15300 Palm Dr #98 · Desert Hot Springs, CA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (shaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $659 – $1,223
Heat risk 8/10 · Major
- Hot days now (above 111°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 5/10 · Moderate
- Unhealthy air days now
- 8 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 11 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the D+ 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 +17.2/30.0
- ARV discount +8.0/15.0
- 1% rule +5.7/10.0
- DSCR +5.3/10.0
- Rent growth +3.4/5.0
- Schools +2.7/10.0
- Livability +2.5/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$215,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Step into comfort and confidence with this beautifully updated manufactured home on a 433a permanent foundation in the sought-after 55+ gated community of Vista Montana in Desert Hot Springs. This move-in-ready gem offers two spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, each with dual-sink vanities creating the perfect blend of style and function. Inside, you'll find new flooring throughout, a sleek kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, and brand-new cabinetry that adds a modern touch. Both bathrooms have been completely remodeled, and the interior and exterior have been freshly painted for a crisp, clean finish. Enjoy outdoor living on the new front porch or take advantage of the new stairway entrance from the covered carport. The roof is brand new and has been upgraded to the more expensive 3 tab. A private storage shed offers added convenience, and the low-maintenance landscaping makes it easy to lock and leave. Located in a secure, amenity-rich community with a clubhouse, pool, spa, sauna, card room, and even a picnic area with pet-friendly rules to boot, this home delivers lifestyle and value in equal measure.
Key facts
- New flooring
- Granite counters
- Sleek kitchen
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Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $215k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $152 ($2k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $215k).
- Recommended offer: $189k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 7.1% vs local median 3.9% in Desert Hot 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 49/100 on livability (#1,149 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: housing B+; Watch: crime D+, schools F, amenities 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 rising (+3.7%/yr); 515 active listings in the ZIP; 15 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 60% 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).
- At $2,307/mo this rent would consume 51% of the median local household income ($54k/yr) (locally 2095% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k 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 336 days — a 12% lower offer ($189k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 3 sale attempts since 9y 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 $82k; list at $215k implies a 162% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: major wildfire risk; 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 336 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?
- Crime grade is D 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?
- 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?
- 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
- 1.07% ✓
- Cap rate
- 7.14%
- Cash-on-cash
- 3.03%
- DSCR
- 1.13
- GRM
- 7.8
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $217,373
- List price
- $215,000
- Delta
- -1.09%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15300 Palm Dr #45 | 0.08mi | 2/2.0 | 1,254 (+0%) | 6mo | $170,000 | $136 | 90 |
| 15300 Palm Dr #30 | 0.06mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,248 (0%) | 3mo | $200,000 | $160 | 90 |
| 15300 Palm Dr #42 | 0.06mi | 2/2.0 | 1,178 (-6%) | 2mo | $230,000 | $195 | 86 |
| 15300 Palm Dr #22 | 0.15mi | 2/2.0 | 1,272 (+2%) | 5mo | $219,000 | $172 | 86 |
| 15300 Palm Dr #138 | 0.12mi | 2/2.0 | 1,323 (+6%) | 3mo | $237,000 | $179 | 82 |
| 15300 Palm Dr #161 | 0.15mi | 2/2.0 | 1,333 (+7%) | 1mo | $233,000 | $175 | 81 |
| 15300 Palm Dr #209 | 0.15mi | 2/2.0 | 1,335 (+7%) | 3mo | $161,000 | $121 | 79 |
| 14777 Palm Dr #15 | 0.40mi | 2/2.0 | 1,260 (+1%) | 3mo | $180,000 | $143 | 77 |
| 15300 Palm Dr #119 | 0.08mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,344 (+8%) | 4mo | $220,000 | $164 | 76 |
| 15300 Palm Dr #255 | 0.13mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,345 (+8%) | 2mo | $203,500 | $151 | 74 |
| 15300 Palm Dr #35 | 0.05mi | 2/2.0 | 1,430 (+15%) | 5mo | $105,000 | $73 | 69 |
| 14777 Palm Dr #8 | 0.38mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,404 (+12%) | 6mo | $229,000 | $163 | 52 |
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 · 3.66% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -10.6%
- Equity multiple
- 0.61×
- Total profit
- $-23,472
- Equity at exit
- $32,057
- IRR
- -0.2%
- Equity multiple
- 0.98×
- Total profit
- $-964
- Equity at exit
- $18,589
Cash invested: $60,200 (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 92240
- Home prices YoY
- -19.6%
- Rents YoY
- 3.7%
- Active inventory
- 515
- Price-to-rent
- 7.8×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,307 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,127
- Tax from tax record
