5711 Columbia Way #229 · Quartz Hill, CA 93536

$125,000

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 672 sqft · Manufactured public records · 102 Days on market

Built 1978 2,400 sqft lot

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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 +7.5/15.0
• Schools +4.1/10.0
• Livability +2.9/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Rent growth +2.2/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

The perfect place to have a cozy home. Located down the way from Quartz Hill High School you're going to love living here. The park itself is being upgraded and transformed into a desert haven. With a sparkling pool it won't matter the temperature you'll be cool. For a private outdoor space half of the lot is mature trees with a beautiful lawn all to yourself.

Key facts

• 2,400 sq ft lot
• Community pool
• Built 1978

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Label/Insignia Number CAL073447; Serial Number(s) 1268268, 1268267; Dec Number LBF3365; Manager: buyer verify
• Financial info: Deposit listed at $5,000
• HOA & community: All ages community; Park rent advertised in the low $600s

Exterior

• Utilities: 220V electric
• Home design: Mobile home (manufactured by Redmond, model Flamingo); Built in 1978; Single-section dimensions approximately 56 ft by 12 ft; Located in space #229 (Quartz Hill MH Park)
• Construction: Metal roof
• Exterior features: Located in Quartz Hill Mobile Home Park with pool, barbeque area, and recreation area; Skirted

Interior

• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Wall/window refrigerator
• Interior features: Awning (2)

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $125k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $841 ($10k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $125k).
• Recommended offer: $114k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 14.4% vs local median 4.1% in Quartz Hill — 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 58/100 on livability (#703 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: employment A+, housing A+; Watch: schools D-, crime D-, amenities 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.
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-1.2%/yr); 1139 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 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 $864 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 + 0.0% rent growth), your $35k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 102 days — a 9% lower offer ($114k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts since 4y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $10k (7%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $100k; 25% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: severe wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 4→9/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $113,750 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 102 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1978 — 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: 1.73% ✓
• Cap rate: 14.37%
• Cash-on-cash: 28.85%
• DSCR: 2.28
• GRM: 4.8

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 19.7%
• Equity multiple: 1.77×
• Total profit: $27,035
• Equity at exit: $18,638

10-year hold

• IRR: 25.9%
• Equity multiple: 2.95×
• Total profit: $68,226
• Equity at exit: $10,808

Cash invested: $35,000 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 93536

• Rents YoY: -1.2%
• Active inventory: 1139
• Price-to-rent: 4.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,158 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$656
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$156 /mo · $1,875/yr
• Insurance: −$52
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$453
• Net cashflow: $841

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,093

Max offer price $125,000

Occupancy floor 56%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $928	-5% $885	+0% $841	+5% $798	+10% $755
Rent	-10% $671	-5% $756	+0% $841	+5% $927	+10% $1,012
Rate	-1.0pp $904	-0.5pp $873	base $841	+0.5pp $809	+1.0pp $776

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: $31,250
• Closing costs: $3,750
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 1 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
6570 West Avenue L Lancaster, CA	1.0	1.0	531	$1,645	$3.10	0d	1	0.68mi

Listing history 24 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $125,000 Active 102 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $125,000 Active 99 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $125,000 Active 98 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $125,000 Active 97 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $125,000 Active 96 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $125,000 Active 94 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $125,000 Active 93 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $125,000 Active 90 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $125,000 Active 89 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $125,000 Active 88 DOM
11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $125,000 Active 85 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $125,000 Active 84 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $125,000 Active 83 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $125,000 Active 82 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $125,000 Active 81 DOM
16. 2026-05-04
    price $125,000
17. 2026-04-24
    price $130,000
18. 2026-03-10
    listed $135,000 Active
19. 2022-07-25
    soldstatus $100,000 Closed Sale 362-char remark

    Show marketing remark (362 chars)

    The perfect place to have a cozy home. Located down the way from Quartz Hill High School you're going to love living here. The park itself is being upgraded and transformed into a desert haven. With a sparkling pool it won't matter the temperature you'll be cool. For a private outdoor space half of the lot is mature trees with a beautiful lawn all to yourself.

