30-Unit Apartment
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524 E Avenue Q12, Palmdale, CA 93550
The community offers a uniform two-bedroom, one-bathroom layout with gated parking, laundry, and an on-site leasing office.
Property Size21,762 SF
Lot Size1.46 Acres
Price / SF$234.35
Days on Market56
Property Features for 524 E Avenue Q12
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
21,762 SF
Total Parking Spaces
30
Lot size
1.46 Acres
Property subtype
Multifamily
Zoning
PDR3
Occupancy
56%
Investment Type
Value Add
Net Operating Income
$361,346
Units
Unit Mix
30 x 2BR/1BA
Multifamily Units
30
Amenities
gated parking
ADA-compliant units
on-site laundry room
dedicated leasing office
outdoor space
Building Details
Year Built
1980
Buildings
3
Units
30
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
KW Commercial Pasadena
(626) 716-4451
Listed By:
Casey Picard · License #CA 01921866
Source:
Crexi
Added: Jul 6
Changed: Aug 30
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 5:08AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 30-unit apartment community comprises 21,762 square feet on a 1.46-acre parcel. Built in 1980, the property features an identical mix of two-bedroom, one-bathroom units, along with ADA-compliant residences, 30 on-site parking spaces, gated parking, an on-site laundry room, a leasing office, and outdoor areas. The property is zoned PDR3.
Located at 524 E Avenue Q12 in Palmdale, the community includes an opportunity identified in the property information for up to 8 additional dwelling units through SB 1211. The existing apartment layout and supporting amenities provide a consistent configuration across the property, while the documented ADU potential adds a future development component.
Located at 524 E Avenue Q12 in Palmdale, the community includes an opportunity identified in the property information for up to 8 additional dwelling units through SB 1211. The existing apartment layout and supporting amenities provide a consistent configuration across the property, while the documented ADU potential adds a future development component.
Key Highlights
- 30‑unit apartment community on a 1.46‑acre parcel
- 21,762 SF property built in 1980
- All units are 2‑bedroom, 1‑bathroom residences
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
$338,247
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
6.63%
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%
$6,764,940
$6.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$4,832,100
$4.8M
Cap Rate 9%
$3,758,300
$3.8M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 21,762 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
$652.9K $30.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$37.9K −$1.74/SF
EGI
$615.0K $28.26/SF
− OpEx
−$276.7K −$12.72/SF
NOI
$338.2K $15.54/SF
Area
Palmdale, CA
Vacancy
5.80%
Lease Rate
$30.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$6,764,940
Cap Rate 7%
$4,832,100
Cap Rate 9%
$3,758,300
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$4.83M
$4.23M – $5.64M
NOI $338,247 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.63%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$9.19M
$8.04M – $10.72M
NOI $643,208 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.61%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
30
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,195
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 93550, CA
82,379
Population
23,965
Households
3.4
Avg Household Size
31
Median Age
10%
College-Educated
71%
High-School Grad
259.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
318
Density / Sq Mi
$63,811
Median Household Income
$34,287
Median Earnings
$1,573
Median Rent
$378,700
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - The community offers a uniform two-bedroom, one-bathroom layout with gated parking, laundry, and an on-site leasing office.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 524 E Avenue Q12 Palmdale, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,100,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 30‑unit apartment community on a 1.46‑acre parcel; 21,762 SF property built in 1980; All units are 2‑bedroom, 1‑bathroom residences
