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3904 Moana Way #24
C+ Composite 62.9
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 +30.0/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Schools +4.4/10.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$125,000

3904 Moana Way #24 · Modesto, CA 95355
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,248 sqft · Manufactured · 105 Days on market
Built 1974 Est $89k · 41% over ↓ 19% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

VERY NICE OPEN FLOOR PLAN 2 BR/2 BATHW/ LIVINGROOM, FAMILY ROOM DINING ROOM LAUNDRY AREA IN HOME LOW MAINTENANCE YARD W/ GAZEBO + STORAGE SHED. ROOF RECOATED IN 2004 SHOW AND SELL THANK YOU

Key facts

  • Gated community
  • Gazebo
  • Spa

Tags

GATED COMMUNITYGAZEBOSTORAGE SHEDPOOLSPACLUB HOUSE

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Land lease: No (listed land lease amount present)
  • HOA & community: No homeowners association; Senior community

Exterior

  • Parking: 2 parking spaces; Off-street parking; Attached parking (no garage)
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Individual gas meter; Cable connected; DSL available; 220V in kitchen and laundry
  • Home design: Manufactured in-park home (double wide); Updated/remodeled; Built in 1974
  • Construction: Other roof
  • Exterior features: Backyard; Fence; Storage structure; Close to clubhouse; Irregular-shaped lot

Interior

  • Kitchen: Stone and slab countertops; Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave; Double oven; Gas cooktop; Electric cooktop; Free-standing refrigerator; Free-standing electric oven/range; Hood over range; Self-clean oven
  • Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms
  • Flooring: Carpet; Wood; Simulated wood; Tile; Linoleum
  • Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms with tile and tub/shower combination
  • Heating & cooling: Central heating (natural gas); Ceiling fans; Central cooling
  • Interior features: Updated/remodeled interior; Covered porch with porch steps and railing; Storage area
  • Laundry & utility: Washer and dryer included; Laundry closet with hookups (electric); Inside laundry (in kitchen/inside room)

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 $125k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $736 ($9k/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: $114k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 13.4% vs local median 3.2% in Modesto — 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 63/100 on livability (#451 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: housing A+; Watch: amenities C-, schools D+, health & safety D+.
  • Sylvan Union Elementary (urban): math 44% / reading 52% proficiency, ranked #457 of 1,400 in CA (top 33%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.3%/yr); 222 active listings in the ZIP; 10 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 15d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 923 units permitted in Stanislaus County in 2024 (63 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $864 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Stanislaus County population projected at +14% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 1.3% rent growth), your $35k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 105 days — a 9% lower offer ($114k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • Current owner paid $42k; list at $125k implies a 198% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

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 $113,750 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 105 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1974 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  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 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?
  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
13.36%
Cash-on-cash
25.24%
DSCR
2.12
GRM
5.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$88,608
Comps found
10
Show comp detail 10 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
3908 Moana Way 0.01mi 2/2.0 1,248 (0%) 5mo $65,000 $52 95
3908 Waimea Ln 0.21mi 2/2.0 1,248 (0%) 8mo $57,000 $46 84
3816 Moana Way 0.07mi 2/2.0 1,344 (+8%) 1mo $77,000 $57 83
3817 Moana Way 0.07mi 2/2.0 1,152 (-8%) 7mo $77,500 $67 78
3905 Moana Way #33 0.03mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,236 (-1%) 18mo $108,000 $87 77
3833 Surfside Dr 0.08mi 2/2.0 1,400 (+12%) 1mo $99,900 $71 75
3904 Surfside Dr #73 0.06mi 2/2.0 1,344 (+8%) 15mo $112,000 $83 72
3820 Surfside Dr #140 0.12mi 2/2.0 1,400 (+12%) 9mo $105,000 $75 67
3933 Lahaina Ln 0.20mi 2/2.0 1,344 (+8%) 14mo $55,000 $41 66
3805 Moana Way 0.10mi 2/2.0 1,420 (+14%) 21mo $110,300 $78 55

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 · 1.28% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
16.8%
Equity multiple
1.66×
Total profit
$23,222
Equity at exit
$18,638
10-year hold
IRR
24.1%
Equity multiple
2.92×
Total profit
$67,068
Equity at exit
$10,808

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.

ZIP-level market 95355

Rents YoY
1.3%
Active inventory
222
Price-to-rent
5.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,025 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$656
Tax est. 1.5%
$156 /mo · $1,875/yr
Insurance
$52
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$425
Net cashflow
$736

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,093
Max offer price $125,000
Occupancy floor 59%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $823 -5% $779 +0% $736 +5% $693 +10% $650
Rent -10% $576 -5% $656 +0% $736 +5% $816 +10% $896
Rate -1.0pp $799 -0.5pp $768 base $736 +0.5pp $704 +1.0pp $671

