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3441 Altos Ave Fourplex
D Composite 40.42
Why this score? — see what drove the D 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 +19.0/30.0
  • DSCR +6.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +4.5/10.0
  • Livability +3.6/5.0
  • Schools +3.1/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +1.8/5.0
  • ARV discount +0.0/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$599,000

3441 Altos Ave · Sacramento, CA 95838
4 bd · 4.0 ba · 1,980 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 90 Days on market
Built 1973 6,970 sqft lot $303/sqft · 23% above area Est $492k · 22% over

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

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 4 units. estimate disagrees with records

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Listing remarks

* * * 3441 Altos Ave must be purchased with 3445 Altos Avenue & 3836 43rd Avenue, This is a portfolio sale of three separate 4plexes that must be purchased together as a package * * * Colliers is pleased to present an attractive multifamily value-add opportunity in the Sacramento region: 3441-3445 Altos Avenue and 3836 43rd Avenue. This portfolio features three well-located, income-producing 4-plex properties totaling 12 units, 3445 Altos Avenue comprises two identical 4-plex buildings constructed in 1973, each approximately 2,000 square feet on individual 0.16-acre parcels. The combined unit mix consists of eight 1-bedroom/1-bath units. Currently operating at approximately 20%

Key facts

  • Multiple parks
  • Local restaurants
  • 6,970 sq ft lot

Tags

GATED COMMUNITY SETTINGWALKING AND BIKING TRAILSMULTIPLE PARKSLOCAL RESTAURANTSEXCELLENT CONNECTIVITY

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 4 × 1-bed/1-bath units multifamily listed at $599k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $624 ($7k/yr) — positive. Per door: $156/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $569k (4.9% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $563k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.5% vs local median 3.0% in Sacramento — 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 71/100 on livability (#218 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, housing A; Watch: schools D+, crime F, cost of living F.
  • Twin Rivers Unified (suburban): math 29% / reading 37% proficiency, ranked #970 of 1,400 in CA (top 69%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 76% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-2.7%/yr); 164 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 3d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 6,825 units permitted in Sacramento County in 2024 (1,752 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $5,694/mo this rent would consume 100% of the median local household income ($68k/yr) (locally 1834% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $4k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $18k 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.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 90 days — a 6% lower offer ($563k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • Current owner paid $365k; list at $599k implies a 64% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $563,060 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 90 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  4. Built in 1973 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  7. 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?
  8. 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?
  9. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
0.95%
Cap rate
7.54%
Cash-on-cash
4.47%
DSCR
1.20
GRM
8.8

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$491,716
List price
$599,000
Delta
21.82%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
680 Ford Rd 0.15mi 4/1.0 2,028 (+2%) 12mo $470,000 $232 67
3305 - 3307 Altos Ave 0.22mi 4/2.0 1,800 (-9%) 19mo $375,000 $208 51
3309 - 3311 Altos Ave 0.21mi 4/1.0 1,800 (-9%) 18mo $380,000 $211 49
757 - 761 Carroll Ave 0.22mi 4/2.0 1,800 (-9%) 24mo $382,000 $212 47
1100 Roanoke Ave 0.49mi 5/4.0 (+1) 2,100 (+6%) 23mo $575,000 $274 43

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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-12.6%
Equity multiple
0.56×
Total profit
$-74,073
Equity at exit
$89,313
10-year hold
IRR
-8.6%
Equity multiple
0.53×
Total profit
$-78,114
Equity at exit
$51,791

Cash invested: $167,720 (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 95838

Rents YoY
-2.7%
Active inventory
164
Price-to-rent
35.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$5,694 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$3,141
Tax from tax record
$483 /mo · $5,799/yr
Insurance
$250
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,196
Net cashflow
$624

Break-even live

Break-even rent $4,904
Max offer price $599,000
Occupancy floor 84%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $963 -5% $794 +0% $624 +5% $455 +10% $285
Rent -10% $174 -5% $399 +0% $624 +5% $849 +10% $1,074
Rate -1.0pp $926 -0.5pp $777 base $624 +0.5pp $469 +1.0pp $311

