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260 American Canyon Rd #142
C+ Composite 63.12
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 +4.0/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • ARV discount +0.4/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$142,500

260 American Canyon Rd #142 · American Canyon, CA 94503
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 720 sqft · Manufactured · 83 Days on market
Built 1974 $198/sqft · 16% above area Est $123k · 16% over

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

Listing remarks MLS

Beautifully Updated! New kitchen -dual pane window-Open living Area. Has 2 bedroom with the primary bedroom in rear. I One full bathroom with a half bath Park has a community center AND A INGROUND POOL.

Key facts

  • New kitchen
  • Open living area
  • Inground pool

Tags

NEW KITCHENDUAL PANE WINDOWOPEN LIVING AREAINGROUND POOL

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 $142k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $750 ($9k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $142k).
  • Recommended offer: $134k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 12.6% vs local median 3.2% in American Canyon — 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 74/100 on livability (#133 in CA, #4,684 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: schools C-, amenities F, cost of living F.
  • Napa Valley Unified (urban): math 35% / reading 48% proficiency, ranked #599 of 1,400 in CA (top 43%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: 67 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 67% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 427 units permitted in Napa County in 2024 (189 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $985 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Napa County population projected at +14% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $40k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 83 days — a 6% lower offer ($134k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: major wildfire risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $133,950 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 83 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% 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. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
1.54%
Cap rate
12.61%
Cash-on-cash
22.54%
DSCR
2.00
GRM
5.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$123,088
List price
$142,500
Delta
15.77%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
2 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 6 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
260 American Canyon Rd #13 0.01mi 2/1.0 768 (+7%) 12mo $78,000 $102 74
3000 Broadway St #26 0.32mi 2/1.5 672 (-7%) 10mo $125,000 $186 64
2525 Flosden Rd #43 0.61mi 2/1.0 720 (0%) 10mo $125,000 $174 59
244 American Canyon Rd #11 0.19mi 2/1.0 800 (+11%) 21mo $160,000 $200 51
2525 Flosden Rd #51 0.61mi 2/1.0 672 (-7%) 22mo $59,000 $88 38
2525 Flosden Rd #87 0.52mi 2/1.0 800 (+11%) 22mo $99,000 $124 35

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
15.4%
Equity multiple
1.62×
Total profit
$24,683
Equity at exit
$21,247
10-year hold
IRR
24.1%
Equity multiple
3.08×
Total profit
$83,102
Equity at exit
$12,321

Cash invested: $39,900 (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 94503

Home prices YoY
-21.0%
Active inventory
67
Price-to-rent
5.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,195 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$747
Tax est. 1.5%
$178 /mo · $2,138/yr
Insurance
$59
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$461
Net cashflow
$750

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,247
Max offer price $142,500
Occupancy floor 61%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $848 -5% $799 +0% $750 +5% $700 +10% $651
Rent -10% $576 -5% $663 +0% $750 +5% $836 +10% $923
Rate -1.0pp $821 -0.5pp $786 base $750 +0.5pp $713 +1.0pp $675

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
$35,625
Closing costs
$4,275
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 3 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2401 Broadway Unit 105 Vallejo, CA 1.0 1.0 589 $1,795 $3.05 14d 1 0.77mi
2401 Broadway Unit 107 Vallejo, CA 1.0 1.0 590 $1,795 $3.04 44d 1 0.78mi
35 Peacock Cir American Canyon, CA 1.0 1.0 450 $1,950 $4.33 44d 1 1.28mi

Listing history 21 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $142,500 Active 83 DOM
  2. 2026-06-19
    price $142,500 Active 80 DOM
  3. 2026-06-18
    days on market $149,999 Active 80 DOM
  4. 2026-06-17
    days on market $149,999 Active 79 DOM
  5. 2026-06-16
    days on market $149,999 Active 78 DOM
  6. 2026-06-15
    days on market $149,999 Active 77 DOM
  7. 2026-06-14
    days on market $149,999 Active 75 DOM
  8. 2026-06-13
    days on market $149,999 Active 74 DOM
  9. 2026-06-10
    days on market $149,999 Active 72 DOM
  10. 2026-06-09
    days on market $149,999 Active 71 DOM
  11. 2026-06-08
    days on market $149,999 Active 70 DOM
  12. 2026-06-07
    days on market $149,999 Active 69 DOM
  13. 2026-06-05
    pricedays on market $149,999 Active 66 DOM
  14. 2026-06-03
    days on market $159,999 Active 65 DOM
  15. 2026-06-02
    days on market $159,999 Active 64 DOM
  16. 2026-06-01
    days on market $159,999 Active 63 DOM
  17. 2026-05-31
    days on market $159,999 Active 62 DOM
  18. 2026-05-30
    days on market $159,999 Active 61 DOM
  19. 2026-04-28
    price $159,999 208-char remark
    Show marketing remark (208 chars)

    Beautifully Updated! New kitchen -dual pane window-Open living Area. Has 2 bedroom with the primary bedroom in rear. I One full bathroom with a half bath Park has a community center AND A INGROUND POOL.

  20. 2026-03-30
    listed $169,000 Active 208-char remark
    Show marketing remark (208 chars)

    Beautifully Updated! New kitchen -dual pane window-Open living Area. Has 2 bedroom with the primary bedroom in rear. I One full bathroom with a half bath Park has a community center AND A INGROUND POOL.

  21. 2009-02-23
    price $22,000

ⓘ 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 6/10 Major
  • 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥94°F today · 13 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 8/10 Severe 13 unhealthy d/yr today · 13 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$26,345
− Mortgage interest
−$7,982
− Property taxes
−$2,138
− Insurance
−$712
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,108
− Management
−$2,108
− Depreciation
−$4,145
Taxable income
$7,152
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,716
After-tax cash flow
$7,278/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
Napa Valley Unified
NCES district ID
0626640
Math proficiency
35% ▲ 1.00%
Reading proficiency
48% ▲ 2.00%
Median HH income
$72,007
Composite
40.18/100
National rank
#7827
State rank
#599 of 1400 in CA

Livability — American Canyon

Score
74/100
State rank
#133
US rank
#4684

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
American Canyon, CA
County
Napa County · 120,669 people
City population
21,841
Metro
Napa, CA
Population (ZIP)
21,841
Household income
$121,088
Rent vs Own
25.7% rent · 74.3% own
Severe rent burden
486.0

Population outlook (Napa County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
153,987 people
By 2030
159,490 · +3.6%
By 2040
168,796 · +9.6%
By 2050
176,213 · +14.4%
By 2075
190,113 · +23.5%
By 2100
190,528 · +23.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.75)
Race & ethnicity
Asian 33% Hispanic / Latino 31% White 21% Two or more races 15% Black 6% Pacific Islander 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 25%
Common ancestry
Italian 2% Lithuanian 1% Romanian 1%
Foreign-born
31% · Canada, China, Vietnam
Languages at home
57% English-only · Spanish 22% Tagalog/Filipino 15% Other Indo-European 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Napa

2024 margin
Solid D (+34.9) · D 65.9% · R 31.1% · Other 3.0%
2008→2024 swing
+2.4pp toward D · 2008: 32.5pp · 2024: 34.9pp
All cycles
2024: D+34.9 2020: D+40.4 2016: D+35.2 2012: D+25.7 2008: D+32.5

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -97.47%
Current HPI
366.9139
Rent YoY
Metro
Napa, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+627.3% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-28 Price Changed $159,999 BAREIS
  • 2026-03-30 Listed $169,000 BAREIS
  • 2009-02-23 Price Changed $22,000 BAREIS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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