1108 Garfield Ave · Trinidad, CO 81082

$60,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 702 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 28 Days on market

Built 1910 5,227 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
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +9.6/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Livability +2.9/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.4/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Ranch style home with approximately 702 sq. feet. Great View of Fishers Peak, Detached garage/workshop. There is definitely potential on this one. Come take a look, Call me today.

Key facts

• 5,227 sq ft lot
• 2 garage spots
• Built 1910

Tags

• GREAT VIEW OF FISHERS PEAK
• DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: 2-car garage; Off-street parking
• Utilities: Public water
• Home design: Single-family residence; One level
• Construction: Frame and stucco construction; Composition roof
• Exterior features: Covered patio/porch; Outbuilding; Has a view; Paved road access

Interior

• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating
• Interior features: 5 total rooms; Has heating

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $60k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $339 ($4k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($875 rent vs $60k).
• Recommended offer: $59k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 13.1% vs local median 3.0% in Trinidad — 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 (#303 in CO) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, health & safety A+, housing A; Watch: schools F, crime F, amenities F.
• Trinidad School District 1 In The County Of Las Animas And (town): math 6% / reading 27% proficiency, ranked #82 of 86 in CO (top 95%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
• Market conditions: 262 active listings in the ZIP; 43 units permitted in Las Animas County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $415 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Las Animas County population projected at -40% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $17k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 28 days — a 2% lower offer ($59k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1910 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wildfire risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $59,100 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1910 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. 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?
4. 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?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 1.46% ✓
• Cap rate: 13.07%
• Cash-on-cash: 24.21%
• DSCR: 2.08
• GRM: 5.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $171,990
• Comps found: 2

Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
1306 Garfield Ave	0.13mi	2/1.0	792 (+13%)	13mo	$170,000	$215	62
716 W Adams	0.39mi	2/1.0	756 (+8%)	15mo	$185,000	$245	57

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: 17.4%
• Equity multiple: 1.70×
• Total profit: $11,836
• Equity at exit: $8,946

10-year hold

• IRR: 25.9%
• Equity multiple: 3.26×
• Total profit: $37,996
• Equity at exit: $5,188

Cash invested: $16,800 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 38 Tenant-Leaning
• State Colorado: 38 Tenant-Leaning · D+4
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

2023 reforms: 10-day cure, mandated notice, source-of-income protected. Courts backlogged in Denver.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 81082

• Home prices YoY: -21.1%
• Active inventory: 262
• Price-to-rent: 5.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $875 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$315
• Tax from tax record: −$12 /mo · $149/yr
• Insurance: −$25
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$184
• Net cashflow: $339

Break-even live

Break-even rent $446

Max offer price $60,000

Occupancy floor 56%

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: $15,000
• Closing costs: $1,800
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 15 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $60,000 Active 28 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $60,000 Active 27 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $60,000 Active 26 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $60,000 Active 25 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $60,000 Active 23 DOM
6. 2026-06-12
   days on market $60,000 Active 22 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $60,000 Active 19 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $60,000 Active 18 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $60,000 Active 17 DOM
10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $60,000 Active 13 DOM
11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $60,000 Active 12 DOM
12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $60,000 Active 11 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $60,000 Active 10 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $60,000 Active 9 DOM
15. 2026-05-15
    listed $60,000 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 CO · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $149 · $12/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $330 · $28/mo
• Expected delta: +$181/yr (+$15/mo · 121.4%)

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 21% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 6/10 Major
• 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 8 d/yr ≥89°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $10,495
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,361
• − Property taxes: −$149
• − Insurance: −$300
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$840
• − Management: −$840
• − Depreciation: −$1,745
• Taxable income: $3,261
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$783
• After-tax cash flow: $3,284/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: Trinidad School District 1 In The County Of Las Animas And
• NCES district ID: 0806960
• Math proficiency: 6% ▼ -9.00%
• Reading proficiency: 27% ▼ -3.00%
• Median HH income: $37,538
• Composite: 13.74/100
• National rank: #9493
• State rank: #82 of 86 in CO

Livability — Trinidad

• Score: 58/100
• State rank: #303
• US rank: #21409

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Trinidad, CO
• Population (ZIP): 11,750

Population outlook (Las Animas County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 12,072 people
• By 2030: 10,972 · -9.1%
• By 2040: 8,825 · -26.9%
• By 2050: 7,245 · -40.0%
• By 2075: 5,139 · -57.4%
• By 2100: 3,922 · -67.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.55)
• Race & ethnicity: White 53% Hispanic / Latino 41% Two or more races 18% Native American 4% Asian 1% Black 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 20%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 3% Lithuanian 3% Slovak 2%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 90% English-only · Spanish 8% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Las Animas

• 2024 margin: R (+13.5) · D 42.0% · R 55.5% · Other 2.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -20.5pp toward R · 2008: 7.0pp · 2024: -13.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+13.5 2020: R+9.9 2016: R+15.6 2012: D+2.7 2008: D+7.0

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -69.04%
• Current HPI: 258.5479
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.95%
• F500 in state: 14

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CO)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Technology Distribution	1	$31B
▸Food / Agriculture	1	$18B
▸Packaging	1	$14B
▸Healthcare	1	$13B
▸Energy	1	$10B
▸Technology	1	$4B

Price history

1 event — show timeline

• 2026-05-15 Listed $60,000 SPMLS

Property tax history

+3.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $149 · +457.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.