d	4	1.44mi
783 N Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA	2.0	1.0	631	$1,895	$3.00	7d	2	1.45mi
392 E Stevens Rd Palm Springs, CA	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	822	$2,225	$2.71	3d	5	1.47mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $500 · $6,000/yr
• Likely covers: landscapingpoolsecurity
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 32 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $270,000 Active 146 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $270,000 Active 145 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $270,000 Active 144 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $270,000 Active 143 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $270,000 Active 141 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $270,000 Active 140 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $270,000 Active 137 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $270,000 Active 136 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $270,000 Active 135 DOM
10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $270,000 Active 132 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $270,000 Active 131 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $270,000 Active 130 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $270,000 Active 129 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $270,000 Active 128 DOM
15. 2026-03-06
    price $270,000 613-char remark

    Show marketing remark (613 chars)

    This beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 1-bath condominium offers 837 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space within the gated community of Sunrise Palms. Surrounded by lush landscaping, residents enjoy access to eight sparkling satellite pools and spas, tennis and pickleball courts, and a spacious central park, all within a highly dog-friendly setting. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Palm Springs, this residence presents a perfect blend of comfort, lifestyle, and convenience—an exceptional opportunity to enjoy resort-style living in one of Palm Springs' most desirable communities.

16. 2026-01-23
    listed $275,000 Active 613-char remark

    Show marketing remark (613 chars)

    This beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 1-bath condominium offers 837 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space within the gated community of Sunrise Palms. Surrounded by lush landscaping, residents enjoy access to eight sparkling satellite pools and spas, tennis and pickleball courts, and a spacious central park, all within a highly dog-friendly setting. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Palm Springs, this residence presents a perfect blend of comfort, lifestyle, and convenience—an exceptional opportunity to enjoy resort-style living in one of Palm Springs' most desirable communities.

17. 2026-01-20
    historical $275,000 613-char remark

    Show marketing remark (613 chars)

    This beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 1-bath condominium offers 837 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space within the gated community of Sunrise Palms. Surrounded by lush landscaping, residents enjoy access to eight sparkling satellite pools and spas, tennis and pickleball courts, and a spacious central park, all within a highly dog-friendly setting. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Palm Springs, this residence presents a perfect blend of comfort, lifestyle, and convenience—an exceptional opportunity to enjoy resort-style living in one of Palm Springs' most desirable communities.

18. 2025-10-25
    historical
19. 2025-06-06
    price $295,000
20. 2025-04-25
    listed $305,000 Active
21. 2025-04-20
    historical
22. 2009-05-29
    soldstatus $97,000
23. 2009-04-29
    historical
24. 2009-03-24
    price $109,900
25. 2009-03-05
    price $115,000
26. 2008-11-25
    listed $125,000
27. 2008-07-05
    historical
28. 2008-04-03
    price $167,900
29. 2008-02-11
    price $171,900
30. 2007-09-06
    price $175,000
31. 2007-04-10
    price $219,000
32. 2007-03-22
    listed $225,000

ⓘ 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: $1,753 · $146/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $2,052 · $171/mo
• Expected delta: +$299/yr (+$25/mo · 17.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 22% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥112°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 8 unhealthy d/yr today · 11 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $30,219
• − Mortgage interest: −$15,124
• − Property taxes: −$1,753
• − Insurance: −$1,350
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,418
• − Management: −$2,418
• − HOA: −$6,000
• − Depreciation: −$7,855
• Taxable loss: −$6,698
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$1,607
• After-tax cash flow: $-613/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: Palm Springs Unified
• NCES district ID: 0629550
• Math proficiency: 21% ▼ -7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 42% ▬ 0.00%
• Median HH income: $43,638
• Composite: 26.76/100
• National rank: #7131
• State rank: #328 of 517 in CA

Livability — Palm Springs

• Score: 66/100
• State rank: #348
• US rank: #11850

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Palm Springs, CA
• County: Riverside County · 2,287,001 people
• City population: 46,786
• Metro: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
• Population (ZIP): 26,887
• Household income: $71,672
• Rent vs Own: 35.7% rent · 64.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 1866.0

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 0.58)
• Race & ethnicity: White 58% Hispanic / Latino 27% Two or more races 13% Black 9% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 24%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 3% Slovak 3% Italian 2%
• Foreign-born: 17% · Canada, China
• Languages at home: 75% English-only · Spanish 19% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% German/W. Germanic 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: ▼ -1082.67%
• Current HPI: 434.0524
• Rent YoY: ▲ 0.46%
• 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

+20.0% since first listed

18 events — show timeline

• 2026-03-06 Price Changed $270,000 GPSMLS
• 2026-01-23 Listed $275,000 GPSMLS
• 2026-01-20 Coming Soon $275,000 GPSMLS
• 2025-10-25 Listing Removed — GPSMLS
• 2025-06-06 Price Changed $295,000 GPSMLS
• 2025-04-25 Listed $305,000 GPSMLS
• 2025-04-20 Coming Soon — GPSMLS
• 2009-05-29 Sold (Public Records) $97,000 Public Records
• 2009-04-29 Listing Removed — GPSMLS
• 2009-03-24 Price Changed $109,900 GPSMLS
• 2009-03-05 Price Changed $115,000 GPSMLS
• 2008-11-25 Listed $125,000 GPSMLS
• 2008-07-05 Listing Removed — GPSMLS
• 2008-04-03 Price Changed $167,900 GPSMLS
• 2008-02-11 Price Changed $171,900 GPSMLS
• 2007-09-06 Price Changed $175,000 GPSMLS
• 2007-04-10 Price Changed $219,000 GPSMLS
• 2007-03-22 Listed $225,000 GPSMLS

Property tax history

+2.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,753 · -2.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.