Fourplex
3935 E Cesar E Chavez · East Los Angeles, CA
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Why this score? — see what drove the C- 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 +25.0/30.0
- DSCR +8.2/10.0
- 1% rule +6.5/10.0
- Schools +3.6/10.0
- ARV discount +3.2/15.0
- Livability +3.0/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Rent growth +1.7/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$699,999
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Multi-family units
County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 4 units. confirmed
Listing remarks MLS
Fantastic Investment Opportunity – Mixed-Use Property with Multiple Income Streams - LCC3 Zoning Great opportunity for investors or an owner-operator. This mixed-use property is currently configured as four units and offers strong income potential with room to grow. Property Features: • Renovated Upstairs Unit: 3 bed / 1 bath, recently updated, renting for $3,000/month. • Established Hair Salon: Long-term commercial tenant providing steady rental income. • 1-Bedroom Unit: Owner-occupied and will be delivered vacant at closing. • Studio Apartment: Cozy studio offering additional rental options. Expansion Potential: Large lot with potential for additional units, ADU, or JADU (buyer to verify). A solid investment with multiple income sources and future upside. Don’t miss this opportunity! Buyer to verify all square footage, unit count, and permits.
Key facts
- Expansion potential
- Lcc3 zoning
- 3,272 sq ft lot
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 1×3bd/1ba + 1×1bd/1ba + 2×?bd/1ba units multifamily listed at $700k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($18k/yr) — positive. Per door: $383/mo.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($8k rent vs $700k).
- Recommended offer: $616k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 8.9% vs local median 3.7% in East Los Angeles — 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 (#594 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, schools B+; Watch: employment C-, health & safety D, crime F.
- Los Angeles Unified (urban): math 29% / reading 54% proficiency, ranked #223 of 517 in CA (top 43%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 67% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Market conditions: Rents falling (-3.3%/yr); 80 active listings in the ZIP; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $8,061/mo this rent would consume 133% of the median local household income ($73k/yr) (locally 1857% 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 $5k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $21k 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.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 145 days — a 12% lower offer ($616k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 17 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
- Watch-outs: built in 1930 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 145 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
- What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
- Built in 1930 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.15% ✓
- Cap rate
- 8.92%
- Cash-on-cash
- 9.37%
- DSCR
- 1.42
- GRM
- 7.2
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $639,581
- List price
- $699,999
- Delta
- 9.45%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -5.6%
- Equity multiple
- 0.80×
- Total profit
- $-39,444
- Equity at exit
- $104,372
- IRR
- 0.0%
- Equity multiple
- 1.00×
- Total profit
- $383
- Equity at exit
- $60,523
Cash invested: $196,000 (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
ZIP-level market 90063
- Rents YoY
- -3.3%
- Active inventory
- 80
- Price-to-rent
- 24.9×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $8,061 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$3,671
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$875 /mo · $10,500/yr
- Insurance
- −$292
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$1,693
- Net cashflow
- $1,531
Break-even live
4-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1× unit | 3 | 1 | $2,343 |
| 1× unit | 1 | 1 | $1,964 |
| 2× units | 0 | 1 | $3,754 |
| #3 | 0 | 1 | $1,877 |
| #4 | 0 | 1 | $1,877 |
| Total (4 units) | $8,061 | ||
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
- $175,000
- Closing costs
- $21,000
- Reserves months
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
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- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Listing history 48 events
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2026-06-18days on market $699,999 Active 145 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $699,999 Active 144 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $699,999 Active 143 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $699,999 Active 142 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $699,999 Active 140 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $699,999 Active 136 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $699,999 Active 135 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $699,999 Active 134 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $699,999 Active 131 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $699,999 Active 130 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $699,999 Active 129 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $699,999 Active 128 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $699,999 Active 127 DOM
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2026-04-01status Active 893-char remark
Show marketing remark (893 chars)
Fantastic Investment Opportunity – Mixed-Use Property with Multiple Income Streams - LCC3 Zoning Great opportunity for investors or an owner-operator. This mixed-use property is currently configured as four units and offers strong income potential with room to grow. Property Features: • Renovated Upstairs Unit: 3 bed / 1 bath, recently updated, renting for $3,000/month. • Established Hair Salon: Long-term commercial tenant providing steady rental income. • 1-Bedroom Unit: Owner-occupied and will be delivered vacant at closing. • Studio Apartment: Cozy studio offering additional rental options. Expansion Potential: Large lot with potential for additional units, ADU, or JADU (buyer to verify). A solid investment with multiple income sources and future upside. Don’t miss this opportunity! Buyer to verify all square footage, unit count, and permits.
