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40701 Rancho Vista Blvd #15
B- Composite 65.5
Why this score? — see what drove the B- 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
  • ARV discount +10.4/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +8.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.1/5.0
  • Livability +2.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.8/5.0
  • Appreciation +2.5/10.0
  • Schools +1.7/10.0
  • Manufactured-home adj. -5.7

$190,000

40701 Rancho Vista Blvd #15 · Palmdale, CA 93551
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,248 sqft · Manufactured public records · 107 Days on market
Manufactured home Built 1985 Average condition $152/sqft · 6% below area Est $203k · 6% under ↓ 17% since listing

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

Listing remarks MLS

Spacious Double-Wide Home in the Highly Desirable Boulder 1 Mobile Home Park! This all-ages, gated community offers resort-style amenities including a pool, park, tennis courts, basketball court, and recreation clubhouse, everything you need just steps from your door! The home features 3 generous bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a master suite with a private bath. Step outside to a large backyard and side porch, perfect for entertaining or relaxing under the sun. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, and everything you need, this vibrant, welcoming community is ready for you to call home. Don't wait, schedule a private showing today.

Key facts

  • Gated community
  • Double-wide home
  • Tennis courts

Tags

DOUBLE-WIDE HOMEBOULDER 1 MOBILE HOME PARKGATED COMMUNITYRESORT-STYLE AMENITIESPOOLTENNIS COURTS

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 $190k. Condition is rated average.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $815 ($10k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $190k).
  • Recommended offer: $173k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 11.4% vs local median 4.3% in Palmdale — 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 55/100 on livability (#861 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: housing A+; Watch: crime F, amenities F, cost of living F.
  • Westside Union Elementary (suburban): math 34% / reading 49% proficiency, ranked #565 of 1,400 in CA (top 40%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Gregg Anderson Academy (math 24% / reading 24%, grade F, #973 of 1,571 statewide, top 73%, 867 students, 27% FRL); Hillview Middle (math 10% / reading 10%, grade F, #474 of 498 statewide, top 99%, 907 students, 53% FRL); Quartz Hill High (3,066 students, 42% FRL).
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 17% at this address vs 42% district-wide (-24 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Westside Union Elementary average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.3%/yr); 537 active listings in the ZIP; 13 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 43d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 54% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).

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.
  • Los Angeles County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 2.3% rent growth), your $53k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 107 days — a 9% lower offer ($173k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts since 2y 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.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: severe wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 6→14/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $172,900 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 107 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
1.30%
Cap rate
11.44%
Cash-on-cash
18.38%
DSCR
1.82
GRM
6.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$203,000
List price
$190,000
Delta
-6.40%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
15 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
40701 Rancho Vista Blvd Blvd #43 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,248 (0%) 5mo $150,000 $120 96
40701 W Rancho Vista Blvd #103 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,272 (+2%) 3mo $189,000 $149 94
40701 Rancho Vista Blvd #47 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,248 (0%) 10mo $209,000 $167 92
40701 Rancho Vista Blvd #6 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,248 (0%) 13mo $210,000 $168 89
40701 Rancho Vista Blvd Spc 178 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,200 (-4%) 13mo $182,000 $152 83
40701 Rancho Vista Blvd #120 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,344 (+8%) 7mo $268,000 $199 82
40701 Rancho Vista Blvd Spc 263 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,152 (-8%) 7mo $189,000 $164 81
40701 Rancho Vista Blvd #79 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,327 (+6%) 11mo $200,000 $151 80
40701 Rancho Vista Blvd #142 0.00mi 3/2.5 1,344 (+8%) 6mo $175,000 $130 80
40701 Rancho Vista Blvd #122 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,152 (-8%) 11mo $239,000 $207 78
40701 Rancho Vista Blvd Spc 358 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,080 (-14%) 4mo $245,000 $227 74
40701 Rancho Vis 0.05mi 3/2.0 1,080 (-14%) 4mo $245,000 $227 72

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 · 2.29% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
9.3%
Equity multiple
1.36×
Total profit
$19,299
Equity at exit
$28,330
10-year hold
IRR
17.9%
Equity multiple
2.43×
Total profit
$76,271
Equity at exit
$16,428

Cash invested: $53,200 (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
AB1482 statewide rent cap (10% + CPI). Cities (SF/LA/Berkeley) layer stricter rules. Just-cause statewide.
Seller's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
3 active · 5 under contract
Months of supply
2.6 mo (39%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$199,999 ($160/sqft)
Median days on market
43 d
This list price
33% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+1.5% vs current asking $/sqft

