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2545 E Avenue I #11
C Composite 57.22
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 +26.0/30.0
  • DSCR +8.7/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • 1% rule +5.7/10.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • Appreciation +2.5/10.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +2.1/10.0
  • Manufactured-home adj. -5.0

$179,900

2545 E Avenue I #11 · Lancaster, CA 93535
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,248 sqft · Manufactured public records · 98 Days on market
Manufactured home Built 2004 Good condition 5,000 sqft lot $144/sqft · 57% below area

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

Listing remarks MLS

This beautiful home is set in a breath-taking community. Close-to-town and entertainment venues, this 3 bedroom 2 bath home features not only a covered patio, but a covered carport, with spaces for 3 cars. The yard is fenced both front and rear. Looking for a lifestyle? Why worry about yard work? Lancaster Performing Arts, Lancaster Sports Complex, the many parks and softball fields, and Downtown Lancaster with it's walking-space, bistros, shops and recreation are close-by.

Key facts

  • Clubhouse
  • Fenced yard
  • Covered carport

Tags

COVERED PATIOCOVERED CARPORTFENCED YARDPLAYGROUNDCLUBHOUSEPOOL

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $180k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $445 ($5k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $180k).
  • Recommended offer: $164k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.3% vs local median 4.2% in Lancaster — 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 68/100 on livability (#282 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, housing A+, amenities B+; Watch: health & safety C-, crime F, cost of living F.
  • Eastside Union Elementary (suburban): math 15% / reading 27% proficiency, ranked #1,226 of 1,400 in CA (top 88%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 76% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Eastside Elementary (428 students, 91% FRL); Gifford C. Cole Middle (703 students, 92% FRL); Eastside High (2,650 students, 61% FRL) — zoned schools at 81% FRL track the district average.
  • Market conditions: Rents flat; 1646 active listings in the ZIP; 15 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 62d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 67% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 33% of the median local income ($70k/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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Los Angeles County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 98 days — a 9% lower offer ($164k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 4y 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 $130k; 38% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $163,709 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 98 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. 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?
  5. 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?
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
1.07%
Cap rate
9.26%
Cash-on-cash
10.60%
DSCR
1.47
GRM
7.8

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$420,538
List price
$179,900
Delta
-57.22%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
2545 E Ave I #81 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,344 (+8%) 2mo $170,000 $126 86
45465 25th St E #11 0.26mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,248 (0%) 3mo $184,000 $147 80
2545 E Avenue I #14 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,344 (+8%) 11mo $140,000 $104 78
45465 25th St E #28 0.22mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,248 (0%) 10mo $162,000 $130 76
2545 E Ave I #6 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,344 (+8%) 13mo $144,000 $107 76
45465 E 25th St #262 0.21mi 3/2.0 1,176 (-6%) 6mo $175,000 $149 76
45465 25th E #268 0.26mi 3/2.0 1,188 (-5%) 7mo $197,000 $166 74
45465 25th St #93 0.21mi 3/2.0 1,178 (-6%) 10mo $95,000 $81 73
2550 E Avenue I Space 29 0.28mi 3/2.0 1,368 (+10%) 10mo $119,000 $87 63
2121 E Avenue I #64 0.42mi 3/2.0 1,344 (+8%) 10mo $168,500 $125 59
2121 E Avenue I #17 0.42mi 3/2.0 1,344 (+8%) 12mo $155,000 $115 57
2121 E Avenue I #28 0.42mi 3/2.0 1,404 (+12%) 4mo $175,000 $125 56

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 · 0.14% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-3.4%
Equity multiple
0.88×
Total profit
$-6,264
Equity at exit
$26,824
10-year hold
IRR
3.1%
Equity multiple
1.20×
Total profit
$9,874
Equity at exit
$15,554

Cash invested: $50,372 (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.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
10 active · 9 under contract
Months of supply
8.6 mo (12%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$149,450 ($129/sqft)
Median days on market
67 d
This list price
80% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+161.9% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 93535

Home prices YoY
-24.3%
Rents YoY
0.1%
Active inventory
1646
Price-to-rent
7.8×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,925 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$943
Tax from tax record
$57 /mo · $689/yr
Insurance
$75
HOA
$0
Lot rent leased land?
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$404
Net cashflow
$445

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,362
Max offer price $179,900
Occupancy floor 72%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $547 -5% $496 +0% $445 +5% $394 +10% $343
Rent -10% $293 -5% $369 +0% $445 +5% $521 +10% $597
Rate -1.0pp $536 -0.5pp $491 base $445 +0.5pp $398 +1.0pp $351

