Duplex with Covered
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236 W 53, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Vacant two-unit duplex on an R2-zoned lot with two 2-bedroom, 1-bath units and a permitted covered patio.
Property Size1,600 SF
Price / SF$406.25
Days on Market20
Property Features for 236 W 53
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,600 SF
Property subtype
Multifamily
Zoning
Public Rec
Units
Unit Mix
2 x 2BR/1BA
Multifamily Units
2
Additional Details
Highway Access
Yes
Building Details
Buildings
1
Units
2
Listing Agency:
Century 21 Allstars
(562) 863-2121
Listed By:
Anita hartog · License #02058019
Source:
Crexi
Added: Jul 21
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 9 at 1:39PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This duplex offers a flexible owner-user or investment setup with two identical units, each featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom. The property is described as approximately 800 sq. ft. per unit, for about 1,600 sq. ft. total (to be verified by buyer), and it will be delivered completely vacant. That layout supports living in one unit while generating rental income from the other, or leasing both units.
The property sits on an R2-zoned lot. Access is described as convenient to the 110, 10, and 105 Freeways, and it is listed as minutes from USC, Exposition Park, BMO Stadium, the LA Memorial Coliseum, the California Science Center, Downtown Los Angeles, Crypto.com Arena, LA Live, SoFi Stadium, Kia Forum, and LAX.
Exterior and site details include a built-in covered patio that is described as permitted, and a new block wall going up on the east side of the property to separate the lots (buyer to verify permitting and any redevelopment considerations with the City).
The property sits on an R2-zoned lot. Access is described as convenient to the 110, 10, and 105 Freeways, and it is listed as minutes from USC, Exposition Park, BMO Stadium, the LA Memorial Coliseum, the California Science Center, Downtown Los Angeles, Crypto.com Arena, LA Live, SoFi Stadium, Kia Forum, and LAX.
Exterior and site details include a built-in covered patio that is described as permitted, and a new block wall going up on the east side of the property to separate the lots (buyer to verify permitting and any redevelopment considerations with the City).
Key Highlights
- Two identical units, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom (to be verified by buyer)
- Approximately 800 sq. ft. per unit; approximately 1,600 sq. ft. total living space
- Delivered completely vacant for owner‑user or investor use
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
$26,732
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
4.11%
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%
$534,640
$534.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$381,886
$381.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$297,022
$297.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,600 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
$39.2K $24.48/SF
− Vacancy
−$979 −$0.61/SF
EGI
$38.2K $23.87/SF
− OpEx
−$11.5K −$7.16/SF
NOI
$26.7K $16.71/SF
Area
ZIP 90037
Vacancy
2.50%
Lease Rate
$24.48 /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%
$534,640
Cap Rate 7%
$381,886
Cap Rate 9%
$297,022
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$381.9K
$334.2K – $445.5K
NOI $26,732 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.11%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$339.4K
$297.0K – $396.0K
NOI $23,760 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.66%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$626.9K
$548.6K – $731.4K
NOI $43,886 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.75%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,542
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 90037, CA
63,706
Population
18,709
Households
3.4
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
9%
College-Educated
54%
High-School Grad
2.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
21,968
Density / Sq Mi
$56,417
Median Household Income
$29,857
Median Earnings
$1,438
Median Rent
$632,600
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 - Vacant two-unit duplex on an R2-zoned lot with two 2-bedroom, 1-bath units and a permitted covered patio.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 236 W 53 Los Angeles, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $650,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two identical units, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom (to be verified by buyer); Approximately 800 sq. ft. per unit; approximately 1,600 sq. ft. total living space; Delivered completely vacant for owner‑user or investor use
