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66116 Buena Vista Ave, Desert Hot Springs, CA, 92240
Duplex with Detached Garage

66116 Buena Vista Ave Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

For Sale
$345,000

Two 1-bed, 1-bath units with separate utility meters and a detached 20x20 garage, suited for owner-occupant or rental use.

Property Size1,268 SF
Price / SF$272.08
Days on Market43

Property Features for 66116 Buena Vista Ave

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,268 SF
Property subtype
Investment

Building Details

Year Built
1946
Listing Agency: Desert Sands Realty
Listed By: Veronica Morin · License #01728702
Source: Elliman
Added: Jun 14 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Jul 26 at 5:02AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex provides two separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath units, each with its own utility metering (2 meters). The front unit is approximately 530 square feet and includes an enclosed patio and a chimney. The rear unit is approximately 738 square feet and has been remodeled. A 20x20 detached garage adds flexible on-site storage or parking capacity. The seller reports roof maintenance and upgrades including new electric and new wiring from the structure to the garage, as well as permits previously obtained with approximately $22,000 paid in connection with those improvements.

The property is located on Buena Vista Ave in Desert Hot Springs, offering a straightforward setup for tenants and owner-occupants who want the option to live in one unit while renting the other. The community’s Walk Score, Bike Score, and Transit Score indicate a primarily car-dependent lifestyle with limited walkability and modest transit support.

For tenants or buyers, the duplex configuration can support multiple household needs while keeping operations simple with two self-contained units and separate meters. The combination of a remodeled rear unit and the reported electrical work may appeal to buyers seeking a duplex they can begin using immediately, with an opportunity to capture rental income from one or both sides. The seller also notes possible rent of $1,500 to $1,600 per unit.

Key Highlights

  • Duplex built in 1946 with two 1 bed, 1 bath units—front and rear
  • Front unit is approx. 530 SF with an enclosed patio and chimney
  • Rear unit is approx. 738 SF and has been remodeled

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $32.4k $25.56
− Vacancy −$583 −$0.46
EGI $31.8k $25.10
− OpEx −$9.5k −$7.53
NOI $22.3k $17.57
1,268 SF · lease $25.56/SF/yr · vacancy 1.80% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$318.3K
$278.5K – $371.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $22,279 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.46%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$293.2K
$256.6K – $342.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,524 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.95%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$379.9K
$332.4K – $443.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,591 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.71%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Accounting Firm Carpet & Flooring Store Locksmith Bakery Catering Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two 1-bed, 1-bath units with separate utility meters and a detached 20x20 garage, suited for owner-occupant or rental use.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 66116 Buena Vista Ave Desert Hot Springs, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $345,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex built in 1946 with two 1 bed, 1 bath units—front and rear; Front unit is approx. 530 SF with an enclosed patio and chimney; Rear unit is approx. 738 SF and has been remodeled
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