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6704 Alden Ln
B Composite 71.47
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
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +9.4/15.0
  • 1% rule +8.6/10.0
  • Schools +4.4/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.5/5.0
  • Livability +3.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$169,900

6704 Alden Ln · Citrus Heights, CA 95610
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,596 sqft · Manufactured · 84 Days on market
Built 1975 $106/sqft · at area comps Est $177k · at est.

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

Welcome to Lakeview Village, a highly sought after 55+ community with tons of amenities in a parklike setting, in the heart of Citrus Heights. This home features an atypical floor plan with spacious living room and formal dining area accented by a built-in granite buffet/hutch, a separate family room with slider to outdoor area. Kitchen updates with granite counters, double oven, and lots of storage. 2 large bedrooms and updated primary bath with sunken tub and dual sinks complement the spacious home. The ground-level outdoor space is perfect for entertaining, gardening, and workshopping (2 sheds, and storage), and is also accommodating for small pets with approval. Welcome to Lakeview!

Key facts

  • 2 parking spots
  • Built 1975
  • Listed 84 days

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 $170k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $653 ($8k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $170k).
  • Recommended offer: $160k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.9% vs local median 3.4% in Citrus Heights — 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 60/100 on livability (#614 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: housing A+; Watch: schools D, crime D-, amenities F.
  • San Juan Unified (suburban): math 40% / reading 62% proficiency, ranked #138 of 517 in CA (top 27%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.1%/yr); 159 active listings in the ZIP; 15 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 22d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 6,825 units permitted in Sacramento County in 2024 (1,752 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 33% of the median local income ($83k/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.
  • Sacramento County population projected at +17% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 4.1% rent growth), your $48k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 84 days — a 6% lower offer ($160k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $159,706 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 84 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 1975 — 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. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  6. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
1.36%
Cap rate
10.91%
Cash-on-cash
16.48%
DSCR
1.73
GRM
6.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$177,489
List price
$169,900
Delta
1.36%
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
6105 Meiggs Ct #1015 0.18mi 2/2.0 1,645 (+3%) 4mo $160,000 $97 83
6637 Grosse Point Ct 0.16mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,536 (-4%) 1mo $95,000 $62 81
6845 Caywood Ct 0.32mi 2/2.0 1,536 (-4%) 2mo $150,000 $98 77
6641 Grosse Point Ct 0.16mi 2/2.0 1,464 (-8%) 3mo $175,000 $120 77
6912 Daisy Ln 0.27mi 2/2.0 1,707 (+7%) 3mo $239,500 $140 74
6116 Mame Ct 0.21mi 2/2.0 1,440 (-10%) 3mo $179,000 $124 72
6937 Grand Tree Ln 0.32mi 2/2.0 1,495 (-6%) 6mo $169,500 $113 69
6923 Daisy Ln 0.31mi 2/2.0 1,488 (-7%) 7mo $155,000 $104 68
6116 Mame Ct #905 0.21mi 2/2.0 1,440 (-10%) 8mo $100,000 $69 68
6946 Wake Forest Ln #2012 0.28mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,792 (+12%) 2mo $250,000 $140 60
6941 Radiance Cir 0.34mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,753 (+10%) 7mo $167,000 $95 57
6206 Plymouth Rock Ln #110 0.73mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,536 (-4%) 1mo $159,000 $104 53

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 · 4.09% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
8.8%
Equity multiple
1.35×
Total profit
$16,685
Equity at exit
$25,333
10-year hold
IRR
18.9%
Equity multiple
2.66×
Total profit
$79,019
Equity at exit
$14,690

Cash invested: $47,572 (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
AB1482 statewide rent cap (10% + CPI). Cities (SF/LA/Berkeley) layer stricter rules. Just-cause statewide.

