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135 E 77th Multi-family
C- Composite 53.81
Why this score? — see what drove the C- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +19.2/30.0
  • ARV discount +12.7/15.0
  • DSCR +6.1/10.0
  • 1% rule +3.8/10.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$583,000

135 E 77th · Los Angeles, CA 90003
3 bd · 3.0 ba · 1,296 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 6 Days on market
Built 1928 5,102 sqft lot $450/sqft · 12% below area Est $659k · 12% under

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records

Listing remarks

BIG OPPORTUNITY 3 UNITS WITH 1 BED AND I BATH. ALL UNITS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION IN A GOOD AREA WITH A LONG DRIVEWAY, PROPERTY HAS 4 GAGRAGES ALSO IT IS GATED FOR PRIVACY AND all UNITS WILL BE DELIVERED WITH TENANTS. TENANTS PAY GAS AND ELECTRICITY AND SELLER PAYS WATER. MOTIVATED SELLER.

Key facts

  • 5,102 sq ft lot
  • 4 garage spots
  • Built 1928

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Property contains three rental units; No common walls between units
  • Financial info: Gross scheduled income / gross income: $30,780; Actual/total rent listed as $30,780; Total expenses: $7,862
  • HOA & community: Rent control applies

Exterior

  • Parking: Four garage spaces; Four total parking spaces; At least one unit has an attached garage
  • Utilities: Public sewer; District/public water; One separate water meter; Three separate gas meters; Three separate electric meters
  • Home design: Single-story building; One building containing three units; No attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
  • Construction: Total building area 1,296; Year built sourced from assessor
  • Exterior features: No pool; Street lighting in the neighborhood; Lot described as 0–1 unit per acre

Interior

  • Bedrooms: Three bedrooms (in one unit)
  • Interior features: First-floor entry
  • Laundry & utility: No on-site laundry features listed

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/3.0-bath multifamily listed at $583k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $632 ($8k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $515k (11.6% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $515k (11.6% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
  • Cap rate 7.6% vs local median 2.1% in Los Angeles — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 68/100 on livability (#273 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, employment B; Watch: health & safety C-, schools D+, crime F.
  • Los Angeles Unified (urban): math 29% / reading 54% proficiency, ranked #223 of 517 in CA (top 43%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 67% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents flat; 161 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 26d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 45% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $5,151/mo this rent would consume 110% of the median local household income ($56k/yr) (locally 4550% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $4k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $17k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Los Angeles County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

  • Only 6 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 5 sale attempts with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
  • Current owner paid $47k; list at $583k implies a 1140% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1928 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $515,100 (11.6% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Built in 1928 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  3. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  4. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  5. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  6. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  7. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
0.88%
Cap rate
7.59%
Cash-on-cash
4.65%
DSCR
1.21
GRM
9.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$658,873
List price
$583,000
Delta
-9.69%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
162 E 80th St 0.21mi 3/2.0 1,397 (+8%) 14mo $675,000 $483 61
223 E 83rd St 0.42mi 3/3.0 1,187 (-8%) 10mo $790,000 $666 58
150 E 70th St 0.42mi 4/3.0 (+1) 1,431 (+10%) 2mo $465,000 $325 56
217 W 70th St 0.53mi 4/3.0 (+1) 1,348 (+4%) 16mo $800,000 $593 50
134 E 71st St 0.38mi 3/2.0 1,421 (+10%) 16mo $589,000 $414 49
445 W 81st St 0.60mi 3/2.0 1,253 (-3%) 17mo $710,000 $567 48
342 W 76th St 0.42mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,428 (+10%) 10mo $450,000 $315 46
151 E 67th St 0.63mi 4/3.0 (+1) 1,471 (+14%) 8mo $485,000 $330 37
142 E 65th St 0.73mi 3/2.0 1,244 (-4%) 24mo $685,900 $551 36
8406 Avalon Blvd 0.67mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,401 (+8%) 14mo $775,000 $553 35
247 E 69th St 0.53mi 2/— (-1) 1,136 (-12%) 20mo $445,000 $392 33
344 W 84th Pl 0.67mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,140 (-12%) 17mo $589,000 $517 26

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.11% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-12.0%
Equity multiple
0.58×
Total profit
$-69,033
Equity at exit
$86,927
10-year hold
IRR
-7.2%
Equity multiple
0.60×
Total profit
$-65,788
Equity at exit
$50,407

Cash invested: $163,240 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (CITY)
0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State California
18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
County
— inherits STATE
City Los Angeles
0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+22
LARSO + JCEO 2023; relocation for substantial remodel evictions.

