Two-Unit Duplex with Detached
66116 Buena Vista Avenue Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
For Sale
$345,000
MULTI_FAMILY - Desert Hot Springs, CA
Property Size1,250 SF
Lot Size0.15 Acres
Price / SF$276
Days on Market49
Property Features for 66116 Buena Vista Avenue
General Information
- Property type
- Residential Multi Family
- Property subtype
- Duplex
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2
- Parking
- 7
- Parking features
- Assigned, Driveway, On Street
- Interior features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Fireplace
- 1
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 641022038
- Size
- 1,250 SF
- Lot size
- 0.15 Acres
Utilities
- Heating system
- Electric (Heating)
- Cooling system
- Wall/Window Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Building Details
- Year built
- 1946
- Floors in Building
- 1
- Number of units
- 2
- Flooring type
- Carpet, Laminate
Listing Agency:
Desert Sands Realty
(760) 636-5280
Listed By:
Veronica Morin · License #01728702
(760) 771-7550
Added: Jun 8
Changed: Jul 24
Last Checked: Jul 26 at 10:06AM
MLS# 219148999
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This property is a duplex with two separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath units. The front unit is approximately 530 square feet and includes an enclosed patio and a chimney. The rear unit has been remodeled and is approximately 738 square feet.
The duplex includes 2 meters. Updates and improvements noted by the seller include new electric and new wiring from the structure to the garage, with permits referenced as totaling $22,000. A 20x20 detached garage supports storage and tenant needs, and the roof has been maintained.
For buyers, this layout can support owner-occupancy with rental income, or a straightforward two-unit investment approach. Each unit’s size and current configuration provide a clear target for prospective renters seeking a compact, single-bedroom setup. Prospective buyers should review the permitted work and interior condition in detail during due diligence, and confirm all measurements and income expectations independently.
The duplex includes 2 meters. Updates and improvements noted by the seller include new electric and new wiring from the structure to the garage, with permits referenced as totaling $22,000. A 20x20 detached garage supports storage and tenant needs, and the roof has been maintained.
For buyers, this layout can support owner-occupancy with rental income, or a straightforward two-unit investment approach. Each unit’s size and current configuration provide a clear target for prospective renters seeking a compact, single-bedroom setup. Prospective buyers should review the permitted work and interior condition in detail during due diligence, and confirm all measurements and income expectations independently.
Key Highlights
- Duplex in Desert Hot Springs: each unit has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom
- Front unit approx. 530 SF with enclosed patio and chimney; rear unit approx. 738 SF and remodeled
- Possible rent flow: $1,500–$1,600 per unit; 2 meters
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 | $32.0k | $25.56 |
| − Vacancy | −$575 | −$0.46 |
| EGI | $31.4k | $25.10 |
| − OpEx | −$9.4k | −$7.53 |
| NOI | $22.0k | $17.57 |
1,250 SF · lease $25.56/SF/yr · vacancy 1.80% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$313.7K
$274.5K – $366.0K
NOI $21,962 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.37%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$289.0K
$252.9K – $337.2K
NOI $20,233 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.86%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$374.5K
$327.7K – $436.9K
NOI $26,214 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.60%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Duplexes
FAQs
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Duplex offers two 1-bedroom, 1-bath units with separate meters and a 20x20 detached garage.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 66116 Buena Vista Avenue Desert Hot Springs, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $345,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex in Desert Hot Springs: each unit has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom; Front unit approx. 530 SF with enclosed patio and chimney; rear unit approx. 738 SF and remodeled; Possible rent flow: $1,500–$1,600 per unit; 2 meters
