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$785,000

For Sale - Active
8749 Cottonwood Ave, Santee, CA 92071
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Square Feet
0.27 Acres Lot
Built in 1950
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 4 days ago
Updated: Oct 18, 2025 at 10:08AM

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that property taxes are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,231
Cap Rate
3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.67
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-3.9%

Property Description


0.27 Acres Lot
Built in 1950
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Welcome to this great Santee home on this amazing lot! Centrally located with quick and easy access to the 52 FWY, this home is steps to shopping, dining, and more. Inside offers 3 bedrooms, living room, dining area, breakfast nook (or extra large kitchen, depending on how you want to configure it) Plus an added-on den/office/study with french doors off the kitchen. Windows have been updated with energy-efficient dual pane vinyl windows to help save on energy costs. Hallway bathroom has been completely remodeled and features a full size tiled walk-in tile with glass enclosure and pedestal sink. The large master suite offers plenty of room for an extra sitting area and, unique to the area also offers a large cedar-lined walk-in closet. The master bathroom offers the convenience of dual his/hers sinks. The extra long driveway offers room for PLENTY of parking, with a detached oversized 2 car garage located in the rear. This flat and usable lot offers endless possibilities and space for so many things!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 6

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 3844006700
  • Lot Size: 11907 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1950

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $0

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: San Diego

Listing Details


Listed by:
Cheryl Li
EpicPoint Properties
(858) 847-5522

Source:
San Diego MLS
MLS#: 250029148
San Diego MLS

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that property taxes are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,231
Cap Rate
3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.67
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-3.9%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$785,000
Amount financed:
-$628,000
Down payment:
$157,000
Closing costs:
$23,550
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$180,550
Square feet:
1,300
Cost per square foot:
$604
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.77

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$628,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$3,715
Property tax:
$0
Insurance:
$252
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,967

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,600 $43,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$216 -$2,592
Operating income:
$3,384 $40,608

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$252-$3,024
Property management: (8%)
8%-$288-$3,456
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$180-$2,160
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$180-$2,160
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (25%)
25%-$900-$10,800

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,484 $29,808
Mortgage payments:
-$3,715 -$44,580
Cash flow:
-$1,231 -$14,772