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3915 N Idaho Ave
B Composite 70.27
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 +28.2/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +6.9/10.0
  • Livability +3.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.8/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$160,800

3915 N Idaho Ave · Florence, AZ 85132
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,792 sqft · Manufactured public records · 98 Days on market
Built 1989 5,706 sqft lot $90/sqft · 26% below area Est $218k · 26% under $50/mo HOA · 3% of rent

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

Listing remarks MLS

HUD HOME - SAVE THOUSANDS! Welcome to the vibrant 55+ community of Florence Gardens, where you own your own lot and enjoy stunning valley views! This spacious home features 3 bedrooms plus a den/office, perfect for flexible living. The kitchen offers a breakfast bar and walk-in pantry, while vaulted ceilings enhance the open feel. The large primary suite includes a walk-in closet, double vanities, and a step-in shower. Enjoy the expansive 2-car carport with space for a golf cart, and relax on the huge screened porch while taking in the views. The property also boasts lovely fruit trees. Embrace the lifestyle at Florence Gardens. Come visit today!

Key facts

  • Walk-in closet
  • Double vanities
  • Vaulted ceilings

Tags

VALLEY VIEWSBREAKFAST BARWALK-IN PANTRYVAULTED CEILINGSWALK-IN CLOSETDOUBLE VANITIES

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 $161k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $512 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $161k).
  • Recommended offer: $146k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.1% vs local median 4.1% in Florence — 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 (#187 in AZ) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools F, amenities F, commute F.
  • Florence Unified School District (4437) (rural): math 16% / reading 24% proficiency, ranked #178 of 249 in AZ (top 72%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.3%/yr); 736 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 9,504 units permitted in Pinal County in 2024 (776 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 $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 98 days — a 9% lower offer ($146k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 8 sale attempts since 8y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $40k (20%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate wildfire risk; extreme-heat days projected 5→13/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $146,328 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 98 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  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 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?
  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
1.19%
Cap rate
10.11%
Cash-on-cash
13.65%
DSCR
1.61
GRM
7.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$217,520
List price
$160,800
Delta
-26.08%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
3913 N Florence Blvd 0.04mi 3/2.0 1,625 (-9%) 9mo $227,500 $140 75
3709 N Florence Blvd 0.46mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,801 (+0%) 0mo $130,000 $72 72
813 E Pennsylvania Ave 0.10mi 3/2.0 1,569 (-12%) 4mo $180,000 $115 72
3812 N Kansas Ave 0.50mi 3/2.0 1,782 (-1%) 6mo $273,500 $153 71
3712 N Illinois Ave 0.44mi 3/2.0 1,793 (+0%) 11mo $250,000 $139 70
3926 N Florence Blvd 0.08mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,561 (-13%) 3mo $255,000 $163 67
3930 N Florence Blvd 0.10mi 2/2.0 (-1) 2,049 (+14%) 3mo $230,000 $112 64
3811 N Wisconsin Ave 0.28mi 3/2.0 1,569 (-12%) 6mo $265,000 $169 61
3927 N Florence Blvd 0.09mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,535 (-14%) 9mo $224,000 $146 59
3725 N Colorado Ave 0.36mi 3/2.0 2,040 (+14%) 5mo $215,000 $105 56
3703 N Colorado Ave 0.50mi 3/2.0 1,570 (-12%) 1mo $265,000 $169 55
3706 N South Dakota Ave 0.53mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,681 (-6%) 8mo $239,000 $142 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 · 1.27% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
1.9%
Equity multiple
1.07×
Total profit
$3,246
Equity at exit
$23,976
10-year hold
IRR
9.8%
Equity multiple
1.70×
Total profit
$31,694
Equity at exit
$13,903

Cash invested: $45,024 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Arizona
87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
5-day pay-or-quit; AZ courts known for speed; no state rent control; cities preempted by state law.