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
$44,975
Closing costs
$5,397
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 15 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2121 E Avenue I #49 Lancaster, CA 3.0 2.0 1344 $2,295 $1.71 0d 1 0.45mi
2121 E Avenue I #49 Lancaster, CA 3.0 2.0 1344 $2,295 $1.71 2d 1 0.45mi
45118 Parkview Ln Lancaster, CA 2.0 2.0 980 $2,500 $2.55 119d 1 0.78mi
1786 Linn Way Unit 1788 Lancaster, CA 3.0 1.0 948 $1,900 $2.00 67d 1 0.81mi
1786 Linn Way Unit 1786 Lancaster, CA 3.0 1.0 1130 $2,250 $1.99 61d 1 0.81mi
45414 17th St E Lancaster, CA 3.0 2.0 1385 $2,400 $1.73 0d 1 0.86mi
44709 26th St E Lancaster, CA 3.0 2.0 1316 $2,300 $1.75 113d 1 0.86mi
1734 Lightcap St Lancaster, CA 3.0 2.0 1467 $2,700 $1.84 87d 1 1.10mi
45041 Colleen Dr Lancaster, CA 3.0 3.0 1303 $2,995 $2.30 43d 1 1.10mi
2533 Topaz Ln Lancaster, CA 2.0 2.0 1102 $2,295 $2.08 7d 1 1.33mi
2500 Topaz Ln Lancaster, CA 3.0 2.0 1274 $2,800 $2.20 119d 1 1.37mi
1647 Orchid Ln Lancaster, CA 2.0 2.0 1000 $1,875 $1.88 6d 1 1.41mi
1647 Orchid Ln Lancaster, CA 3.0 3.0 1084 $1,950 $1.80 117d 1 1.41mi
1628 Cactus Dr Apt B Lancaster, CA 2.0 1.5 1000 $1,999 $2.00 61d 1 1.42mi
1827 East Avenue J Unit 2 Lancaster, CA 2.0 2.0 1050 $1,850 $1.76 112d 1 1.42mi

Property features AI

Finance

Other
Park manager: Anthony (661-946-1277)Manufacturer: Fleetwood HomesModel: 3523BDimensions: 52 ft by 12 ftLabel/Serial numbers on record
HOA & community
Park amenities include pool and clubhouse/rec roomNew space rent listed

Exterior

Utilities
Cable TV availableNatural gas
Home design
Mobile homeLocated in a park (Lido Estates), Space #11
Construction
Composition shingle roofSiding exteriorManufactured in 2005Skirted
Exterior features
Chain link fencingAwningPorch

Interior

Kitchen
DishwasherRefrigeratorGas rangeGarbage disposal
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)Natural gas heatingCentral air
Interior features
DishwasherRefrigeratorGas rangeGarbage disposal

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-23
    days on market $179,900 Active 98 DOM
  2. 2026-09-22
    days on market $179,900 Active 97 DOM
  3. 2026-09-21
    days on market $179,900 Active 96 DOM
  4. 2026-09-20
    days on market $179,900 Active 95 DOM
  5. 2026-09-19
    days on market $179,900 Active 94 DOM
  6. 2026-09-18
    days on market $179,900 Active 93 DOM
  7. 2026-09-17
    days on market $179,900 Active 92 DOM
  8. 2026-09-16
    days on market $179,900 Active 91 DOM
  9. 2026-09-15
    days on market $179,900 Active 90 DOM
  10. 2026-09-14
    days on market $179,900 Active 89 DOM
  11. 2026-09-13
    status $179,900 Active 88 DOM
  12. 2026-09-02
    remarks 665-char remark
  13. 2026-07-22
    status $179,900 Pending 88 DOM
  14. 2026-07-22
    days on market $179,900 Active 88 DOM
  15. 2026-07-21
    days on market $179,900 Active 87 DOM
  16. 2026-07-20
    days on market $179,900 Active 86 DOM
  17. 2026-07-18
    days on market $179,900 Active 84 DOM
  18. 2026-07-18
    days on market $179,900 Active 83 DOM
  19. 2026-07-16
    days on market $179,900 Active 82 DOM
  20. 2026-07-15
    days on market $179,900 Active 81 DOM
  21. 2026-07-14
    days on market $179,900 Active 80 DOM
  22. 2026-07-13
    days on market $179,900 Active 79 DOM
  23. 2026-07-13
    days on market $179,900 Active 78 DOM
  24. 2026-07-11
    days on market $179,900 Active 77 DOM
  25. 2026-07-10
    days on market $179,900 Active 76 DOM
  26. 2026-07-09
    days on market $179,900 Active 75 DOM
  27. 2026-07-07
    days on market $179,900 Active 73 DOM
  28. 2026-07-06
    days on market $179,900 Active 72 DOM
  29. 2026-07-06
    days on market $179,900 Active 71 DOM
  30. 2026-07-05
    days on market $179,900 Active 70 DOM
  31. 2026-07-03
    days on market $179,900 Active 69 DOM
  32. 2026-07-02
    days on market $179,900 Active 68 DOM
  33. 2026-07-01
    days on market $179,900 Active 67 DOM
  34. 2026-06-30
    days on market $179,900 Active 66 DOM
  35. 2026-06-29
    days on market $179,900 Active 65 DOM
  36. 2026-06-28
    days on market $179,900 Active 64 DOM
  37. 2026-06-27
    days on market $179,900 Active 63 DOM
  38. 2026-06-26
    days on market $179,900 Active 62 DOM
  39. 2026-06-24
    days on market $179,900 Active 60 DOM
  40. 2026-06-22
    days on market $179,900 Active 58 DOM
  41. 2026-06-21
    days on market $179,900 Active 57 DOM
  42. 2026-06-18
    days on market $179,900 Active 54 DOM
  43. 2026-06-17
    days on market $179,900 Active 53 DOM
  44. 2026-06-16
    days on market $179,900 Active 52 DOM
  45. 2026-06-15
    days on market $179,900 Active 51 DOM
  46. 2026-06-13
    days on market $179,900 Active 49 DOM
  47. 2026-06-13
    days on market $179,900 Active 48 DOM
  48. 2026-06-09
    days on market $179,900 Active 45 DOM
  49. 2026-06-08
    days on market $179,900 Active 44 DOM
  50. 2026-06-07
    days on market $179,900 Active 43 DOM