- −$153 /mo · $1,838/yr
- Insurance
- −$90
- HOA
- −$300
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$484
- Net cashflow
- $152
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $274 | -5% $213 | +0% $152 | +5% $91 | +10% $30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $-30 | -5% $61 | +0% $152 | +5% $243 | +10% $334 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $260 | -0.5pp $207 | base $152 | +0.5pp $96 | +1.0pp $40 |
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
- $53,750
- Closing costs
- $6,450
- Reserves months
- —
- 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
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- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- 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
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- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 15 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15300 Palm Dr Desert Hot Springs, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1458 | $2,800 | $1.92 | 44d | 1 | 0.12mi |
| 13987 El Cajon Dr Desert Hot Springs, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1215 | $2,600 | $2.14 | 8d | 1 | 0.68mi |
| 13895 Luis Dr Desert Hot Springs, CA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 814 | $1,800 | $2.21 | 44d | 1 | 0.73mi |
| 66590 Joseph Way Unit B Desert Hot Springs, CA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 785 | $2,145 | $2.73 | 0d | 1 | 0.82mi |
| 13950 West Dr Unit B Desert Hot Springs, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1008 | $1,600 | $1.59 | 2d | 1 | 0.85mi |
| 15490 Avenida Rambla Desert Hot Springs, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1088 | $2,600 | $2.39 | 44d | 1 | 0.87mi |
| 15490 Avenue Rambla Unit NA Desert Hot Springs, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1088 | $2,600 | $2.39 | 25d | 1 | 0.87mi |
| 13405 Ocotillo Rd Desert Hot Springs, CA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 864 | $1,750 | $2.03 | 2d | 1 | 0.91mi |
| 13715 El Rio Ln Desert Hot Springs, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1318 | $2,450 | $1.86 | 0d | 1 | 1.09mi |
| 13322 El Rio Ln Desert Hot Springs, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1215 | $2,750 | $2.26 | 44d | 1 | 1.21mi |
| 66434 Estrella Ave Desert Hot Springs, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 850 | $1,800 | $2.12 | 44d | 1 | 1.32mi |
| 66309 Desert View Ave Unit 1 Desert Hot Springs, CA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 800 | $1,650 | $2.06 | 44d | 1 | 1.37mi |
| 66299 Desert View Ave Desert Hot Springs, CA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 800 | $1,650 | $2.06 | 44d | 1 | 1.37mi |
| 66444 Desert View Ave Unit B Desert Hot Springs, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1294 | $2,275 | $1.76 | 44d | 1 | 1.39mi |
| 66369 Buena Vista Ave Apt A Desert Hot Springs, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 931 | $1,499 | $1.61 | 44d | 1 | 1.48mi |
HOA detail
- Monthly dues
- $300 · $3,600/yr
- Likely covers
- landscapingpoolsecurity
Listing history 22 events
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2026-06-18days on market $215,000 Active 336 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $215,000 Active 335 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $215,000 Active 334 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $215,000 Active 333 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $215,000 Active 331 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $215,000 Active 330 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $215,000 Active 327 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $215,000 Active 326 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $215,000 Active 325 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $215,000 Active 322 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $215,000 Active 321 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $215,000 Active 320 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $215,000 Active 319 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $215,000 Active 318 DOM
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2026-02-20price $215,000 1153-char remark
Show marketing remark (1153 chars)
Step into comfort and confidence with this beautifully updated manufactured home on a 433a permanent foundation in the sought-after 55+ gated community of Vista Montana in Desert Hot Springs. This move-in-ready gem offers two spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, each with dual-sink vanities creating the perfect blend of style and function. Inside, you'll find new flooring throughout, a sleek kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, and brand-new cabinetry that adds a modern touch. Both bathrooms have been completely remodeled, and the interior and exterior have been freshly painted for a crisp, clean finish. Enjoy outdoor living on the new front porch or take advantage of the new stairway entrance from the covered carport. The roof is brand new and has been upgraded to the more expensive 3 tab. A private storage shed offers added convenience, and the low-maintenance landscaping makes it easy to lock and leave. Located in a secure, amenity-rich community with a clubhouse, pool, spa, sauna, card room, and even a picnic area with pet-friendly rules to boot, this home delivers lifestyle and value in equal measure.