ZIP-level market 85132

Home prices YoY
-5.2%
Rents YoY
1.3%
Active inventory
736
Price-to-rent
7.0×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,911 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$843
Tax from tax record
$38 /mo · $451/yr
Insurance
$67
HOA
$50
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$401
Net cashflow
$512

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,263
Max offer price $160,800
Occupancy floor 68%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $603 -5% $558 +0% $512 +5% $467 +10% $421
Rent -10% $361 -5% $437 +0% $512 +5% $588 +10% $663
Rate -1.0pp $593 -0.5pp $553 base $512 +0.5pp $470 +1.0pp $428

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
$40,200
Closing costs
$4,824
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 1 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
3611 N Michigan Ave Florence, AZ 2.0 1.5 1441 $1,600 $1.11 45d 1 0.67mi

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$50 · $600/yr

Listing history 38 events

  1. 2026-06-07
    statusdays on market $160,800 Pending 98 DOM
  2. 2026-06-04
    days on market $160,800 Active 97 DOM
  3. 2026-06-03
    days on market $160,800 Active 96 DOM
  4. 2026-06-02
    days on market $160,800 Active 95 DOM
  5. 2026-06-01
    days on market $160,800 Active 94 DOM
  6. 2026-05-31
    days on market $160,800 Active 93 DOM
  7. 2026-05-15
    price $160,800 658-char remark
    Show marketing remark (658 chars)

    HUD HOME - SAVE THOUSANDS! Welcome to the vibrant 55+ community of Florence Gardens, where you own your own lot and enjoy stunning valley views! This spacious home features 3 bedrooms plus a den/office, perfect for flexible living. The kitchen offers a breakfast bar and walk-in pantry, while vaulted ceilings enhance the open feel. The large primary suite includes a walk-in closet, double vanities, and a step-in shower. Enjoy the expansive 2-car carport with space for a golf cart, and relax on the huge screened porch while taking in the views. The property also boasts lovely fruit trees. Embrace the lifestyle at Florence Gardens. Come visit today!

  8. 2026-04-14
    price $180,900 658-char remark
    Show marketing remark (658 chars)

    HUD HOME - SAVE THOUSANDS! Welcome to the vibrant 55+ community of Florence Gardens, where you own your own lot and enjoy stunning valley views! This spacious home features 3 bedrooms plus a den/office, perfect for flexible living. The kitchen offers a breakfast bar and walk-in pantry, while vaulted ceilings enhance the open feel. The large primary suite includes a walk-in closet, double vanities, and a step-in shower. Enjoy the expansive 2-car carport with space for a golf cart, and relax on the huge screened porch while taking in the views. The property also boasts lovely fruit trees. Embrace the lifestyle at Florence Gardens. Come visit today!

  9. 2026-02-27
    listed $201,000 Active 658-char remark
    Show marketing remark (658 chars)

    HUD HOME - SAVE THOUSANDS! Welcome to the vibrant 55+ community of Florence Gardens, where you own your own lot and enjoy stunning valley views! This spacious home features 3 bedrooms plus a den/office, perfect for flexible living. The kitchen offers a breakfast bar and walk-in pantry, while vaulted ceilings enhance the open feel. The large primary suite includes a walk-in closet, double vanities, and a step-in shower. Enjoy the expansive 2-car carport with space for a golf cart, and relax on the huge screened porch while taking in the views. The property also boasts lovely fruit trees. Embrace the lifestyle at Florence Gardens. Come visit today!

  10. 2024-04-26
    soldstatus $215,000
  11. 2024-04-25
    soldstatus $215,000 Closed 947-char remark
    Show marketing remark (947 chars)

    Multi-wide manufactured home located in Florence Gardens 55+ community where you own your land! Home provides an open-concept living space & is partially furnished. 3-beds, 2-baths & a separate den for your office space! The heart of the home, a sky-lit kitchen, showcases an island, walk-in pantry & all appliances. Master bedroom ensuite delights w/ wainscot walls, walk-in shower & extensive closet space. Step outside to enjoy the screened porch, perfect for morning or evening relaxation. Fruit trees to enjoy pink grapefruit, naval orange & Meyer lemons. Shed for your tools & workbench. Added perks include a newly installed AC unit (5/2023) & an option for an assumable mortgage w/attractive 2.75% interest rate, making this the ideal home for those seeking comfort, convenience, & community Florence Gardens has many amenities for your enjoyment, Pickle Ball, Shuffle Board, Clubhouse, Golf, and much more!