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2026-03-06status Active 893-char remark
Show marketing remark (893 chars)
Fantastic Investment Opportunity – Mixed-Use Property with Multiple Income Streams - LCC3 Zoning Great opportunity for investors or an owner-operator. This mixed-use property is currently configured as four units and offers strong income potential with room to grow. Property Features: • Renovated Upstairs Unit: 3 bed / 1 bath, recently updated, renting for $3,000/month. • Established Hair Salon: Long-term commercial tenant providing steady rental income. • 1-Bedroom Unit: Owner-occupied and will be delivered vacant at closing. • Studio Apartment: Cozy studio offering additional rental options. Expansion Potential: Large lot with potential for additional units, ADU, or JADU (buyer to verify). A solid investment with multiple income sources and future upside. Don’t miss this opportunity! Buyer to verify all square footage, unit count, and permits.
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2026-02-19status Pending Sale 893-char remark
Show marketing remark (893 chars)
Fantastic Investment Opportunity – Mixed-Use Property with Multiple Income Streams - LCC3 Zoning Great opportunity for investors or an owner-operator. This mixed-use property is currently configured as four units and offers strong income potential with room to grow. Property Features: • Renovated Upstairs Unit: 3 bed / 1 bath, recently updated, renting for $3,000/month. • Established Hair Salon: Long-term commercial tenant providing steady rental income. • 1-Bedroom Unit: Owner-occupied and will be delivered vacant at closing. • Studio Apartment: Cozy studio offering additional rental options. Expansion Potential: Large lot with potential for additional units, ADU, or JADU (buyer to verify). A solid investment with multiple income sources and future upside. Don’t miss this opportunity! Buyer to verify all square footage, unit count, and permits.
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2025-12-30$699,999 Active 893-char remark
Show marketing remark (893 chars)
Fantastic Investment Opportunity – Mixed-Use Property with Multiple Income Streams - LCC3 Zoning Great opportunity for investors or an owner-operator. This mixed-use property is currently configured as four units and offers strong income potential with room to grow. Property Features: • Renovated Upstairs Unit: 3 bed / 1 bath, recently updated, renting for $3,000/month. • Established Hair Salon: Long-term commercial tenant providing steady rental income. • 1-Bedroom Unit: Owner-occupied and will be delivered vacant at closing. • Studio Apartment: Cozy studio offering additional rental options. Expansion Potential: Large lot with potential for additional units, ADU, or JADU (buyer to verify). A solid investment with multiple income sources and future upside. Don’t miss this opportunity! Buyer to verify all square footage, unit count, and permits.
