Two-Unit Duplex with
New
For Sale
$950,000
519 Los Angeles Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
Residential Income, Traditional, Monrovia, CA
Property Size1,728 SF
Lot Size0.14 Acres
Price / SF$549.77
Days on Market2
Property Features for 519 Los Angeles Ave
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
MORL*
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bedroom 4, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Parking features
On Street, Garage
Appliances
Range
Lot features
Front Yard, Back Yard, Street Paved
View
Mountains
Directions
From Foothill Blvd, head south on Myrtle Ave. Turn east onto E Los Angeles Ave. Property is on the north side of the street.
Subdivision
Monrovia
Standard status
Active
APN
8515-011-023
Size
1,728 SF
Lot size
0.14 Acres
Utilities
Cooling system
Wall/Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Water source
Public
Building Details
Year built
1957
Floors in Building
1
Number of units
2
Flooring type
Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Roof type
Shingle, Composition
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
Compass
(626) 205-4040
Listed By:
Ali Nahle · License #01988178
(818) 987-6490
Added: Sep 19
Last Checked: Sep 20 at 4:06PM
MLS# 26989413
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 1957, this duplex includes two separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath residences with approximately 1,728 square feet of combined living area. Each unit is paired with a one-car garage, and the property also provides on-street parking. Interior finishes include carpet, laminate, and tile flooring, with wall or window cooling units and range appliances. Public water serves the property.
The improvements sit on a 6,202-square-foot lot in Monrovia. Both residences are currently occupied on a month-to-month basis, creating an established rental arrangement while leaving future leasing decisions flexible. The property is identified with MORL* zoning, and the existing two-unit configuration provides a straightforward residential income layout.
The improvements sit on a 6,202-square-foot lot in Monrovia. Both residences are currently occupied on a month-to-month basis, creating an established rental arrangement while leaving future leasing decisions flexible. The property is identified with MORL* zoning, and the existing two-unit configuration provides a straightforward residential income layout.
Key Highlights
- Two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath residences
- Approximately 1,728 SF of combined living space
- 6,202‑square‑foot lot in Monrovia
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
$30,177
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
3.18%
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%
$603,540
$603.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$431,100
$431.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$335,300
$335.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,728 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
$46.7K $27.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.5K −$2.05/SF
EGI
$43.1K $24.95/SF
− OpEx
−$12.9K −$7.48/SF
NOI
$30.2K $17.46/SF
Area
Los Angeles County, CA
Vacancy
7.60%
Lease Rate
$27.00 /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%
$603,540
Cap Rate 7%
$431,100
Cap Rate 9%
$335,300
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$431.1K
$377.2K – $503.0K
NOI $30,177 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.18%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$397.2K
$347.6K – $463.4K
NOI $27,805 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.93%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$925.2K
$809.5K – $1.08M
NOI $64,762 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.82%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,749
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 91016, CA
41,852
Population
16,171
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
44%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
8.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,924
Density / Sq Mi
$99,555
Median Household Income
$51,120
Median Earnings
$2,008
Median Rent
$874,100
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Both residences are occupied under month-to-month tenancies, supporting flexible rental management.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 519 Los Angeles Ave Monrovia, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath residences; Approximately 1,728 SF of combined living space; 6,202‑square‑foot lot in Monrovia