  12. 2024-04-08
    status Pending 947-char remark
    Show marketing remark (947 chars)

    Multi-wide manufactured home located in Florence Gardens 55+ community where you own your land! Home provides an open-concept living space & is partially furnished. 3-beds, 2-baths & a separate den for your office space! The heart of the home, a sky-lit kitchen, showcases an island, walk-in pantry & all appliances. Master bedroom ensuite delights w/ wainscot walls, walk-in shower & extensive closet space. Step outside to enjoy the screened porch, perfect for morning or evening relaxation. Fruit trees to enjoy pink grapefruit, naval orange & Meyer lemons. Shed for your tools & workbench. Added perks include a newly installed AC unit (5/2023) & an option for an assumable mortgage w/attractive 2.75% interest rate, making this the ideal home for those seeking comfort, convenience, & community Florence Gardens has many amenities for your enjoyment, Pickle Ball, Shuffle Board, Clubhouse, Golf, and much more!

  13. 2024-03-21
    historical Contract Contingent on Buyer Sale 947-char remark
    Show marketing remark (947 chars)

    Multi-wide manufactured home located in Florence Gardens 55+ community where you own your land! Home provides an open-concept living space & is partially furnished. 3-beds, 2-baths & a separate den for your office space! The heart of the home, a sky-lit kitchen, showcases an island, walk-in pantry & all appliances. Master bedroom ensuite delights w/ wainscot walls, walk-in shower & extensive closet space. Step outside to enjoy the screened porch, perfect for morning or evening relaxation. Fruit trees to enjoy pink grapefruit, naval orange & Meyer lemons. Shed for your tools & workbench. Added perks include a newly installed AC unit (5/2023) & an option for an assumable mortgage w/attractive 2.75% interest rate, making this the ideal home for those seeking comfort, convenience, & community Florence Gardens has many amenities for your enjoyment, Pickle Ball, Shuffle Board, Clubhouse, Golf, and much more!

  14. 2024-03-11
    listed $215,000 Active 947-char remark
    Show marketing remark (947 chars)

    Multi-wide manufactured home located in Florence Gardens 55+ community where you own your land! Home provides an open-concept living space & is partially furnished. 3-beds, 2-baths & a separate den for your office space! The heart of the home, a sky-lit kitchen, showcases an island, walk-in pantry & all appliances. Master bedroom ensuite delights w/ wainscot walls, walk-in shower & extensive closet space. Step outside to enjoy the screened porch, perfect for morning or evening relaxation. Fruit trees to enjoy pink grapefruit, naval orange & Meyer lemons. Shed for your tools & workbench. Added perks include a newly installed AC unit (5/2023) & an option for an assumable mortgage w/attractive 2.75% interest rate, making this the ideal home for those seeking comfort, convenience, & community Florence Gardens has many amenities for your enjoyment, Pickle Ball, Shuffle Board, Clubhouse, Golf, and much more!

  15. 2024-03-08
    historical
  16. 2024-02-23
    price $212,500
  17. 2024-02-15
    price $215,000
  18. 2024-02-12
    price $220,000
  19. 2024-02-08
    listed $230,000 Active
  20. 2020-02-06
    soldstatus $145,000 Closed
  21. 2020-02-06
    soldstatus $145,000
  22. 2020-01-22
    historical Under Contract Accepting Backups
  23. 2020-01-15
    price $148,000
  24. 2020-01-03
    listed $158,000 Active
  25. 2019-06-03
    soldstatus $138,000 Closed
  26. 2019-06-03
    soldstatus $138,000
  27. 2019-04-26
    historical Contract Contingent on Buyer Sale
  28. 2019-04-26
    status Pending
  29. 2019-03-25
    historical Under Contract Accepting Backups
  30. 2019-03-22
    status Active
  31. 2019-02-24
    historical
  32. 2019-02-21
    status Active
  33. 2019-02-15
    historical Under Contract Accepting Backups
  34. 2019-02-04
    price $144,900
  35. 2019-01-29
    status Active
  36. 2019-01-15
    status Pending
  37. 2018-11-16
    listed $149,900 Active
  38. 2018-10-11
    soldstatus $70,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast AZ · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$451 · $38/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,061 · $88/mo
Expected delta
+$610/yr (+$51/mo · 135.1%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone D · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 5/10 Major
  • 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 5 d/yr ≥112°F today · 13 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 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
$22,936
− Mortgage interest
−$9,007
− Property taxes
−$451
− Insurance
−$804
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,835
− Management
−$1,835
− HOA
−$600
− Depreciation
−$4,678
Taxable income
$3,726
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$894
After-tax cash flow
$5,251/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
Florence Unified School District (4437)
NCES district ID
0402920
Math proficiency
16% ▼ -11.00%
Reading proficiency
24% ▼ -7.00%
Median HH income
$54,426
Composite
18.31/100
National rank
#8950
State rank
#178 of 249 in AZ

