10-Unit Apartment
New
For Sale
$2,600,000
1434 15th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Consistent one-bedroom layouts, renovated interiors, on-site laundry, and multiple parking options support straightforward apartment operations.
Property Size6,812 SF
Days on Market5
Property Features for 1434 15th St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
6,812 SF
Property subtype
MULTI_FAMILY
Financials
Cap Rate
5.8%
Average Monthly Rent
$2,007
Units
Unit Mix
10 x 1BR/1BA
Multifamily Units
10
Additional Details
Public Transit
Yes
Amenities
on-site laundry
Building Details
Building Size
6,812 SF
Year Built
1957
Listing Agency:
Marcus & Millichap
Listed By:
Neema Ahadian · License #01346750
(310) 909-5444
Source:
Frontgaterealestate
Added: Sep 17
Changed: Sep 20
Last Checked: Sep 20 at 10:51AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 10-unit apartment building in Santa Monica’s Mid-City neighborhood was built in 1957 and contains ten one-bedroom, one-bath units of approximately 650 square feet each. Several residences feature granite countertops, new appliances, flooring, and paint, while two units are vacant at closing. Select apartments also have new electrical subpanels. The exterior has been freshly repainted, and on-site laundry equipment provides an additional operating feature.
Parking includes six rear spaces, additional front spaces, and private street-front garages currently used for storage. The property is near the Metro E Line at 17th St/SMC, Santa Monica College, Wilshire Boulevard retail and dining, and the beach, which is just over a mile away. The asset carries a 5.80% current cap rate and a 7.85% pro forma cap rate.
Parking includes six rear spaces, additional front spaces, and private street-front garages currently used for storage. The property is near the Metro E Line at 17th St/SMC, Santa Monica College, Wilshire Boulevard retail and dining, and the beach, which is just over a mile away. The asset carries a 5.80% current cap rate and a 7.85% pro forma cap rate.
Key Highlights
- 10‑unit building with ten 1‑bedroom/1‑bathroom apartments
- Approximately 650 square feet per unit
- Two vacant units delivered at close of escrow
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$109,611
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
4.22%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$2,192,220
$2.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,565,871
$1.6M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,217,900
$1.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,812 SF
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.
Gross rent
$216.6K $31.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$17.3K −$2.54/SF
EGI
$199.3K $29.26/SF
− OpEx
−$89.7K −$13.17/SF
NOI
$109.6K $16.09/SF
Area
Los Angeles County, CA
Vacancy
8.00%
Lease Rate
$31.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$2,192,220
Cap Rate 7%
$1,565,871
Cap Rate 9%
$1,217,900
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.57M
$1.37M – $1.83M
NOI $109,611 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.22%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.65M
$3.19M – $4.25M
NOI $255,298 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.82%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Lease Details
10
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Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
9,627
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Demographics for 90404, CA
21,995
Population
11,499
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
59%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
2.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
10,998
Density / Sq Mi
$85,081
Median Household Income
$66,349
Median Earnings
$2,095
Median Rent
$1,159,500
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Consistent one-bedroom layouts, renovated interiors, on-site laundry, and multiple parking options support straightforward apartment operations.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 1434 15th St Santa Monica, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,600,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 10‑unit building with ten 1‑bedroom/1‑bathroom apartments; Approximately 650 square feet per unit; Two vacant units delivered at close of escrow
