312 S Columbia Center Blvd. #40 Blvd #40 · Kennewick, WA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 4/10 · Minor
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $604 – $1,122
Heat risk 5/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 98°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 14 days/yr
Wind risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- —
Air-quality risk 8/10 · Major
- Unhealthy air days now
- 14 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 15 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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 +30.0/30.0
- 1% rule +10.0/10.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- Schools +4.6/10.0
- Livability +3.9/5.0
- Rent growth +3.3/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- ARV discount +0.0/15.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$127,900
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
MLS# 292023 Beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located in a pristine 55+community. This light-filled residence features abundant windows and multiple skylights, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere throughout. The home has been exceptionally well cared for and includes ceiling fans throughout, newer roof and updated skylights. The spacious kitchen and bathrooms showcase stylish tile backsplashes, while all appliances-including washer and dryer-are included for added connivence. The laundry room is equipped with a utility sink. The primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with double sinks and a garden tub in the en-suite bathroom. Outside, enjoy a covered carport with side-by-side parking, two expansive covered wood decks perfect for entertaining or relaxing, raised garden beds, and two storage sheds -one of which is ideal for use as a workshop or hobby space. This move-in-ready home offers comfort, functionality, and outdoor living at its best in a welcoming, well kept community.
Key facts
- Multiple skylights
- Abundant windows
- Newer roof
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $128k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $849 ($10k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $128k).
- Recommended offer: $124k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 14.3% vs local median 3.3% in Kennewick — 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 78/100 on livability (#131 in WA, #2,599 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, housing A+, health & safety A; Watch: amenities D+, crime F.
- Kennewick School District (urban): math 43% / reading 58% proficiency, ranked #141 of 291 in WA (top 48%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
- Zoned schools: Ridge View Elementary School (334 students, 38% FRL); Desert Hills Middle School (889 students, 29% FRL); Kamiakin High School (1,884 students, 43% FRL).
- Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.4%/yr); 292 active listings in the ZIP; 15 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 15d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 47% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,532 units permitted in Benton County in 2024 (389 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 40% of the median local income ($63k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $884 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Benton County population projected at +32% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.4% rent growth), your $36k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 31 days — a 3% lower offer ($124k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 2 sale attempts since 7y 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.
- Current owner paid $72k; list at $128k implies a 78% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→14/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 31 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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 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
- 1.63% ✓
- Cap rate
- 14.25%
- Cash-on-cash
- 28.43%
- DSCR
- 2.27
- GRM
- 5.1
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $90,000
- List price
- $127,900
- Delta
- 42.11%
- Verdict
- OVERPRICED
- Comps
- 19 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 S Columbia Center Blvd #69 | 0.07mi | 3/2.0 | 1,484 (-2%) | 9mo | $62,000 | $42 | 86 |
| 312 S Columbia Center Blvd. #95 Blvd #95 | 0.13mi | 3/2.0 | 1,440 (-5%) | 2mo | $34,250 | $24 | 84 |
| 312 S Columbia Center Blvd. #56 Blvd #56 | 0.04mi | 2/2.0 (-1) | 1,512 (0%) | 11mo | $118,500 | $78 | 84 |
| 312 S Columbia Center Blvd Unit 21 Blvd #21 | 0.05mi | 3/2.0 | 1,456 (-4%) | 11mo | $129,000 | $89 | 82 |
| 312 S Columbia Center Blvd. #72 Blvd #72 | 0.10mi | 2/2.0 (-1) | 1,456 (-4%) | 3mo | $43,000 | $30 | 82 |
| 312 S Columbia Center Blvd. #63 Blvd #63 | 0.05mi | 3/2.0 | 1,404 (-7%) | 6mo | $65,500 | $47 | 81 |
| 7901 W Clearwater Ave #108 | 0.17mi | 3/2.0 | 1,560 (+3%) | 8mo | $91,500 | $59 | 80 |