4-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (4 units) $5,694

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
$149,750
Closing costs
$17,970
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
3231 Del Mar Way Sacramento, CA 3.0 1.0 1380 $2,095 $1.52 17d 1 0.72mi
917 Blaine Ave Sacramento, CA 4.0 2.0 1558 $3,000 $1.93 0d 1 1.05mi
2680 Grove Ave Unit NA Sacramento, CA 3.0 1.0 1360 $2,500 $1.84 3d 1 1.11mi
2680 Grove Ave Sacramento, CA 3.0 1.0 1360 $2,700 $1.99 3d 1 1.11mi
1013 Santiago Ave Sacramento, CA 3.0 2.0 1300 $2,148 $1.65 3d 1 1.26mi
3226 Pilgrim Ct Sacramento, CA 3.0 1.0 1300 $2,700 $2.08 0d 1 1.26mi
2472 Ben Ali Way Sacramento, CA 3.0 2.5 1318 $3,450 $2.62 3d 1 1.35mi
4426 Dry Creek Rd Sacramento, CA 3.0 2.5 1408 $2,700 $1.92 0d 1 1.41mi
581 Summer Garden Way Sacramento, CA 4.0 2.0 1500 $2,800 $1.87 3d 1 1.43mi

Listing history 10 events

  1. 2026-06-09
    days on market $599,000 Active 90 DOM
  2. 2026-06-08
    days on market $599,000 Active 89 DOM
  3. 2026-06-07
    days on market $599,000 Active 88 DOM
  4. 2026-06-03
    days on market $599,000 Active 84 DOM
  5. 2026-06-02
    days on market $599,000 Active 83 DOM
  6. 2026-06-01
    days on market $599,000 Active 82 DOM
  7. 2026-05-31
    days on market $599,000 Active 81 DOM
  8. 2018-10-31
    soldstatus $365,000
  9. 2014-02-28
    soldstatus $180,000
  10. 2009-08-20
    soldstatus $110,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast CA · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$5,799 · $483/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$5,799 · $483/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

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

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 6/10 Major FEMA zone X · 27% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥102°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 10/10 Extreme 33 unhealthy d/yr today · 38 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$68,328
− Mortgage interest
−$33,553
− Property taxes
−$5,799
− Insurance
−$2,995
− Repairs & maintenance
−$5,466
− Management
−$5,466
− Depreciation
−$17,425
Taxable loss
−$2,378
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$571
After-tax cash flow
$8,061/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
Twin Rivers Unified
NCES district ID
0601332
Math proficiency
29% ▲ 2.00%
Reading proficiency
37% ▲ 2.00%
Median HH income
$42,481
Composite
30.67/100
National rank
#11437
State rank
#970 of 1400 in CA

Livability — Sacramento

Score
71/100
State rank
#218
US rank
#6957

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Sacramento, CA
County
Sacramento County · 1,539,646 people
City population
761,410
Metro
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
Population (ZIP)
40,677
Household income
$68,349
Rent vs Own
43.8% rent · 56.2% own
Severe rent burden
1834.0

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
Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.77)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 37% White 21% Asian 18% Two or more races 15% Black 13% Pacific Islander 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 33%
Common ancestry
Scotch-Irish 2% Subsaharan African 1% Scottish 1%
Foreign-born
25% · Canada, Vietnam, China
Languages at home
55% English-only · Spanish 22% Other Asian/Pacific 10% Other Indo-European 5%

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

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -391.80%
Current HPI
415.1804
Rent YoY
▼ -2.74%
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

Price history

+231.8% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2018-10-31 Sold (Public Records) $365,000 Public Records
  • 2014-02-28 Sold (Public Records) $180,000 Public Records
  • 2009-08-20 Sold (Public Records) $110,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+9.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $5,799 · +3.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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