ZIP-level market 90003

Rents YoY
0.1%
Active inventory
161
Price-to-rent
28.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$5,151 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$3,057
Tax from tax record
$137 /mo · $1,639/yr
Insurance
$243
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,082
Net cashflow
$632

Break-even live

Break-even rent $4,350
Max offer price $583,000
Occupancy floor 83%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $962 -5% $797 +0% $632 +5% $467 +10% $302
Rent -10% $226 -5% $429 +0% $632 +5% $836 +10% $1,039
Rate -1.0pp $926 -0.5pp $781 base $632 +0.5pp $481 +1.0pp $328

3-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (3 units) $5,151

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$145,750
Closing costs
$17,490
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
7688 Main St Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1100 $3,200 $2.91 25d 1 0.04mi
116 E 82nd St Los Angeles, CA 4.0 2.0 1240 $3,750 $3.02 45d 1 0.33mi
249 E 82nd St Los Angeles, CA 4.0 2.0 1300 $2,750 $2.12 45d 1 0.35mi
8220 Wall St Los Angeles, CA 4.0 2.0 1200 $3,000 $2.50 16d 1 0.37mi
126 W 71st St Unit 1 Los Angeles, CA 2.0 2.0 1100 $2,500 $2.27 45d 1 0.39mi
8209 S Broadway Unit 8209-1 Los Angeles, CA 3.0 1.0 1000 $2,600 $2.60 20d 1 0.48mi
212 W 84th St Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 990 $3,100 $3.13 45d 1 0.52mi
321 W 83rd St Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 900 $2,800 $3.11 23d 1 0.52mi
321 W 83rd St Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 900 $2,800 $3.11 25d 1 0.52mi
8418 Main St Unit 8418 Los Angeles, CA 3.0 3.0 977 $2,695 $2.76 45d 1 0.54mi
8319 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 900 $1,995 $2.22 6d 1 0.55mi
447 W 74th St Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 1411 $2,800 $1.98 25d 1 0.55mi
263 E 84th Pl Los Angeles, CA 3.0 1.0 1450 $2,950 $2.03 16d 1 0.58mi
229 E 85th St Unit 231 12 Los Angeles, CA 3.0 1.0 950 $2,750 $2.89 45d 1 0.62mi
617 W 76th St Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1150 $3,495 $3.04 45d 1 0.68mi
617 W 76th St Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1150 $3,495 $3.04 25d 1 0.68mi
224 E 65th St Los Angeles, CA 4.0 2.0 1180 $3,700 $3.14 0d 1 0.73mi
224 E 65th St Los Angeles, CA 4.0 2.0 1180 $3,700 $3.14 22d 1 0.73mi
524 1/4 W 82nd St Los Angeles, CA 3.0 1.0 900 $2,495 $2.77 15d 1 0.73mi
520 W 82nd St Unit 520- A Los Angeles, CA 4.0 2.0 1519 $3,795 $2.50 45d 1 0.73mi
735 E 82nd St Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 913 $3,400 $3.72 45d 1 0.74mi
245 W 66th St Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 1426 $2,950 $2.07 9d 1 0.74mi
703 W 80th St Los Angeles, CA 4.0 4.0 1765 $3,900 $2.21 45d 1 0.75mi
705 W 80th St Los Angeles, CA 4.0 4.0 1710 $3,700 $2.16 45d 1 0.76mi
709 W 80th St Los Angeles, CA 4.0 2.0 1507 $3,500 $2.32 45d 1 0.76mi
707 W 80th St Unit 80703FW Los Angeles, CA 4.0 4.5 1765 $3,900 $2.21 18d 1 0.76mi
707 W 80th St Unit 80709BE Los Angeles, CA 4.0 2.0 1507 $3,500 $2.32 18d 1 0.76mi
707 W 80th St Unit 80705FE Los Angeles, CA 4.0 4.0 1710 $3,700 $2.16 18d 1 0.76mi
7712 S Hoover St Los Angeles, CA 3.0 1.0 1061 $3,650 $3.44 6d 1 0.80mi
6323 San Pedro St Unit 1/2 Los Angeles, CA 4.0 2.0 1750 $3,750 $2.14 45d 1 0.84mi
624 W 83rd St Unit 624 1/2 Los Angeles, CA 4.0 4.0 1400 $3,600 $2.57 45d 1 0.84mi
123 E 88th St Unit 1/2 Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1156 $3,550 $3.07 45d 1 0.87mi
145 E Gage Ave Los Angeles, CA 4.0 2.0 1295 $3,600 $2.78 23d 1 0.87mi
843 W 76th St Los Angeles, CA 4.0 2.0 1100 $3,900 $3.55 45d 1 0.89mi
639 E 87th St Los Angeles, CA 3.0 1.0 900 $3,650 $4.06 6d 1 0.90mi
128 E 62nd St Los Angeles, CA 4.0 2.0 1250 $3,850 $3.08 45d 1 0.91mi
649 E 87th St Los Angeles, CA 4.0 2.0 980 $3,800 $3.88 23d 1 0.91mi
848 W 79th St Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1082 $2,850 $2.63 0d 1 0.92mi
1012 E 73rd St Los Angeles, CA 3.0 3.0 1257 $3,400 $2.70 25d 1 0.94mi
909 E 83rd St Los Angeles, CA 4.0 2.0 1400 $3,888 $2.78 45d 1 0.95mi

