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12700 Elliott Ave #35
B- Composite 68.64
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
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +8.5/15.0
  • Livability +3.1/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +2.1/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$149,000

12700 Elliott Ave #35 · El Monte, CA 91732
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,080 sqft · Manufactured public records · 170 Days on market
Built 1997 Est $152k · at est.

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

Listing remarks

Great opportunity to own a home! Spacious with attached covered carport enough to fit 3 vehicles. Backyard fenced for privacy. This all age community has 2 swimming pools, club house for events and a park/playground. Close to public transportation, schools, restaurants. Accessible to the 10 and 605 freeways.

Key facts

  • Swimming pools
  • Backyard fenced
  • Club house

Tags

ATTACHED COVERED CARPORTBACKYARD FENCEDSWIMMING POOLSCLUB HOUSEPARK PLAYGROUNDPUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Manager approval required; Pets allowed with breed restrictions
  • Financial info: Monthly land lease: $1,900
  • HOA & community: Land lease community (Brookside Country Club MHC)

Exterior

  • Parking: Carport
  • Utilities: Public sewer; District/public water
  • Home design: Mobile home (double-wide); Single-story; Entry at street level
  • Construction: Mobile home remains on site; Living area estimated; Dimensions approximately 46 by 24 (mobile home)
  • Exterior features: Back yard; Community pool; Street lighting

Interior

  • Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
  • Interior features: One-level home; Street-level entry
  • Laundry & utility: Indoor laundry

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 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $149k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($14k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $149k).
  • Recommended offer: $131k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 15.4% vs local median 2.4% in El Monte — 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 61/100 on livability (#554 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+; Watch: crime D, amenities F, cost of living F.
  • Mountain View Elementary (suburban): math 25% / reading 25% proficiency, ranked #417 of 517 in CA (top 81%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 80% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Maxson Elementary (467 students, 72% FRL); Mountain View High (1,249 students, 94% FRL) — zoned schools at 83% FRL track the district average.
  • Market conditions: 83 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 1d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 41% of the median local income ($75k/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 $4k 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 + 3.0% rent growth), your $42k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 170 days — a 12% lower offer ($131k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts since 13y 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: extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $131,120 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 170 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% 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 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?
  5. 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?
  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
1.71%
Cap rate
15.41%
Cash-on-cash
32.57%
DSCR
2.45
GRM
4.9

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$152,280
Comps found
12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
12700 Elliott #292 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,080 (0%) 6mo $170,000 $157 95
12700 Elliott #110 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,056 (-2%) 2mo $149,000 $141 95
12700 Elliott #71 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,056 (-2%) 5mo $143,000 $135 92
12700 Elliott Ave #438 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,104 (+2%) 6mo $156,000 $141 91
12700 Elliott #151 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,152 (+7%) 2mo $150,000 $130 87
12700 Elliott Ave #219 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,152 (+7%) 7mo $150,000 $130 83
12700 Elliott Ave #168 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,152 (+7%) 7mo $150,000 $130 83
12700 Elliott Ave #80 0.00mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,152 (+7%) 5mo $175,000 $152 80
12700 Elliott Ave #87 0.00mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,164 (+8%) 7mo $111,000 $95 76
12700 Elliott Ave #354 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,008 (-7%) 16mo $170,000 $169 76
12700 ELLIOTT #392 0.00mi 3/2.0 1,152 (+7%) 17mo $168,000 $146 75
12700 Elliot #456 0.15mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,200 (+11%) 5mo $122,000 $102 65

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 · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
27.6%
Equity multiple
2.15×
Total profit
$47,935
Equity at exit
$22,216
10-year hold
IRR
35.1%
Equity multiple
4.22×
Total profit
$134,416
Equity at exit
$12,883

Cash invested: $41,720 (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 91732

Active inventory
83
Price-to-rent
4.9×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,555 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$781
Tax from tax record
$43 /mo · $513/yr
Insurance
$62
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$537
Net cashflow
$1,132

