69801 Ramon Rd #80 · Cathedral City, CA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $659 – $1,223
Heat risk 9/10 · Severe
- Hot days now (above 113°F)
- 6 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 16 days/yr
Wind risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 4/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 5 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 7 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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 +24.0/30.0
- 1% rule +9.9/10.0
- DSCR +7.7/10.0
- ARV discount +7.5/15.0
- Rent growth +3.3/5.0
- Livability +3.3/5.0
- Schools +2.7/10.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$119,900
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Resort is a gated Senior community with 460 units. Features of the resort include 2 well Maintained Clubhouses and 3 Satellite Clubhouses, Laundry, Restrooms, Sauna & Spa. A Grand Ballroom for events, 6 heated pools, Billiards Room 1 Olympic size lap, Indoor Pool, Spa and Sauna. Sunken lit Tennis and Pickle ball courts, Indoor shuffleboard pavilion, Fitness Center, Library with WI-FI and broadband, Card and Hobby rooms, Dance Studio, Craft Room, Wood Shop, putting green and picnic areas. This Park model offers new roof, new tile, new porch carpet and a shed. Landscaping is maintained by the association. You own the Land so there is no space rent. Low HOA's at $325.00 which include, Basic cable, Free Wi-Fi in clubhouse, Water, Trash, Sewer, Recycling program
Key facts
- 1,742 sq ft lot
- Community pool
- Built 1988
Property features AI
Finance
- Other: Pets allowed with size limits; Located at 69801 Ramon Rd #80, Cathedral City, CA; directions: 10 Freeway exit Bob Hope South to Ramon Road, right to Desert Shadows entry gate on left
- HOA & community: Part of Desert Shadows HOA; Monthly HOA fee of $455; Senior community; Community features include street lighting and a park
Exterior
- Parking: Park model located in Desert Shadows RV Resort
- Utilities: Public sewer; District/Public water
- Home design: Mobile home (15 x 40), mobile home remains; Located in Desert Shadows RV Resort
- Construction: Year built estimated
- Exterior features: Indoor, in-ground community pool with lap and exercise lanes (heated)
Interior
- Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
- Interior features: Community laundry
- Laundry & utility: On-site community laundry
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath manufactured listed at $120k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $236 ($3k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $120k).
- Recommended offer: $106k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 8.7% vs local median 5.1% in Cathedral City — 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 (#344 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, housing B+; Watch: employment D+, schools F, amenities D-.
- 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 rising (+3.2%/yr); 525 active listings in the ZIP; 9,195 units permitted in Riverside County in 2024 (1,512 in 5+ unit buildings).
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $829 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k 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 1169 days — a 12% lower offer ($106k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 2 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.
- Current owner paid $75k; list at $120k implies a 60% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: HOA is 26% of rent.
- Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 6→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 1169 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.49% ✓
- Cap rate
- 8.65%
- Cash-on-cash
- 8.42%
- DSCR
- 1.37
- GRM
- 5.6
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $62,968
- List price
- $119,900
- Delta
- 90.41%
- Verdict
- OVERPRICED
- Comps
- 2 within 2.0 mi
Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69801 Ramon #8 | 0.08mi | 1/1.0 | 400 (-11%) | 2mo | $95,000 | $238 | 76 |
| 69801 Ramon Rd #118 | 0.13mi | 1/1.0 | 400 (-11%) | 17mo | $153,000 | $383 | 61 |
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 · 3.22% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -3.0%
- Equity multiple
- 0.89×
- Total profit
- $-3,785
- Equity at exit
- $17,877
- IRR
- 7.2%
- Equity multiple
- 1.55×
- Total profit
- $18,632
- Equity at exit
- $10,367
Cash invested: $33,572 (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
ZIP-level market 92234
- Home prices YoY
- -27.7%
- Rents YoY
- 3.2%
- Active inventory
- 525
- Price-to-rent
- 5.6×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,784 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$629
- Tax from tax record
- −$40 /mo · $475/yr
- Insurance
- −$50
- HOA
- −$455
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$375
- Net cashflow
- $236
Break-even live
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
- $29,975
- Closing costs
- $3,597
- Reserves months
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- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
HOA detail
- Monthly dues
- $455 · $5,460/yr
- Likely covers
- watersewertrashinternetcablelandscapingpoolgymsecurity
Listing history 19 events
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2026-06-18days on market $119,900 Active 1169 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $119,900 Active 1168 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $119,900 Active 1167 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $119,900 Active 1166 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $119,900 Active 1164 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $119,900 Active 1163 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $119,900 Active 1160 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $119,900 Active 1159 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $119,900 Active 1158 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $119,900 Active 1155 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $119,900 Active 1154 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $119,900 Active 1153 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $119,900 Active 1152 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $119,900 Active 1151 DOM
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2023-04-06$119,900 Active
