Three-Unit Residential Income
For Sale
$429,000
211 W Brighton Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
Residential Income, El Centro, CA
Property Size2,152 SF
Lot Size0.26 Acres
Price / SF$199.35
Days on Market38
Property Features for 211 W Brighton Ave
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Full bathrooms
3
Rooms
Bathroom 3, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2
Subdivision
None(2161)
Standard status
Active
APN
053-214-005-000
Size
2,152 SF
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Utilities
Cooling system
Central Air
Building Details
Year built
1997
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
3
Roof type
Composition
Listing Agency:
American Group
(760) 768-8808
Listed By:
Manny Hernandez · License #01253348
(760) 427-3610
Added: Jul 15
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Aug 21 at 12:06PM
MLS# 260016180
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This for-sale residential income property consists of three units on one lot, including a duplex and a separate 3-bedroom single-family home. The total property size is 2,152 square feet, situated on an 11,197 square foot lot. Off-street parking is available on-site.
The property is located at 211 W Brighton Ave in El Centro, in Imperial County, California. It is offered as a single-lot multi-unit setup with both attached and detached residential configurations.
This layout can be attractive for an owner seeking multiple income-producing units in one place while having a duplex unit alongside a separate 3-bedroom house. The on-site parking supports day-to-day tenant access, and the single-lot organization may simplify management compared with fully separated parcels. Buyers and brokers should review unit details and local requirements directly for occupancy and use confirmation.
The property is located at 211 W Brighton Ave in El Centro, in Imperial County, California. It is offered as a single-lot multi-unit setup with both attached and detached residential configurations.
This layout can be attractive for an owner seeking multiple income-producing units in one place while having a duplex unit alongside a separate 3-bedroom house. The on-site parking supports day-to-day tenant access, and the single-lot organization may simplify management compared with fully separated parcels. Buyers and brokers should review unit details and local requirements directly for occupancy and use confirmation.
Key Highlights
- Three units on one lot: a duplex plus a separate 3‑bedroom single‑family home
- 11,197 sq. ft. lot with ample parking
- Built in 1997
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
$19,262
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
4.49%
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%
$385,240
$385.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$275,171
$275.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$214,022
$214.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,152 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
$28.4K $13.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$889 −$0.41/SF
EGI
$27.5K $12.79/SF
− OpEx
−$8.3K −$3.84/SF
NOI
$19.3K $8.95/SF
Area
Imperial County, CA
Vacancy
3.13%
Lease Rate
$13.20 /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%
$385,240
Cap Rate 7%
$275,171
Cap Rate 9%
$214,022
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$275.2K
$240.8K – $321.0K
NOI $19,262 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.49%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$255.1K
$223.2K – $297.6K
NOI $17,855 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.16%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$548.9K
$480.3K – $640.4K
NOI $38,426 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.96%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
855
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 92243, CA
49,149
Population
15,908
Households
3.1
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
74%
High-School Grad
113.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
434
Density / Sq Mi
$55,890
Median Household Income
$31,170
Median Earnings
$992
Median Rent
$286,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Multifamily property - Three units on one lot, including a duplex and a separate 3-bedroom home with parking for tenant convenience.
Where is this multifamily property located?
The property is located at 211 W Brighton Ave El Centro, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $429,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three units on one lot: a duplex plus a separate 3‑bedroom single‑family home; 11,197 sq. ft. lot with ample parking; Built in 1997