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2026-01-29status Active 1153-char remark
Show marketing remark (1153 chars)
Step into comfort and confidence with this beautifully updated manufactured home on a 433a permanent foundation in the sought-after 55+ gated community of Vista Montana in Desert Hot Springs. This move-in-ready gem offers two spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, each with dual-sink vanities creating the perfect blend of style and function. Inside, you'll find new flooring throughout, a sleek kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, and brand-new cabinetry that adds a modern touch. Both bathrooms have been completely remodeled, and the interior and exterior have been freshly painted for a crisp, clean finish. Enjoy outdoor living on the new front porch or take advantage of the new stairway entrance from the covered carport. The roof is brand new and has been upgraded to the more expensive 3 tab. A private storage shed offers added convenience, and the low-maintenance landscaping makes it easy to lock and leave. Located in a secure, amenity-rich community with a clubhouse, pool, spa, sauna, card room, and even a picnic area with pet-friendly rules to boot, this home delivers lifestyle and value in equal measure.
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2026-01-29historical 1153-char remark
Show marketing remark (1153 chars)
Step into comfort and confidence with this beautifully updated manufactured home on a 433a permanent foundation in the sought-after 55+ gated community of Vista Montana in Desert Hot Springs. This move-in-ready gem offers two spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, each with dual-sink vanities creating the perfect blend of style and function. Inside, you'll find new flooring throughout, a sleek kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, and brand-new cabinetry that adds a modern touch. Both bathrooms have been completely remodeled, and the interior and exterior have been freshly painted for a crisp, clean finish. Enjoy outdoor living on the new front porch or take advantage of the new stairway entrance from the covered carport. The roof is brand new and has been upgraded to the more expensive 3 tab. A private storage shed offers added convenience, and the low-maintenance landscaping makes it easy to lock and leave. Located in a secure, amenity-rich community with a clubhouse, pool, spa, sauna, card room, and even a picnic area with pet-friendly rules to boot, this home delivers lifestyle and value in equal measure.
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2025-07-15$225,000 Active 1153-char remark
Show marketing remark (1153 chars)
Step into comfort and confidence with this beautifully updated manufactured home on a 433a permanent foundation in the sought-after 55+ gated community of Vista Montana in Desert Hot Springs. This move-in-ready gem offers two spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, each with dual-sink vanities creating the perfect blend of style and function. Inside, you'll find new flooring throughout, a sleek kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, and brand-new cabinetry that adds a modern touch. Both bathrooms have been completely remodeled, and the interior and exterior have been freshly painted for a crisp, clean finish. Enjoy outdoor living on the new front porch or take advantage of the new stairway entrance from the covered carport. The roof is brand new and has been upgraded to the more expensive 3 tab. A private storage shed offers added convenience, and the low-maintenance landscaping makes it easy to lock and leave. Located in a secure, amenity-rich community with a clubhouse, pool, spa, sauna, card room, and even a picnic area with pet-friendly rules to boot, this home delivers lifestyle and value in equal measure.
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2017-12-13soldstatus $82,000 Closed 915-char remark
Show marketing remark (915 chars)
This home is in a good location in the Park. It features 2 master suites, new carpeting in the living room, dining room, hall and both bedrooms and new laminate floors in both bathrooms. The kitchen has tile floors. There is great separation of bedrooms, each located at opposite sides of the house. The interior of the house and front porch have recently been painted. Both bathrooms have new low flush toilets. Vista Montana is a 55+ guard gated community, featuring 2 pools, 2 spas, sauna, state-of-the-art clubhouse with billiards room, crafts room, TV lounge and banquet facilities. There is also a shuffle board court, pickle ball court and horseshoes, and you OWN the LAND. This is really resort style living at a VERY reasonable price. Vista Montana is conveniently located near restaurants, markets, bank and freeway. And, it's only a 10 minute drive to Palm Springs. Sq. ft. not measured. Buyer to verify.
