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    3814 Portola Ave Los Angeles, CA 90032

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    For Sale
    $1,199,000

    Five units with upside potential in rents in central El Sereno.

    Lot size:
    0.17 Acres

    Property Features for 3814 Portola Ave

    General Information

    Property type
    Investment
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.17 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    1952

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    Letty Cuevas
    Letty Cuevas
    Source: Elliman

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    Overview

    El Sereno Investment Opportunity

    This is an investment opportunity featuring five units in El Sereno. The front house includes two bedrooms, one full bathroom, and a bonus room. The back building is a fourplex, with each unit containing one bedroom and one bathroom. The property has an approximate square footage of 3101 and the lot is approximately 7507 square feet. The property is fully fenced and includes six parking spaces. Updates include flooring, recessed lighting, and some new kitchen cabinets. The property is located in central El Sereno, within walking distance of transportation and shopping, and minutes from downtown Los Angeles. It is currently occupied by long-term tenants and offers upside potential in rents. The property is well maintained. The intended use of the property is as a residential income property. The property presents an opportunity to live in one unit and rent the others.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Alley apartments Apartment Complex

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Gym & Fitness Center Grocery & Convenience Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Los Angeles
    County
    Los Angeles
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -118.17197
    Latitude
    34.08961

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Five units with upside potential in rents in central El Sereno.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 3814 Portola Ave Los Angeles, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,199,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Five Units: Includes a 2-bedroom house and a 4-plex with four 1-bedroom units.; - Income Potential: Long-term tenants in place with upside in raising rents.; - Central El Sereno Location: Conveniently located near transportation, shopping, and downtown Los Angeles.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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