0out of 100
Good Deal

1354 Carpenteria Avenue, Thermal, CA 92274, USA

Score Breakdown
Value37/40
Cash Flow19/35
Location18/25
$
$200,000
%
$40,000 cash at risk up front
74
1354 Carpenteria Avenue, Thermal, CA 92274, USA
3 bd2 ba1,100 sqft

Good Deal

74/100

This is a solid deal — priced below the local market and positive monthly cash flow. Watch that the rental yield is thin.

Highlights
  • 24% below area price per sqft
  • $106/mo positive cash flow
  • Strong neighborhood (74/100)
Watch-outs
  • Cap rate only 4.95%
  • No equity after repairs

Price vs. Market

Good
Your offer
$182/sqft
Area avg
$241/sqft
24% below market average
You save ~$64,900 vs buying at market rate
Your offer
$200,000
At market rate
$265,100

ARV Assessment

Needs WorkAI Estimate
ARV Low
$247k
Est. ARV
$278k
ARV High
$314k
Total Investment
$550k
Est. ARV
$278k
Rehab Cost
$350k
Potential Equity
$-272k
Comparable Reasoning

Based on 6 recent sales within 0.5 miles, comparable townhome homes of similar size traded between $247k and $314k. The subject's 1,100 sqft and 3bd/2ba layout supports a midpoint estimate of $278k.

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Condition Assessment

Property presents in turnkey condition. Estimated rehab of $350k covers minor refresh and make-ready.

Methodology

Sales-comparison approach weighted by recency, proximity, and price-per-sqft, adjusted for condition and lot. Confidence: high.

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Rental Income

FairAI Estimate
Rent Low
$1,380
Est. Rent/mo
$1,500
Rent High
$1,650
Monthly Rent
$1,500
Annual Rent
$18k
Rental Yield
9.0%
Cap Rate
5.0%
Market Assessment

The Salton City rental market shows strong demand. Median area rent is $903/mo with a 18% vacancy rate.

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Comparable Reasoning

Comparable 3bd units nearby rent for $1,380–$1,650. At $1,500/mo the gross yield is 9% of the purchase price.

Methodology

Rent estimated from active and leased comps adjusted for size, condition, and submarket trends.

Rental analysis — see the full analysis on Offa

Financing Calculator

FairLive rate · Freddie Mac
Using the current 6.71% 30-yr fixed national average (as of 2026-09-03). Adjust below to match your quote.
Price
$200,000
Loan
$160,000
$40,000
%
%
↓ Monthly Costs
↑ Income Potential
Principal + Interest$1,034/mo
Estimated Rent$1,500/mo
Taxes + Insurance$360/mo
Cash-on-Cash Return0.33%
Total Payment
$1,394/mo
Monthly Cash Flow
+$106/mo
Positive cash flow: $106/mo

Neighborhood Profile

Needs WorkLive Data
ETier
Developing Neighborhood26/100
Composite socioeconomic score
Median Income
$36k
Median Home
$140k
Median Rent
$903/mo
Homeownership
75.07%
Vacancy
17.55%
Population
17,909
Score Breakdown
Income & Wealth
19
Housing Market
36
Education
5
Employment
10
Stability
64
Infrastructure
49
Neighborhood data — see the full analysis on Offa

City Population

GoodLive Data
Salton City, CA
10-year population trend
+61.5% / decade
City Population
6,244
Density / sq mi
1,956
Area (sq mi)
251
Within 1 Mile
11,000
1-Mile Density
3,503
Trend Years
2014–2023

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