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

ZIP-level market 93551

Home prices YoY
-30.3%
Rents YoY
2.3%
Active inventory
537
Price-to-rent
6.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,471 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$996
Tax from tax record
$62 /mo · $741/yr
Insurance
$79
HOA
$0
Lot rent leased land?
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$519
Net cashflow
$815

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,440
Max offer price $190,000
Occupancy floor 62%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $923 -5% $869 +0% $815 +5% $761 +10% $708
Rent -10% $620 -5% $717 +0% $815 +5% $913 +10% $1,010
Rate -1.0pp $911 -0.5pp $863 base $815 +0.5pp $766 +1.0pp $716

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
$47,500
Closing costs
$5,700
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 13 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
4660 Grandview Dr Palmdale, CA 3.0 2.0 1494 $2,995 $2.00 43d 1 0.50mi
4620 Grandview Dr Palmdale, CA 3.0 2.0 1494 $2,900 $1.94 4d 1 0.58mi
4520 Paseo Hermoso Palmdale, CA 3.0 2.0 1446 $3,300 $2.28 0d 1 0.67mi
5637 Redwood Ave Unit B Palmdale, CA 2.0 1.0 760 $2,445 $3.22 84d 1 1.04mi
41015 41st St W Palmdale, CA 4.0 2.0 1200 $3,500 $2.92 0d 1 1.09mi
4851 West Avenue M-8 Unit M-8 Quartz Hill, CA 2.0 1.0 858 $2,500 $2.91 0d 1 1.31mi
40333 Argyle Ln Palmdale, CA 3.0 2.0 1374 $3,200 $2.33 111d 1 1.31mi
4851 W Avenue M8 Lancaster, CA 2.0 1.0 858 $2,500 $2.91 0d 1 1.34mi
4851 W Avenue M8 Lancaster, CA 2.0 1.0 858 $2,500 $2.91 48d 1 1.34mi
3826 Cocina Ln Palmdale, CA 3.0 2.0 1374 $3,000 $2.18 63d 1 1.36mi
3713 West Avenue M 11 Lancaster, CA 3.0 2.0 1200 $3,100 $2.58 0d 1 1.37mi
3809 Cocina Ln Palmdale, CA 3.0 2.0 1410 $2,900 $2.06 83d 1 1.39mi
4842 West Avenue M-4 Unit M4 Lancaster, CA 3.0 1.0 1500 $2,450 $1.63 59d 1 1.50mi

Property features AI

Finance

Other
Lot is approximately 0–1 unit per acreLiving area reported from assessor's dataParcel number 8950922015
HOA & community
Part of an associationLand lease: $676.26

Exterior

Parking
Located in Boulders #1 park
Utilities
Public sewerDistrict/public water
Home design
Single-story (1 story)Entry level is on the first floorMobile home remains on siteMobile dimensions approximately 24 ft wide by 56 ft long
Construction
Year built: see remarks
Exterior features
Community poolStreet lighting

