Two-Unit
For Sale
$1,100,000
159 W 79th St, Los Angeles, CA 90003
Los Angeles multifamily property with ten bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a flexible two-unit residential layout.
Property Size3,724 SF
Lot Size0.15 Acres
Price / SF$295.38
Days on Market17
Property Features for 159 W 79th St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,724 SF
Lot size
0.15 Acres
Property subtype
MULTI_FAMILY
Zoning
LAR2
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
2
Building Details
Building Size
3,724 SF
Year Built
2017
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Hollywood Hills
(310) 341-2017
Listed By:
Donny Adams · License #02178733
Source:
Milsteinestates
Added: Aug 14
Changed: Aug 29
Last Checked: Aug 22 at 8:21AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Constructed in 2017, this Los Angeles duplex contains two residential units with approximately 3,724 square feet of building area on a 6,436-square-foot lot. The property includes a total of 10 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, providing a substantial residential configuration within a compact multifamily asset.
Located at 159 W 79th St, Los Angeles, CA 90003, the property carries LAR2 zoning. The zoning designation and existing two-unit layout support evaluation of residential income use and other housing-related applications, subject to applicable laws, licensing, and verification of permitted uses. Buyers should independently confirm suitability for any intended program or occupancy model.
Located at 159 W 79th St, Los Angeles, CA 90003, the property carries LAR2 zoning. The zoning designation and existing two-unit layout support evaluation of residential income use and other housing-related applications, subject to applicable laws, licensing, and verification of permitted uses. Buyers should independently confirm suitability for any intended program or occupancy model.
Key Highlights
- Two‑unit duplex built in 2017
- Approximately 3,724 sq. ft. of building area
- Situated on a 6,436 sq. ft. lot
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
$84,304
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
7.66%
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%
$1,686,080
$1.7M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,204,343
$1.2M
Cap Rate 9%
$936,711
$936.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,724 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
$122.9K $33.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.5K −$0.66/SF
EGI
$120.4K $32.34/SF
− OpEx
−$36.1K −$9.70/SF
NOI
$84.3K $22.64/SF
Area
ZIP 90003
Vacancy
2.00%
Lease Rate
$33.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$1,686,080
Cap Rate 7%
$1,204,343
Cap Rate 9%
$936,711
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$65.84M
$57.61M – $76.81M
NOI $4,608,651 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 418.97%
Second Best
Multifamily LT 5
$1.20M
$1.05M – $1.41M
NOI $84,304 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.66%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,424
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 90003, CA
72,764
Population
18,349
Households
4
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
7%
College-Educated
53%
High-School Grad
3.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
20,212
Density / Sq Mi
$54,781
Median Household Income
$30,132
Median Earnings
$1,515
Median Rent
$547,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Los Angeles multifamily property with ten bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a flexible two-unit residential layout.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 159 W 79th St Los Angeles, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,100,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex built in 2017; Approximately 3,724 sq. ft. of building area; Situated on a 6,436 sq. ft. lot