| 312 S Columbia Center Blvd #90 | 0.14mi | 3/2.0 | 1,620 (+7%) | 11mo | $110,000 | $68 | 72 |
| 312 S Columbia Center Blvd. #89 Blvd #89 | 0.13mi | 3/2.0 | 1,716 (+14%) | 3mo | $75,000 | $44 | 69 |
| 312 S Columbia Center Blvd #71 Blvd #71 | 0.09mi | 3/2.0 | 1,296 (-14%) | 7mo | $70,000 | $54 | 66 |
| 7901 W Clearwater Ave #154 Ave | 0.24mi | 3/2.0 | 1,296 (-14%) | 5mo | $90,000 | $69 | 61 |
| 7901 W Clearwater Ave #137 | 0.32mi | 3/2.0 | 1,296 (-14%) | 2mo | $102,500 | $79 | 60 |
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 · 3.39% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 23.1%
- Equity multiple
- 1.95×
- Total profit
- $34,114
- Equity at exit
- $19,070
- IRR
- 31.3%
- Equity multiple
- 3.86×
- Total profit
- $102,595
- Equity at exit
- $11,058
Cash invested: $35,812 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 28 Tenant-Leaning
- State Washington
- 28 Tenant-Leaning · D+8
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 99336
- Rents YoY
- 3.4%
- Active inventory
- 292
- Price-to-rent
- 5.1×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,082 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$671
- Tax from tax record
- −$72 /mo · $866/yr
- Insurance
- −$53
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$437
- Net cashflow
- $849
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $921 | -5% $885 | +0% $849 | +5% $812 | +10% $776 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $684 | -5% $766 | +0% $849 | +5% $931 | +10% $1,013 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $913 | -0.5pp $881 | base $849 | +0.5pp $815 | +1.0pp $782 |
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
- $31,975
- Closing costs
- $3,837
- 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?
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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 15 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7803 W Deschutes Ave Kennewick, WA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 925 | $2,010 | $2.17 | 15d | 13 | 0.32mi |
| 8180 W 4th Ave Kennewick, WA | 2.0–3.0 | 2.0 | 1202 | $2,299 | $1.91 | 15d | 4 | 0.33mi |
| 7960 W 10th Ave Kennewick, WA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 946 | $2,345 | $2.48 | 15d | 9 | 0.56mi |
| 7968 W 10th Ave Kennewick, WA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 951 | $2,200 | $2.31 | 15d | 10 | 0.58mi |
| 24 S Quay St Unit 3 Kennewick, WA | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1128 | $1,625 | $1.44 | 15d | 1 | 0.81mi |
| 8831 W Entiat Ave Kennewick, WA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1232 | $1,995 | $1.62 | 45d | 1 | 0.89mi |
| 725 N Center Pkwy Kennewick, WA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1086 | $2,195 | $2.02 | 15d | 9 | 0.94mi |
| 1080 N Montana St Kennewick, WA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1842 | $2,600 | $1.41 | 45d | 1 | 1.02mi |
| 867 S Zeelar St Kennewick, WA | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1968 | $2,495 | $1.27 | 45d | 1 | 1.26mi |
| 883 S Zeelar St Kennewick, WA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1735 | $2,395 | $1.38 | 45d | 1 | 1.26mi |
| 33 N Jefferson Pl Unit 110 Kennewick, WA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1536 | $1,950 | $1.27 | 45d | 1 | 1.32mi |
| 5702 W Kennewick Pl #110 Kennewick, WA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1435 | $1,695 | $1.18 | 15d | 1 | 1.38mi |
| 100 N Irving Pl Kennewick, WA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–1.5 | 939 | $1,750 | $1.86 | 15d | 11 | 1.44mi |
| 100 N Irving Pl Unit K101 Kennewick, WA | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1120 | $1,700 | $1.52 | 46d | 1 | 1.45mi |
| 100 N Irving Pl Unit H101 Kennewick, WA | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1120 | $1,699 | $1.52 | 46d | 1 | 1.45mi |
Listing history 4 events
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2026-05-12status Pending 1014-char remark
Show marketing remark (1014 chars)
MLS# 292023 Beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located in a pristine 55+community. This light-filled residence features abundant windows and multiple skylights, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere throughout. The home has been exceptionally well cared for and includes ceiling fans throughout, newer roof and updated skylights. The spacious kitchen and bathrooms showcase stylish tile backsplashes, while all appliances-including washer and dryer-are included for added connivence. The laundry room is equipped with a utility sink. The primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with double sinks and a garden tub in the en-suite bathroom. Outside, enjoy a covered carport with side-by-side parking, two expansive covered wood decks perfect for entertaining or relaxing, raised garden beds, and two storage sheds -one of which is ideal for use as a workshop or hobby space. This move-in-ready home offers comfort, functionality, and outdoor living at its best in a welcoming, well kept community.