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2017-12-13soldstatus $82,000 Closed 915-char remark
Show marketing remark (915 chars)
This home is in a good location in the Park. It features 2 master suites, new carpeting in the living room, dining room, hall and both bedrooms and new laminate floors in both bathrooms. The kitchen has tile floors. There is great separation of bedrooms, each located at opposite sides of the house. The interior of the house and front porch have recently been painted. Both bathrooms have new low flush toilets. Vista Montana is a 55+ guard gated community, featuring 2 pools, 2 spas, sauna, state-of-the-art clubhouse with billiards room, crafts room, TV lounge and banquet facilities. There is also a shuffle board court, pickle ball court and horseshoes, and you OWN the LAND. This is really resort style living at a VERY reasonable price. Vista Montana is conveniently located near restaurants, markets, bank and freeway. And, it's only a 10 minute drive to Palm Springs. Sq. ft. not measured. Buyer to verify.
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2017-11-04status Backup Offers Accepted 915-char remark
Show marketing remark (915 chars)
This home is in a good location in the Park. It features 2 master suites, new carpeting in the living room, dining room, hall and both bedrooms and new laminate floors in both bathrooms. The kitchen has tile floors. There is great separation of bedrooms, each located at opposite sides of the house. The interior of the house and front porch have recently been painted. Both bathrooms have new low flush toilets. Vista Montana is a 55+ guard gated community, featuring 2 pools, 2 spas, sauna, state-of-the-art clubhouse with billiards room, crafts room, TV lounge and banquet facilities. There is also a shuffle board court, pickle ball court and horseshoes, and you OWN the LAND. This is really resort style living at a VERY reasonable price. Vista Montana is conveniently located near restaurants, markets, bank and freeway. And, it's only a 10 minute drive to Palm Springs. Sq. ft. not measured. Buyer to verify.
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2017-10-31$89,900 Active 915-char remark
Show marketing remark (915 chars)
This home is in a good location in the Park. It features 2 master suites, new carpeting in the living room, dining room, hall and both bedrooms and new laminate floors in both bathrooms. The kitchen has tile floors. There is great separation of bedrooms, each located at opposite sides of the house. The interior of the house and front porch have recently been painted. Both bathrooms have new low flush toilets. Vista Montana is a 55+ guard gated community, featuring 2 pools, 2 spas, sauna, state-of-the-art clubhouse with billiards room, crafts room, TV lounge and banquet facilities. There is also a shuffle board court, pickle ball court and horseshoes, and you OWN the LAND. This is really resort style living at a VERY reasonable price. Vista Montana is conveniently located near restaurants, markets, bank and freeway. And, it's only a 10 minute drive to Palm Springs. Sq. ft. not measured. Buyer to verify.
ⓘ 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
- $1,838 · $153/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $1,838 · $153/mo
- Expected delta
- $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)
ⓘ 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 6/10 Major
- Heat 8/10 Severe 6 d/yr ≥111°F today · 16 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
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $27,678
- − Mortgage interest
- −$12,043
- − Property taxes
- −$1,838
- − Insurance
- −$1,075
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,214
- − Management
- −$2,214
- − HOA
- −$3,600
- − Depreciation
- −$6,255
- Taxable loss
- −$1,561
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$375
- After-tax cash flow
- $2,198/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 — Desert Hot Springs
- Score
- 49/100
- State rank
- #1149
- US rank
- #25774
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Desert Hot Springs, CA
- County
- Riverside County · 2,287,001 people
- City population
- 41,615
- Metro
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Population (ZIP)
- 41,615
- Household income
- $54,023
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 2095.0
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
- Majority Hispanic (64%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Hispanic / Latino 64% Two or more races 27% White 23% Black 7% Native American 2% Asian 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 53%
- Common ancestry
- Lithuanian 1% Romanian 1% Italian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 27% · Canada, Vietnam
- Languages at home
- 47% English-only · Spanish 50% Russian/Polish/Slavic 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
- ▼ -102.10%
- Current HPI
- 418.4691
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 3.66%
- 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
+139.2% since first listed8 events — show timeline
- 2026-02-20 Price Changed $215,000 GPSMLS
- 2026-01-29 Relisted — GPSMLS
- 2026-01-29 Listing Removed — GPSMLS
- 2025-07-15 Listed $225,000 GPSMLS
- 2017-12-13 Sold (MLS) $82,000 GPSMLS
- 2017-12-13 Sold (MLS) $82,000 GPSMLS
- 2017-11-04 Pending — GPSMLS
- 2017-10-31 Listed $89,900 GPSMLS
Property tax history
+5.1%/yrLatest (2025): $1,838 · -1.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
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