ZIP-level market 95610

Rents YoY
4.1%
Active inventory
159
Price-to-rent
6.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,313 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$891
Tax est. 1.5%
$212 /mo · $2,548/yr
Insurance
$71
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$486
Net cashflow
$653

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,486
Max offer price $169,900
Occupancy floor 67%

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
$42,475
Closing costs
$5,097
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 15 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
6319 Misty Wood Way Citrus Heights, CA 3.0 2.0 1454 $2,500 $1.72 43d 1 0.37mi
6219 Oak Valley Ln Citrus Heights, CA 3.0 3.0 1304 $2,295 $1.76 17d 1 0.46mi
6219 Oak Valley Ln Citrus Heights, CA 3.0 2.5 1304 $2,295 $1.76 43d 1 0.46mi
6940 Trailride Way Citrus Heights, CA 3.0 2.0 1527 $2,695 $1.76 43d 1 0.54mi
6203 Ackland Ct Citrus Heights, CA 3.0 1.5 1322 $2,500 $1.89 23d 1 0.65mi
7120 Van Maren Ln Citrus Heights, CA 3.0 2.0 1292 $2,495 $1.93 17d 1 0.73mi
6687 Greenback Ln Citrus Heights, CA 3.0 2.0 1323 $2,495 $1.89 17d 1 0.81mi
7135 Cobalt Way Citrus Heights, CA 3.0 1.0 1200 $1,995 $1.66 3d 1 0.84mi
6025 Dewey Dr Citrus Heights, CA 3.0 2.0 1847 $2,500 $1.35 23d 1 0.90mi
6104 Rockport Ln Citrus Heights, CA 3.0 2.5 1150 $2,295 $2.00 21d 1 0.99mi
6558 Meadowcreek Way Citrus Heights, CA 3.0 2.0 1304 $2,500 $1.92 43d 1 1.00mi
7139 Baranga Dr Citrus Heights, CA 3.0 1.5 1162 $2,500 $2.15 1d 1 1.00mi
7024 San Altos Cir Citrus Heights, CA 2.0 2.0 1120 $2,800 $2.50 43d 1 1.04mi
7323 Chivalry Way Citrus Heights, CA 2.0 2.0 1121 $2,095 $1.87 10d 1 1.29mi
6635 Sylvan Rd Citrus Heights, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 865 $2,120 $2.45 7d 8 1.44mi

Listing history 15 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $169,900 Active 84 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    price $169,900 Active 83 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $179,900 Active 83 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $179,900 Active 82 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $179,900 Active 81 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $179,900 Active 79 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $179,900 Active 78 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $179,900 Active 75 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $179,900 Active 74 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $179,900 Active 73 DOM
  11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $179,900 Active 70 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $179,900 Active 69 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $179,900 Active 68 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $179,900 Active 67 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $179,900 Active 66 DOM

ⓘ 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 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥102°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 10/10 Extreme 34 unhealthy d/yr today · 36 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$27,760
− Mortgage interest
−$9,517
− Property taxes
−$2,548
− Insurance
−$850
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,221
− Management
−$2,221
− Depreciation
−$4,943
Taxable income
$5,461
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,311
After-tax cash flow
$6,530/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
San Juan Unified
NCES district ID
0634620
Math proficiency
40% ▲ 3.00%
Reading proficiency
62% ▲ 16.00%
Median HH income
$55,655
Composite
44.07/100
National rank
#2878
State rank
#138 of 517 in CA

Livability — Citrus Heights

Score
60/100
State rank
#614
US rank
#19580

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Citrus Heights, CA
County
Sacramento County · 1,539,646 people
City population
89,370
Metro
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
Population (ZIP)
46,928
Household income
$83,327
Rent vs Own
47.1% rent · 52.9% own
Severe rent burden
1772.0

Population outlook (Sacramento County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,660,763 people
By 2030
1,732,990 · +4.3%
By 2040
1,855,755 · +11.7%
By 2050
1,941,335 · +16.9%
By 2075
2,046,162 · +23.2%
By 2100
1,961,444 · +18.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (68%)
Race & ethnicity
White 68% Hispanic / Latino 19% Two or more races 11% Black 3% Asian 3% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 15%
Common ancestry
Slovak 3% Subsaharan African 2% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
14% · Canada, China, Vietnam
Languages at home
80% English-only · Spanish 9% Russian/Polish/Slavic 5% Other Indo-European 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Sacramento

2024 margin
D (+19.7) · D 58.1% · R 38.4% · Other 3.5%
2008→2024 swing
+0.7pp no change · 2008: 19.0pp · 2024: 19.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+19.7 2020: D+25.3 2016: D+23.7 2012: D+16.3 2008: D+19.0

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -367.16%
Current HPI
325.0105
Rent YoY
▲ 4.09%
Metro
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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