Vacant Duplex with Covered
For Sale
$650,000
236 W 53, Los Angeles, CA 90037
MULTI_FAMILY - Los Angeles, CA
Property Size1,600 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$406.25
Days on Market11
Property Features for 236 W 53
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bedroom 4, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 2, Laundry Room, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1
Interior features
Copper Plumbing Partial
Lot features
Level, Yard
Directions
CONTINGENT ON SELLER FINDING REPLACEMENT PROPERTY - DELIVERED FULLY VACANT
Subdivision
C34 - Los Angeles Southwest
Standard status
Active
APN
5101033010
Lot size
0.12 Acres
Utilities
Utilities
Electricity Available
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Wall Furnace
Water source
Public
Amenities
covered patio
Building Details
Year built
1913
Floors in Building
1
Number of units
2
Listing Agency:
Century 21 Allstars · Century 21 Real Estate
(562) 863-2121
Listed By:
Anita Hartog · License #02058019
(323) 313-3420
Added: Jul 20
Changed: Jul 30
Last Checked: Jul 30 at 6:06PM
MLS# DW26159190
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This well-maintained duplex includes two identical units, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The property is currently set to be delivered completely vacant, supporting either an owner-user setup in one unit while leasing the other, or a buy-and-lease approach. A covered patio is built on-site and is described as permitted. The listing also notes construction of a new block wall going up on the east side of the property to separate the lots.
The property sits on an R2-zoned lot. Buyers are advised to verify any expansion or redevelopment possibilities with the City. Convenient freeway access is described via the 110, 10, and 105, and the property is positioned minutes from USC, Exposition Park, and Downtown Los Angeles, with additional nearby venues including BMO Stadium, the LA Memorial Coliseum, and LAX.
The listing states approximately 800 square feet per unit (to be verified by buyer). Total living space is presented as approximately 1,600 square feet (to be verified by buyer).
The property sits on an R2-zoned lot. Buyers are advised to verify any expansion or redevelopment possibilities with the City. Convenient freeway access is described via the 110, 10, and 105, and the property is positioned minutes from USC, Exposition Park, and Downtown Los Angeles, with additional nearby venues including BMO Stadium, the LA Memorial Coliseum, and LAX.
The listing states approximately 800 square feet per unit (to be verified by buyer). Total living space is presented as approximately 1,600 square feet (to be verified by buyer).
Key Highlights
- Duplex with 2 identical 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath units (approximately 800 SF each; total about 1,600 SF, to be verified by buyer)
- Offered completely vacant, ideal for an owner‑user to live in one unit while renting the other (investor can lease both)
- R2‑zoned lot with potential for expansion or redevelopment (buyer to verify with the City)
Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- 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.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $39.2k | $24.48 |
| − Vacancy | −$979 | −$0.61 |
| EGI | $38.2k | $23.87 |
| − OpEx | −$11.5k | −$7.16 |
| NOI | $26.7k | $16.71 |
1,600 SF · lease $24.48/SF/yr · vacancy 2.50% · expense 30.00%
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
Property Profile
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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Business Placement
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 - Well-maintained duplex delivered vacant, offering two 2-bedroom, 1-bath units with 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: Duplex with 2 identical 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath units (approximately 800 SF each; total about 1,600 SF, to be verified by buyer); Offered completely vacant, ideal for an owner‑user to live in one unit while renting the other (investor can lease both); R2‑zoned lot with potential for expansion or redevelopment (buyer to verify with the City)
