Los Angeles Triplex Investment
For Sale
$699,000
237 W 50th, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Triplex near Expo Line, LAFC, USC, and museums.
Property Size2,019 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Days on Market145
Property Features for 237 W 50th
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,019 SF
Lot size
0.12 Acres
Property subtype
Investment
Building Details
Building Size
2,019 SF
Year Built
1908
Units
3
Listing Agency:
Park Regency Realty
(818) 363-6116
Listed By:
Sandra Kaplan · License #01310572
Source:
Elliman
Added: Mar 25
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 8 at 4:45AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This triplex presents an investment opportunity in a central location near the Expo Line, LAFC, USC, and museums. The property features front units with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom each. The back unit is a detached 2-bedroom, 1-bath craftsman bungalow-style unit with its own yard. The property is positioned to generate rental income.
Key Highlights
- Great rental income potential as a triplex.
- Excellent location: Centrally located near Expo Line, LAFC, USC, and museums.
- Diverse unit mix: Includes both 1‑bedroom and 2‑bedroom units.
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
$33,733
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
4.83%
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%
$674,660
$674.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$481,900
$481.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$374,811
$374.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,019 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
$49.4K $24.48/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.2K −$0.61/SF
EGI
$48.2K $23.87/SF
− OpEx
−$14.5K −$7.16/SF
NOI
$33.7K $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%
$674,660
Cap Rate 7%
$481,900
Cap Rate 9%
$374,811
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$481.9K
$421.7K – $562.2K
NOI $33,733 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.83%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$428.3K
$374.8K – $499.7K
NOI $29,982 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.29%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$791.1K
$692.2K – $923.0K
NOI $55,378 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.92%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,424
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?
Triplex - Triplex near Expo Line, LAFC, USC, and museums.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 237 W 50th Los Angeles, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $699,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Great rental income potential as a triplex.; Excellent location: Centrally located near Expo Line, LAFC, USC, and museums.; Diverse unit mix: Includes both 1‑bedroom and 2‑bedroom units.