Livability — Florence

Score
60/100
State rank
#187
US rank
#19483

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Florence, AZ
County
Pinal County · 399,947 people
City population
38,671
Metro
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Population (ZIP)
38,671
Household income
$79,000
Rent vs Own
13.6% rent · 86.4% own
Severe rent burden
102.0

Population outlook (Pinal County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
437,574 people
By 2030
446,903 · +2.1%
By 2040
452,589 · +3.4%
By 2050
444,126 · +1.5%
By 2075
430,300 · -1.7%
By 2100
393,536 · -10.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
Race & ethnicity
White 59% Hispanic / Latino 28% Two or more races 9% Black 7% Native American 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 23%
Common ancestry
Italian 5% Portuguese 2% Romanian 2%
Foreign-born
9% · Canada
Languages at home
79% English-only · Spanish 17% German/W. Germanic 1% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Pinal

2024 margin
Strong R (+22.1) · D 38.5% · R 60.6%
2008→2024 swing
-7.6pp toward R · 2008: -14.5pp · 2024: -22.1pp
All cycles
2024: R+22.1 2020: R+17.3 2016: R+19.3 2012: R+17.1 2008: R+14.5

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -12.75%
Current HPI
233.6644
Rent YoY
▲ 1.27%
Metro
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
State GDP YoY
▲ 4.54%
F500 in state
20

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AZ)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+129.7% since first listed
32 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-15 Price Changed $160,800 ARMLS
  • 2026-04-14 Price Changed $180,900 ARMLS
  • 2026-02-27 Listed $201,000 ARMLS
  • 2024-04-26 Sold (Public Records) $215,000 Public Records
  • 2024-04-25 Sold (MLS) $215,000 ARMLS
  • 2024-04-08 Pending ARMLS
  • 2024-03-21 Contingent ARMLS
  • 2024-03-11 Listed $215,000 ARMLS
  • 2024-03-08 Listing Removed ARMLS
  • 2024-02-23 Price Changed $212,500 ARMLS
  • 2024-02-15 Price Changed $215,000 ARMLS
  • 2024-02-12 Price Changed $220,000 ARMLS
  • 2024-02-08 Listed $230,000 ARMLS
  • 2020-02-06 Sold (Public Records) $145,000 Public Records
  • 2020-02-06 Sold (MLS) $145,000 ARMLS
  • 2020-01-22 Contingent ARMLS
  • 2020-01-15 Price Changed $148,000 ARMLS
  • 2020-01-03 Listed $158,000 ARMLS
  • 2019-06-03 Sold (Public Records) $138,000 Public Records
  • 2019-06-03 Sold (MLS) $138,000 ARMLS
  • 2019-04-26 Contingent ARMLS
  • 2019-04-26 Pending ARMLS
  • 2019-03-25 Contingent ARMLS
  • 2019-03-22 Relisted ARMLS
  • 2019-02-24 Listing Removed ARMLS
  • 2019-02-21 Relisted ARMLS
  • 2019-02-15 Contingent ARMLS
  • 2019-02-04 Price Changed $144,900 ARMLS
  • 2019-01-29 Relisted ARMLS
  • 2019-01-15 Pending ARMLS
  • 2018-11-16 Listed $149,900 ARMLS
  • 2018-10-11 Sold (Public Records) $70,000 Public Records

Property tax history

-1.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $451 · +2.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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