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2026-04-11$127,900 Active 1014-char remark
Show marketing remark (1014 chars)
MLS# 292023 Beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located in a pristine 55+community. This light-filled residence features abundant windows and multiple skylights, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere throughout. The home has been exceptionally well cared for and includes ceiling fans throughout, newer roof and updated skylights. The spacious kitchen and bathrooms showcase stylish tile backsplashes, while all appliances-including washer and dryer-are included for added connivence. The laundry room is equipped with a utility sink. The primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with double sinks and a garden tub in the en-suite bathroom. Outside, enjoy a covered carport with side-by-side parking, two expansive covered wood decks perfect for entertaining or relaxing, raised garden beds, and two storage sheds -one of which is ideal for use as a workshop or hobby space. This move-in-ready home offers comfort, functionality, and outdoor living at its best in a welcoming, well kept community.
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2019-04-15soldstatus $72,000
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2019-03-05$79,900
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast WA · Resets to sale price
- Current annual tax
- $866 · $72/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $1,253 · $104/mo
- Expected delta
- +$387/yr (+$32/mo · 44.7%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
- Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 1/10 Low
- Air quality 8/10 Severe 14 unhealthy d/yr today · 15 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
- $24,983
- − Mortgage interest
- −$7,164
- − Property taxes
- −$866
- − Insurance
- −$640
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,999
- − Management
- −$1,999
- − Depreciation
- −$3,721
- Taxable income
- $8,595
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$2,063
- After-tax cash flow
- $8,119/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
- Kennewick School District
- NCES district ID
- 5303930
- Math proficiency
- 43% ▼ -1.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 58% ▬ 0.00%
- Median HH income
- $54,191
- Composite
- 45.56/100
- National rank
- #5667
- State rank
- #141 of 291 in WA
Livability — Kennewick
- Score
- 78/100
- State rank
- #131
- US rank
- #2599
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Kennewick, WA
- County
- Benton County · 186,895 people
- City population
- 104,655
- Metro
- Kennewick-Richland, WA
- Population (ZIP)
- 50,735
- Household income
- $62,527
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 2605.0
Population outlook (Benton County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 219,421 people
- By 2030
- 233,813 · +6.6%
- By 2040
- 262,134 · +19.5%
- By 2050
- 290,100 · +32.2%
- By 2075
- 363,525 · +65.7%
- By 2100
- 418,667 · +90.8%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 55% Hispanic / Latino 37% Two or more races 15% Black 3% Asian 2% Native American 1%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 31% Cuban 2%
- Common ancestry
- Portuguese 4% Slovak 3% Romanian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 16% · Canada, Jamaica
- Languages at home
- 68% English-only · Spanish 29% Arabic 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Benton
- 2024 margin
- Strong R (+21.9) · D 37.7% · R 59.6% · Other 2.7%
- 2008→2024 swing
- +4.2pp toward D · 2008: -26.1pp · 2024: -21.9pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+21.9 2020: R+21.0 2016: R+26.6 2012: R+27.0 2008: R+26.1
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -408.26%
- Current HPI
- 256.1143
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 3.39%
- Metro
- Kennewick-Richland, WA
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 4.65%
- F500 in state
- 22
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in WA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
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| Retail | 2 | $269B |
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| Technology / Retail | 1 | $638B |
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| Technology | 1 | $245B |
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| Telecommunications | 1 | $38B |
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| Food / Beverage | 1 | $36B |
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| Automotive / Trucks | 1 | $34B |
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Price history
+60.1% since first listed4 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-12 Pending — PACMLS
- 2026-04-11 Listed $127,900 PACMLS
- 2019-04-15 Sold (MLS) $72,000 PACMLS
- 2019-03-05 Listed $79,900 PACMLS
Property tax history
+4.6%/yrLatest (2026): $866 · -5.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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