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2025-12-15historical
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2025-11-30status Active
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2025-11-29price $738,000
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2025-11-20status Active
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2025-10-25status Active
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2025-06-23$739,000 Active
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2025-05-31historical
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2025-05-04status Active
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2025-05-04price $820,000
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2025-02-01status Active
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2024-09-24status Active
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2024-08-02status Active
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2024-06-28price $825,000
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2024-05-15$999,000 Active
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2024-03-27historical $3,000
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2024-02-19price $3,000
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2024-02-05price $3,200
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2023-12-19price $3,500
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2023-12-06$3,800
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2022-06-06historical
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2022-05-04price $695,000
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2022-03-11$800,000 Active
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2020-07-28historical
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2020-02-25price $535,000
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2020-01-27$575,000 Active
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2014-12-14historical
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2014-10-28price $349,000
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2014-08-19status Active
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2014-08-08status Backup Offers Accepted
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2014-02-11price $379,000
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2013-06-14$395,000 Active
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $96,732
- − Mortgage interest
- −$39,211
- − Property taxes
- −$10,500
- − Insurance
- −$3,500
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$7,739
- − Management
- −$7,739
- − Depreciation
- −$20,364
- Taxable income
- $7,680
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$1,843
- After-tax cash flow
- $16,525/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
- Los Angeles Unified
- NCES district ID
- 0622710
- Math proficiency
- 29% ▼ -4.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 54% ▲ 10.00%
- Median HH income
- $50,403
- Composite
- 35.67/100
- National rank
- #4875
- State rank
- #223 of 517 in CA
Livability — East Los Angeles
- Score
- 60/100
- State rank
- #594
- US rank
- #19237
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- East Los Angeles, CA
- County
- Los Angeles County · 9,444,647 people
- City population
- 108,740
- Metro
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Population (ZIP)
- 48,397
- Household income
- $72,942
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 1857.0
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 (94%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Hispanic / Latino 94% Two or more races 13% White 3% Native American 2% Asian 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 84%
- Foreign-born
- 40% · Canada, China
- Languages at home
- 17% English-only · Spanish 81%
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
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -841.41%
- Current HPI
- 476.1519
- Rent YoY
- ▼ -3.30%
- 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 |
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| Technology | 27 | $1,492B |
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| Financial Services | 3 | $174B |
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| Retail | 3 | $44B |
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| Insurance | 3 | $26B |
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| Media / Entertainment | 2 | $115B |
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| Pharmaceuticals / Biotech | 2 | $62B |
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Price history
+77.2% since first listed35 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-01 Relisted — CRMLS
- 2026-03-06 Relisted — CRMLS
- 2026-02-19 Pending — CRMLS
- 2025-12-30 Listed $699,999 CRMLS
- 2025-12-15 Listing Removed — CRMLS
- 2025-11-30 Relisted — CRMLS
- 2025-11-29 Price Changed $738,000 CRMLS
- 2025-11-20 Relisted — CRMLS
- 2025-10-25 Relisted — CRMLS
- 2025-06-23 Listed $739,000 CRMLS
- 2025-05-31 Listing Removed — CRMLS
- 2025-05-04 Relisted — CRMLS
- 2025-05-04 Price Changed $820,000 CRMLS
- 2025-02-01 Relisted — CRMLS
- 2024-09-24 Relisted — CRMLS
- 2024-08-02 Relisted — CRMLS
- 2024-06-28 Price Changed $825,000 CRMLS
- 2024-05-15 Listed $999,000 CRMLS
- 2024-03-27 Rental Removed $3,000 SDMLS
- 2024-02-19 Price Changed $3,000 SDMLS
- 2024-02-05 Price Changed $3,200 SDMLS
- 2023-12-19 Price Changed $3,500 SDMLS
- 2023-12-06 Listed for Rent $3,800 SDMLS
- 2022-06-06 Listing Removed — CRMLS
- 2022-05-04 Price Changed $695,000 CRMLS
- 2022-03-11 Listed $800,000 CRMLS
- 2020-07-28 Listing Removed — CRMLS
- 2020-02-25 Price Changed $535,000 CRMLS
- 2020-01-27 Listed $575,000 CRMLS
- 2014-12-14 Listing Removed — CRMLS
- 2014-10-28 Price Changed $349,000 CRMLS
- 2014-08-19 Relisted — CRMLS
- 2014-08-08 Pending — CRMLS
- 2014-02-11 Price Changed $379,000 CRMLS
- 2013-06-14 Listed $395,000 CRMLS
Cash-flow waterfall
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