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,122
Max offer price $149,000
Occupancy floor 51%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,217 -5% $1,175 +0% $1,132 +5% $1,090 +10% $1,048
Rent -10% $931 -5% $1,032 +0% $1,132 +5% $1,233 +10% $1,334
Rate -1.0pp $1,208 -0.5pp $1,170 base $1,132 +0.5pp $1,094 +1.0pp $1,055

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
$37,250
Closing costs
$4,470
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 9 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2642 Maxson Rd Unit 6 El Monte, CA 2.0 1.0 900 $2,195 $2.44 0d 1 0.60mi
2826 Cogswell Rd Unit A El Monte, CA 2.0 1.5 1156 $2,650 $2.29 19d 1 0.88mi
1946 Bryce Rd South El Monte, CA 2.0 1.0 950 $2,300 $2.42 0d 1 0.92mi
1024 Bunbury Dr Whittier, CA 4.0 2.0 1414 $1,500 $1.06 4d 1 0.94mi
11937 Elliott Ave El Monte, CA 2.0 1.0 782 $2,850 $3.64 0d 1 0.95mi
11323 Schmidt Rd El Monte, CA 3.0 1.0 720 $2,450 $3.40 0d 1 1.12mi
3437 Belcroft Ave El Monte, CA 2.0 1.0 700 $2,195 $3.14 0d 1 1.15mi
2802 New Deal Ave Apt H El Monte, CA 3.0 1.0 850 $2,395 $2.82 0d 1 1.35mi
12350 Deana St Unit 8 El Monte, CA 2.0 1.0 741 $2,175 $2.94 0d 1 1.45mi

Listing history 22 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $149,000 Active 170 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $149,000 Active 167 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $149,000 Active 166 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $149,000 Active 165 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $149,000 Active 164 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $149,000 Active 162 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    days on market $149,000 Active 161 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $149,000 Active 158 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $149,000 Active 157 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    pricedays on market $149,000 Active 156 DOM
  11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $152,000 Active 153 DOM
  12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $152,000 Active 152 DOM
  13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $152,000 Active 151 DOM
  14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $152,000 Active 150 DOM
  15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $152,000 Active 149 DOM
  16. 2026-01-02
    listed $152,000 Active
  17. 2025-12-31
    historical
  18. 2025-07-04
    listed $159,000 Active
  19. 2015-12-31
    historical
  20. 2015-01-02
    listed $49,990 Active
  21. 2014-12-30
    historical
  22. 2013-07-16
    listed $49,990 Active

ⓘ 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
$513 · $43/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,132 · $94/mo
Expected delta
+$620/yr (+$52/mo · 120.8%)

ⓘ 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 2/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥100°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 6/10 Major 9 unhealthy d/yr today · 10 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
$30,663
− Mortgage interest
−$8,346
− Property taxes
−$513
− Insurance
−$745
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,453
− Management
−$2,453
− Depreciation
−$4,335
Taxable income
$11,819
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,836
After-tax cash flow
$10,753/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
Mountain View Elementary
NCES district ID
0626190
Math proficiency
25% ▼ -3.00%
Reading proficiency
25% ▼ -15.00%
Median HH income
$41,311
Composite
21.23/100
National rank
#8404
State rank
#417 of 517 in CA

Livability — El Monte

Score
61/100
State rank
#554
US rank
#18369

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
El Monte, CA
County
Los Angeles County · 9,444,647 people
City population
85,051
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Population (ZIP)
57,431
Household income
$75,108
Rent vs Own
56.8% rent · 43.2% own
Severe rent burden
2538.0

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
Predominantly Hispanic (65%)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 65% Asian 29% Two or more races 22% White 3% Native American 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 57%
Foreign-born
49% · Canada, China, Vietnam
Languages at home
20% English-only · Spanish 54% Chinese 16% Vietnamese 7%

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

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -1009.25%
Current HPI
413.0584
Rent YoY
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+204.1% since first listed
7 events — show timeline
  • 2026-01-02 Listed $152,000 CRMLS
  • 2025-12-31 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2025-07-04 Listed $159,000 CRMLS
  • 2015-12-31 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2015-01-02 Listed $49,990 CRMLS
  • 2014-12-30 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2013-07-16 Listed $49,990 CRMLS

Property tax history

+7.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $513 · +7.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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