ⓘ 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
$689 · $57/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,367 · $114/mo
Expected delta
+$678/yr (+$56/mo · 98.3%)

ⓘ 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 (shaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥101°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 8/10 Severe 16 unhealthy d/yr today · 21 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
$23,102
− Mortgage interest
−$10,077
− Property taxes
−$689
− Insurance
−$900
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,848
− Management
−$1,848
− Depreciation
−$5,233
Taxable income
$2,506
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$602
After-tax cash flow
$4,739/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $6,240–$18,720 screening

This well-maintained mobile home in a desirable community offers a good investment opportunity with minimal updates needed.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint exterior siding — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both Replace kitchen countertops — Modernizes the space and adds value
  • Both Install smart home features — Improves convenience and adds value

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

Zoned Schools

Elementary Eastside Elementary Middle Gifford C. Cole Middle High Eastside High

Schools (NCES district)

District
Eastside Union Elementary
NCES district ID
0611910
Math proficiency
15% ▲ 1.00%
Reading proficiency
27% ▲ 3.00%
Median HH income
$44,840
Composite
21.43/100
National rank
#13636
State rank
#1226 of 1400 in CA
C Composite livability gradescore 68/100

Livability — Lancaster

Score
68/100
State rank
#282
US rank
#9504

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Lancaster, CA
County
Los Angeles County · 10,940,515 people
City population
194,251
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Population (ZIP)
79,409
Household income
$70,360
Rent vs Own
33.6% rent · 66.4% own
Severe rent burden
17% of renters

Population outlook (Los Angeles County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
10,940,515 people
By 2030
11,256,481 · +2.9%
By 2040
11,729,929 · +7.2%
By 2050
11,948,407 · +9.2%
By 2075
11,818,114 · +8.0%
By 2100
10,842,928 · -0.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.63)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 55% Two or more races 25% Black 21% White 17% Asian 2% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 42%
Common ancestry
Romanian 1% Italian 1% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
13% · Canada
Languages at home
60% English-only · Spanish 37% Tagalog/Filipino 1% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Los Angeles

2024 margin
Solid D (+32.9) · D 64.8% · R 31.9% · Other 3.3%
2008→2024 swing
-7.4pp toward R · 2008: 40.4pp · 2024: 32.9pp
All cycles
2024: D+32.9 2020: D+44.2 2016: D+48.0 2012: D+40.0 2008: D+40.4

Not yet ingested

Civics

Price history

+33.3% since first listed
5 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-24 Listed $179,900 AVMLS
  • 2022-05-25 Pending CRMLS
  • 2022-05-25 Sold (MLS) $130,000 CRMLS
  • 2022-05-16 Contingent CRMLS
  • 2022-04-28 Listed $135,000 CRMLS

Property tax history

+4.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $689 · +4.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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