Two-Bedroom Residential Income
For Sale
$339,000
1541 Northwood, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Seal Beach, CA
Property Size1,050 SF
Lot Size0.03 Acres
Price / SF$322.86
Days on Market192
Property Features for 1541 Northwood
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Full bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Bedroom 2
Parking
1
Parking features
Carport, Assigned
Spa
1
Patio and Porch features
Patio
Interior features
High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
Appliances
Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop
Subdivision
Leisure World (LW)
Lot features
Greenbelt
Elementary school district
Los Alamitos Unified
Middle school district
Los Alamitos Unified
High school district
Los Alamitos Unified
Directions
Del Monte to Northwood
Standard status
Active
APN
94730915
Size
1,050 SF
Lot size
0.03 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
HOA Fee
$635 Monthly
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Electric (Heating), Radiant
Water source
Public
Building Details
Year built
1962
Floors in Building
1
Number of units
1
Flooring type
Vinyl, Carpet
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Pacific Estate · Keller Williams Realty
(562) 513-7800
Listed By:
Beatrix Whipple · License #01355505
(562) 972-4336
Added: Feb 11
Changed: Aug 20
Last Checked: Aug 22 at 5:06PM
MLS# PW26031534
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,050-square-foot two-bedroom residence at 1541 Northwood is arranged around an open floor plan with high ceilings, natural light, and a south-facing orientation. Expansive windows and sliding glass doors overlook a greenbelt setting, while the living and dining areas provide a connected central gathering space. The primary bedroom includes a skylight and generous closet space, and the second bedroom can serve as an office, guest room, hobby area, or den. Interior features include vinyl and carpet flooring, ceiling fans, radiant and electric heating, and a kitchen equipped with an electric oven, electric cooktop, refrigerator, microwave, disposal, and electric water heater.
The property is located in Mutual 11 within Leisure World Seal Beach, near the north gate and the multi-use recreation center. Assigned carport parking, a patio, public water, and public sewer are included. Built in 1962, the residence also has a laundry room and two bathrooms.
The property is located in Mutual 11 within Leisure World Seal Beach, near the north gate and the multi-use recreation center. Assigned carport parking, a patio, public water, and public sewer are included. Built in 1962, the residence also has a laundry room and two bathrooms.
Key Highlights
- 1,050‑square‑foot two‑bedroom residence in Mutual 11
- South‑facing orientation with greenbelt views, expansive windows, and sliding glass doors
- Primary bedroom includes a skylight and generous closet space
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
$20,042
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
5.91%
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%
$400,840
$400.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$286,314
$286.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$222,689
$222.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,050 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
$37.8K $36.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.4K −$1.30/SF
EGI
$36.4K $34.70/SF
− OpEx
−$16.4K −$15.62/SF
NOI
$20.0K $19.09/SF
Area
Orange County, CA
Vacancy
3.60%
Lease Rate
$36.00 /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%
$400,840
Cap Rate 7%
$286,314
Cap Rate 9%
$222,689
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$286.3K
$250.5K – $334.0K
NOI $20,042 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.91%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$352.7K
$308.6K – $411.5K
NOI $24,687 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.28%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
1
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
567
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 90740, CA
24,769
Population
14,208
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
61
Median Age
51%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
11.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,231
Density / Sq Mi
$82,427
Median Household Income
$70,686
Median Earnings
$2,421
Median Rent
$488,400
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Residential income property - Open-plan residence with abundant windows, assigned carport parking, patio space, and access to a multi-use recreation center.
Where is this residential income property located?
The property is located at 1541 Northwood Seal Beach, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $339,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,050‑square‑foot two‑bedroom residence in Mutual 11; South‑facing orientation with greenbelt views, expansive windows, and sliding glass doors; Primary bedroom includes a skylight and generous closet space