20. 2022-07-25
    soldstatus $100,000 Closed 362-char remark

    Show marketing remark (362 chars)

    The perfect place to have a cozy home. Located down the way from Quartz Hill High School you're going to love living here. The park itself is being upgraded and transformed into a desert haven. With a sparkling pool it won't matter the temperature you'll be cool. For a private outdoor space half of the lot is mature trees with a beautiful lawn all to yourself.

21. 2022-06-16
    status Pending Sale 362-char remark

    Show marketing remark (362 chars)

    The perfect place to have a cozy home. Located down the way from Quartz Hill High School you're going to love living here. The park itself is being upgraded and transformed into a desert haven. With a sparkling pool it won't matter the temperature you'll be cool. For a private outdoor space half of the lot is mature trees with a beautiful lawn all to yourself.

22. 2022-06-16
    status Pending 362-char remark

    Show marketing remark (362 chars)

    The perfect place to have a cozy home. Located down the way from Quartz Hill High School you're going to love living here. The park itself is being upgraded and transformed into a desert haven. With a sparkling pool it won't matter the temperature you'll be cool. For a private outdoor space half of the lot is mature trees with a beautiful lawn all to yourself.

23. 2022-06-09
    listed $117,000 Active 362-char remark

    Show marketing remark (362 chars)

    The perfect place to have a cozy home. Located down the way from Quartz Hill High School you're going to love living here. The park itself is being upgraded and transformed into a desert haven. With a sparkling pool it won't matter the temperature you'll be cool. For a private outdoor space half of the lot is mature trees with a beautiful lawn all to yourself.

24. 2022-06-06
    listed $117,000 Active 362-char remark

    Show marketing remark (362 chars)

    The perfect place to have a cozy home. Located down the way from Quartz Hill High School you're going to love living here. The park itself is being upgraded and transformed into a desert haven. With a sparkling pool it won't matter the temperature you'll be cool. For a private outdoor space half of the lot is mature trees with a beautiful lawn all to yourself.

ⓘ 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 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 22% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 8/10 Severe
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 4 d/yr ≥97°F today · 9 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

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $25,901
• − Mortgage interest: −$7,002
• − Property taxes: −$1,875
• − Insurance: −$625
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,072
• − Management: −$2,072
• − Depreciation: −$3,636
• Taxable income: $8,619
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,068
• After-tax cash flow: $8,027/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: 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

Livability — Quartz Hill

• Score: 58/100
• State rank: #703
• US rank: #21208

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Quartz Hill, CA
• County: Los Angeles County · 9,444,647 people
• Metro: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
• Population (ZIP): 73,412
• Household income: $106,903
• Rent vs Own: 27.9% rent · 72.1% own
• Severe rent burden: 1998.0

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: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.69)
• Race & ethnicity: White 39% Hispanic / Latino 37% Two or more races 19% Black 13% Asian 5% Native American 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 28%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 2% Slovak 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 14% · Canada, China
• Languages at home: 75% English-only · Spanish 19% Tagalog/Filipino 2% Arabic 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: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -268.64%
• Current HPI: 357.0605
• Rent YoY: ▼ -1.20%
• 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
▸Technology	27	$1,492B
▸Financial Services	3	$174B
▸Retail	3	$44B
▸Insurance	3	$26B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$115B
▸Pharmaceuticals / Biotech	2	$62B

Price history

+6.8% since first listed

9 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-04 Price Changed $125,000 AVMLS
• 2026-04-24 Price Changed $130,000 AVMLS
• 2026-03-10 Listed $135,000 AVMLS
• 2022-07-25 Sold (MLS) $100,000 AVMLS
• 2022-07-25 Sold (MLS) $100,000 CRMLS
• 2022-06-16 Pending — CRMLS
• 2022-06-16 Pending — AVMLS
• 2022-06-09 Listed $117,000 CRMLS
• 2022-06-06 Listed $117,000 AVMLS

Property tax history

+6.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $212 · +6.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.