Interior

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Interior features
Front door entry
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-24
    days on market $190,000 Active 107 DOM
  2. 2026-09-23
    days on market $190,000 Active 106 DOM
  3. 2026-09-22
    days on market $190,000 Active 105 DOM
  4. 2026-09-21
    days on market $190,000 Active 104 DOM
  5. 2026-09-20
    days on market $190,000 Active 103 DOM
  6. 2026-09-19
    days on market $190,000 Active 102 DOM
  7. 2026-09-18
    days on market $190,000 Active 101 DOM
  8. 2026-09-17
    days on market $190,000 Active 100 DOM
  9. 2026-09-16
    days on market $190,000 Active 99 DOM
  10. 2026-09-15
    days on market $190,000 Active 98 DOM
  11. 2026-09-14
    days on market $190,000 Active 97 DOM
  12. 2026-09-13
    days on market $190,000 Active 96 DOM
  13. 2026-09-12
    days on market $190,000 Active 95 DOM
  14. 2026-09-11
    days on market $190,000 Active 94 DOM
  15. 2026-09-05
    days on market $190,000 Active 88 DOM
  16. 2026-09-04
    days on market $190,000 Active 87 DOM
  17. 2026-09-02
    days on market $190,000 Active 85 DOM
  18. 2026-08-31
    days on market $190,000 Active 83 DOM
  19. 2026-08-30
    days on market $190,000 Active 82 DOM
  20. 2026-08-29
    days on market $190,000 Active 81 DOM
  21. 2026-08-28
    days on market $190,000 Active 80 DOM
  22. 2026-08-27
    days on market $190,000 Active 79 DOM
  23. 2026-08-26
    days on market $190,000 Active 78 DOM
  24. 2026-08-25
    days on market $190,000 Active 77 DOM
  25. 2026-08-24
    days on market $190,000 Active 76 DOM
  26. 2026-08-23
    days on market $190,000 Active 75 DOM
  27. 2026-08-22
    days on market $190,000 Active 74 DOM
  28. 2026-08-21
    days on market $190,000 Active 73 DOM
  29. 2026-08-20
    days on market $190,000 Active 72 DOM
  30. 2026-08-19
    days on market $190,000 Active 71 DOM
  31. 2026-08-18
    days on market $190,000 Active 70 DOM
  32. 2026-08-17
    days on market $190,000 Active 69 DOM
  33. 2026-08-16
    days on market $190,000 Active 68 DOM
  34. 2026-08-15
    days on market $190,000 Active 67 DOM
  35. 2026-08-14
    days on market $190,000 Active 66 DOM
  36. 2026-08-13
    days on market $190,000 Active 65 DOM
  37. 2026-08-12
    days on market $190,000 Active 64 DOM
  38. 2026-08-11
    days on market $190,000 Active 63 DOM
  39. 2026-08-10
    days on market $190,000 Active 62 DOM
  40. 2026-08-09
    days on market $190,000 Active 61 DOM
  41. 2026-08-08
    days on market $190,000 Active 60 DOM
  42. 2026-08-06
    days on market $190,000 Active 58 DOM
  43. 2026-08-05
    days on market $190,000 Active 57 DOM
  44. 2026-08-04
    days on market $190,000 Active 56 DOM
  45. 2026-08-03
    days on market $190,000 Active 55 DOM
  46. 2026-07-31
    days on market $190,000 Active 52 DOM
  47. 2026-07-30
    days on market $190,000 Active 51 DOM
  48. 2026-07-30
    days on market $190,000 Active 50 DOM
  49. 2026-07-28
    days on market $190,000 Active 49 DOM
  50. 2026-07-26
    days on market $190,000 Active 47 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
$741 · $62/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,444 · $120/mo
Expected delta
+$703/yr (+$59/mo · 94.8%)

ⓘ 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 8/10 Severe
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 6 d/yr ≥99°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 10/10 Extreme 28 unhealthy d/yr today · 33 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
$29,656
− Mortgage interest
−$10,643
− Property taxes
−$741
− Insurance
−$950
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,372
− Management
−$2,372
− Depreciation
−$5,527
Taxable income
$7,050
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,692
After-tax cash flow
$8,089/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

Average 55/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $6,240–$18,720 screening

This mobile home in a desirable park needs cosmetic updates to its exterior and interior to enhance its curb appeal and value.

Repairs flagged

  • Minor exterior siding — Visible weathering
  • Minor roof — Aged appearance

Value-add opportunities

  • Both paint exterior — Enhances curb appeal and value
  • Both replace carpet — Improves comfort and value
  • Both update kitchen appliances — Modernizes and increases value
  • Both update bathrooms — Modernizes and increases 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.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 17/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Gregg Anderson Academy F CA #973/1,571 Nat'l #30,133/41,679 Middle Hillview Middle F CA #474/498 Nat'l #13,307/14,009 High Quartz Hill High

Schools (NCES district)

District
Westside Union Elementary
NCES district ID
0642120
Math proficiency
34% ▲ 1.00%
Reading proficiency
49% ▲ 1.00%
Median HH income
$80,763
Composite
41.01/100
National rank
#7473
State rank
#565 of 1400 in CA
D Composite livability gradescore 55/100

Livability — Palmdale

Score
55/100
State rank
#861
US rank
#23501

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Palmdale, CA
County
Los Angeles County · 10,940,515 people
City population
177,644
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Population (ZIP)
54,360
Household income
$119,801
Rent vs Own
21.2% rent · 78.8% own
Severe rent burden
10% 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 0.68)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 43% White 33% Two or more races 17% Black 10% Asian 9%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 31%
Common ancestry
Russian 1% Lithuanian 1% Slovak 1%
Foreign-born
22% · Canada, Vietnam, China
Languages at home
61% English-only · Spanish 29% Other Indo-European 3% Tagalog/Filipino 3%

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

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Civics

Price history

-17.4% since first listed
7 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-09 Relisted AVMLS
  • 2026-06-09 Listed $190,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-02-21 Listing Removed AVMLS
  • 2025-11-11 Listed $190,000 AVMLS
  • 2024-11-25 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2024-10-31 Price Changed $224,900 CRMLS
  • 2024-09-06 Listed $229,900 CRMLS

Property tax history

+2.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $741 · +2.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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