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

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 10 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
3904 Monteview Dr Unit 1 Modesto, CA 3.0 2.0 1100 $1,995 $1.81 22d 1 0.84mi
1305 Sylvan Meadows Dr Unit C Modesto, CA 2.0 1.5 1037 $2,150 $2.07 14d 1 0.86mi
3400 Coffee Rd Modesto, CA 1.0 1.0 707 $1,645 $2.33 14d 1 0.94mi
3400 Coffee Rd Modesto, CA 2.0 2.0 951 $1,945 $2.05 22d 1 0.94mi
2912 Niabell Pl Modesto, CA 3.0 2.0 1470 $2,700 $1.84 14d 1 1.07mi
1339 E Rumble Rd Modesto, CA 2.0 1.0 1150 $1,800 $1.57 14d 1 1.10mi
939 Claremont Ct Modesto, CA 3.0 2.5 1406 $2,100 $1.49 14d 1 1.13mi
1313 Floyd Ave Modesto, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0 800 $1,725 $2.16 14d 2 1.33mi
3509 Dragoo Park Dr Unit 3511 Modesto, CA 3.0 2.0 1335 $1,899 $1.42 24d 1 1.40mi
2405 Vera Cruz Dr Apt C Modesto, CA 2.0 1.0 918 $1,675 $1.82 14d 1 1.43mi

Listing history 19 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $125,000 Active 105 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $125,000 Active 104 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $125,000 Active 103 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $125,000 Active 102 DOM
  5. 2026-06-14
    days on market $125,000 Active 100 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $125,000 Active 99 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $125,000 Active 97 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $125,000 Active 96 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $125,000 Active 95 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $125,000 Active 94 DOM
  11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $125,000 Active 91 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $125,000 Active 90 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $125,000 Active 89 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $125,000 Active 88 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $125,000 Active 87 DOM
  16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $125,000 Active 86 DOM
  17. 2006-05-19
    soldstatus $42,000 189-char remark
    Show marketing remark (189 chars)

    VERY NICE OPEN FLOOR PLAN 2 BR/2 BATHW/ LIVINGROOM, FAMILY ROOM DINING ROOM LAUNDRY AREA IN HOME LOW MAINTENANCE YARD W/ GAZEBO + STORAGE SHED. ROOF RECOATED IN 2004 SHOW AND SELL THANK YOU

  18. 2006-04-15
    historical 189-char remark
    Show marketing remark (189 chars)

    VERY NICE OPEN FLOOR PLAN 2 BR/2 BATHW/ LIVINGROOM, FAMILY ROOM DINING ROOM LAUNDRY AREA IN HOME LOW MAINTENANCE YARD W/ GAZEBO + STORAGE SHED. ROOF RECOATED IN 2004 SHOW AND SELL THANK YOU

  19. 2005-09-28
    listed $52,000 189-char remark
    Show marketing remark (189 chars)

    VERY NICE OPEN FLOOR PLAN 2 BR/2 BATHW/ LIVINGROOM, FAMILY ROOM DINING ROOM LAUNDRY AREA IN HOME LOW MAINTENANCE YARD W/ GAZEBO + STORAGE SHED. ROOF RECOATED IN 2004 SHOW AND SELL THANK YOU

ⓘ 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 2/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥102°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 10/10 Extreme 28 unhealthy d/yr today · 32 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
$24,306
− Mortgage interest
−$7,002
− Property taxes
−$1,875
− Insurance
−$625
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,944
− Management
−$1,944
− Depreciation
−$3,636
Taxable income
$7,278
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,747
After-tax cash flow
$7,088/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
Sylvan Union Elementary
NCES district ID
0638670
Math proficiency
44% ▲ 2.00%
Reading proficiency
52% ▬ 0.00%
Median HH income
$61,181
Composite
44.28/100
National rank
#6167
State rank
#457 of 1400 in CA

Livability — Modesto

Score
63/100
State rank
#451
US rank
#15229

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Modesto, CA
County
Stanislaus County · 445,786 people
City population
225,261
Metro
Modesto, CA
Population (ZIP)
60,710
Household income
$86,849
Rent vs Own
37.7% rent · 62.3% own
Severe rent burden
2521.0

Population outlook (Stanislaus County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
579,493 people
By 2030
598,000 · +3.2%
By 2040
630,930 · +8.9%
By 2050
658,300 · +13.6%
By 2075
712,363 · +22.9%
By 2100
719,805 · +24.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.66)
Race & ethnicity
White 48% Hispanic / Latino 33% Two or more races 18% Asian 8% Black 4% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 29% Puerto Rican 2%
Common ancestry
Russian 3% Italian 3% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
15% · Canada, China, Vietnam
Languages at home
73% English-only · Spanish 16% Other Indo-European 4% Tagalog/Filipino 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Stanislaus

2024 margin
R (+11.0) · D 43.2% · R 54.2% · Other 2.6%
2008→2024 swing
-12.7pp toward R · 2008: 1.7pp · 2024: -11.0pp
All cycles
2024: R+11.0 2020: D+0.8 2016: D+0.6 2012: D+0.7 2008: D+1.7

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -458.02%
Current HPI
277.8565
Rent YoY
▲ 1.28%
Metro
Modesto, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-19.2% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2006-05-19 Sold (MLS) $42,000 MLSListings
  • 2006-04-15 Listing Removed MLSListings
  • 2005-09-28 Listed $52,000 MLSListings

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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