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2022-08-15soldstatus $75,000 Sold 773-char remark
Show marketing remark (773 chars)
Resort is a gated Senior community with 460 units. Features of the resort include 2 well Maintained Clubhouses and 3 Satellite Clubhouses, Laundry, Restrooms, Sauna & Spa. A Grand Ballroom for events, 6 heated pools, Billiards Room 1 Olympic size lap, Indoor Pool, Spa and Sauna. Sunken lit Tennis and Pickle ball courts, Indoor shuffleboard pavilion, Fitness Center, Library with WI-FI and broadband, Card and Hobby rooms, Dance Studio, Craft Room, Wood Shop, putting green and picnic areas. This Park model offers new roof, new tile, new porch carpet and a shed. Landscaping is maintained by the association. You own the Land so there is no space rent. Low HOA's at $325.00 which include, Basic cable, Free Wi-Fi in clubhouse, Water, Trash, Sewer, Recycling program
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2022-08-09status Pending 773-char remark
Show marketing remark (773 chars)
Resort is a gated Senior community with 460 units. Features of the resort include 2 well Maintained Clubhouses and 3 Satellite Clubhouses, Laundry, Restrooms, Sauna & Spa. A Grand Ballroom for events, 6 heated pools, Billiards Room 1 Olympic size lap, Indoor Pool, Spa and Sauna. Sunken lit Tennis and Pickle ball courts, Indoor shuffleboard pavilion, Fitness Center, Library with WI-FI and broadband, Card and Hobby rooms, Dance Studio, Craft Room, Wood Shop, putting green and picnic areas. This Park model offers new roof, new tile, new porch carpet and a shed. Landscaping is maintained by the association. You own the Land so there is no space rent. Low HOA's at $325.00 which include, Basic cable, Free Wi-Fi in clubhouse, Water, Trash, Sewer, Recycling program
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2022-05-06historical Backup Offers Accepted 773-char remark
Show marketing remark (773 chars)
Resort is a gated Senior community with 460 units. Features of the resort include 2 well Maintained Clubhouses and 3 Satellite Clubhouses, Laundry, Restrooms, Sauna & Spa. A Grand Ballroom for events, 6 heated pools, Billiards Room 1 Olympic size lap, Indoor Pool, Spa and Sauna. Sunken lit Tennis and Pickle ball courts, Indoor shuffleboard pavilion, Fitness Center, Library with WI-FI and broadband, Card and Hobby rooms, Dance Studio, Craft Room, Wood Shop, putting green and picnic areas. This Park model offers new roof, new tile, new porch carpet and a shed. Landscaping is maintained by the association. You own the Land so there is no space rent. Low HOA's at $325.00 which include, Basic cable, Free Wi-Fi in clubhouse, Water, Trash, Sewer, Recycling program
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2021-09-14$89,000 Active 773-char remark
Show marketing remark (773 chars)
Resort is a gated Senior community with 460 units. Features of the resort include 2 well Maintained Clubhouses and 3 Satellite Clubhouses, Laundry, Restrooms, Sauna & Spa. A Grand Ballroom for events, 6 heated pools, Billiards Room 1 Olympic size lap, Indoor Pool, Spa and Sauna. Sunken lit Tennis and Pickle ball courts, Indoor shuffleboard pavilion, Fitness Center, Library with WI-FI and broadband, Card and Hobby rooms, Dance Studio, Craft Room, Wood Shop, putting green and picnic areas. This Park model offers new roof, new tile, new porch carpet and a shed. Landscaping is maintained by the association. You own the Land so there is no space rent. Low HOA's at $325.00 which include, Basic cable, Free Wi-Fi in clubhouse, Water, Trash, Sewer, Recycling program
ⓘ 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
- $475 · $40/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $911 · $76/mo
- Expected delta
- +$436/yr (+$36/mo · 91.8%)
ⓘ 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 (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 9/10 Extreme 6 d/yr ≥113°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 1/10 Low
- Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $21,402
- − Mortgage interest
- −$6,716
- − Property taxes
- −$475
- − Insurance
- −$600
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,712
- − Management
- −$1,712
- − HOA
- −$5,460
- − Depreciation
- −$3,488
- Taxable income
- $1,239
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$297
- After-tax cash flow
- $2,531/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 — Cathedral City
- Score
- 66/100
- State rank
- #344
- US rank
- #11749
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Cathedral City, CA
- County
- Riverside County · 2,287,001 people
- City population
- 52,267
- Metro
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Population (ZIP)
- 52,267
- Household income
- $73,572
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 1682.0
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 0.56)
- Race & ethnicity
- Hispanic / Latino 59% White 30% Two or more races 27% Asian 6% Native American 2% Black 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 51%
- Common ancestry
- Lithuanian 2% Romanian 1% Italian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 28% · Canada, Vietnam
- Languages at home
- 48% English-only · Spanish 46% Tagalog/Filipino 3% Other Asian/Pacific 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
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -136.57%
- Current HPI
- 356.9845
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 3.22%
- 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 |
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| Financial Services | 3 | $174B |
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| Retail | 3 | $44B |
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| Insurance | 3 | $26B |
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| Media / Entertainment | 2 | $115B |
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| Pharmaceuticals / Biotech | 2 | $62B |
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Price history
+34.7% since first listed5 events — show timeline
- 2023-04-06 Listed $119,900 CRMLS
- 2022-08-15 Sold (MLS) $75,000 TheMLS
- 2022-08-09 Pending — TheMLS
- 2022-05-06 Contingent — TheMLS
- 2021-09-14 Listed $89,000 TheMLS
Property tax history
+1.3%/yrLatest (2014): $475 · -1.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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