Real Estate Investing in Groveland, California

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,870 • Tuolumne County

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Should you buy in Groveland, CA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 51.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.2% CAGR).
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.2% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $394,649
Avg Monthly Rent $1,611
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Groveland Real Estate

Groveland, CA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are sluggish — this is not a market to enter casually.

Groveland is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

decisively Groveland's sale market has not rewarded patience. better suited elsewhere for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Population dynamics in Groveland haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with underwhelming income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Sonora, CA

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Avg Home Value
$394,649
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,611
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Sonora, CA metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Sonora, CA metro
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Days to pending
7.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Groveland, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Groveland, CA

What is the investability score for Groveland, CA?

Groveland, CA rates 2.0/5 for investability. With median values at $395K and rents near $1,611/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How do experienced investors play Groveland, CA?

In Groveland, CA the sturdy play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $395K prices and $1,611/mo rents suits that approach.

Does Groveland, CA favor landlords or tenants?

CA ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. Groveland generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What kind of tenants rent in Groveland, CA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Groveland, CA. The rental market absorbs $1,611/mo rents without meaningful friction.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Groveland, CA?

Vacancy risk in Groveland, CA is elevated. That supports measured cash flow for typical rental holds.

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