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Lower Lake real estate

Lower Lake

Lower Lake, Lake County · Clearlake, CA

Median Home Value

$368,200

-4.1%

Est. Cap Rate

2.1%

Based on rent yield × 65%

Vacancy Rate

18.2%

37% owner-occupied

Population

598

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Investment Score — Lower Lake

Composite score based on cap rate, rent yield, affordability, occupancy, and appreciation

Cap Rate2.1%
Rent Yield3.3%
Affordability$368,200
Occupancy81.8%
Appreciation-4.1%

Lower Lake Investment Analysis

Lower Lake is a smaller market (598 residents) with median values at $368,200. The 2.1% cap rate positions Lower Lake as a premium appreciation market where equity growth drives returns. A modest 4.1% year-over-year decline suggests the market is cooling — favorable for buyers negotiating from strength. With 63% of the population renting at a median of $1,011/month, Lower Lake has exceptionally strong rental demand — a key indicator for DSCR loan qualification.

Market Profile
Avg: 30/100
Cash Flow2.1% cap
Appreciation-4.1% YoY
Affordability$368K
Occupancy81.8% occ.
Rent Yield3.3%
Employment100.0%
Price vs. Rent Analysis
Price-to-Rent Ratio30.3x
Cash FlowBalancedAppreciation

Appreciation-driven market — growth potential offsets thinner cash flow

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI

$368,200
Median Monthly Rent

Zillow ZORI

$1,011
Annual Rent
$12,132
Gross Rent Yield

Annual rent ÷ home value

3.3%

Market Details

Housing Stock

428 units

Single-family: 221

Multifamily: 38 (8.9%)

Investment Metrics

Gross Yield 3.3%

Cap Rate 2.1%

Price-to-Rent 30.3 (Favors renting)

Home Value Trends

1-Year Appreciation -4.1%

3-Year Appreciation -9.3%

5-Year Appreciation -1.5%

Rental Market

$1,011/mo

Renter population: 63.1%

Lending Status

Not Available

$150K – $10M · Business purpose

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis

Community Snapshot
Population598

224/sq mi

Employment100.0%

8.3% unemployment

Occupancy81.8%

63.1% renters

College Educated27.8%
Median Age: 54.2428 Housing UnitsMedian Built: 1992
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Property Details

$368,200
$100K$2M
25% ($92,050)
15%50%
7.50%
6%10%
$1,011

Investment Projection

Monthly Cash Flow

-$1,380

Cash-on-Cash

-18.0%

DSCR Ratio

0.52

Annual Cash Flow

-$16,562

Monthly P&I: $1,931 | Est. Expenses: $460

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