Listing history 23 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $583,000 Active 6 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $583,000 Active 3 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $583,000 Active 2 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    remarks 287-char remark
  5. 2026-06-15
    pricedays on marketlisting id $583,000 Active 1 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $595,000 Active 92 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $595,000 Active 88 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $595,000 Active 87 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $595,000 Active 86 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $595,000 Active 83 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $595,000 Active 82 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $595,000 Active 81 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $595,000 Active 80 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $595,000 Active 79 DOM
  15. 2026-03-13
    listed $595,000 Active 269-char remark
  16. 2026-03-12
    historical
  17. 2026-01-13
    listed $628,000 Active
  18. 2026-01-13
    historical
  19. 2025-12-04
    price $637,000
  20. 2025-10-21
    listed $650,000 Active
  21. 2025-10-21
    historical
  22. 2025-08-08
    listed $665,000 Active
  23. 1980-03-11
    soldstatus $47,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast CA · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$1,639 · $137/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$4,431 · $369/mo
Expected delta
+$2,792/yr (+$233/mo · 170.3%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 21% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥88°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 7 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$61,812
− Mortgage interest
−$32,657
− Property taxes
−$1,639
− Insurance
−$2,915
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,945
− Management
−$4,945
− Depreciation
−$16,960
Taxable loss
−$2,249
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$540
After-tax cash flow
$8,129/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Los Angeles Unified
NCES district ID
0622710
Math proficiency
29% ▼ -4.00%
Reading proficiency
54% ▲ 10.00%
Median HH income
$50,403
Composite
35.67/100
National rank
#4875
State rank
#223 of 517 in CA

Livability — Los Angeles

Score
68/100
State rank
#273
US rank
#9237

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living F Crime F Employment B Housing B- Health & safety C- User ratings C-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Los Angeles, CA
County
Los Angeles County · 9,444,647 people
City population
3,838,149
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Population (ZIP)
70,065
Household income
$56,030
Rent vs Own
72.8% rent · 27.2% own
Severe rent burden
4550.0

Population outlook (Los Angeles County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
10,940,515 people
By 2030
11,256,481 · +2.9%
By 2040
11,729,929 · +7.2%
By 2050
11,948,407 · +9.2%
By 2075
11,818,114 · +8.0%
By 2100
10,842,928 · -0.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Hispanic (81%)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 81% Two or more races 20% Black 16% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 51%
Common ancestry
British 1%
Foreign-born
40% · Canada
Languages at home
24% English-only · Spanish 75%

Political lean MEDSL · Los Angeles

2024 margin
Solid D (+32.9) · D 64.8% · R 31.9% · Other 3.3%
2008→2024 swing
-7.4pp toward R · 2008: 40.4pp · 2024: 32.9pp
All cycles
2024: D+32.9 2020: D+44.2 2016: D+48.0 2012: D+40.0 2008: D+40.4

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -785.95%
Current HPI
512.5667
Rent YoY
▲ 0.11%
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+1140.4% since first listed
11 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-15 Listed $583,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-06-13 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2026-03-13 Listed $595,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-03-12 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2026-01-13 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2026-01-13 Listed $628,000 CRMLS
  • 2025-12-04 Price Changed $637,000 CRMLS
  • 2025-10-21 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2025-10-21 Listed $650,000 CRMLS
  • 2025-08-08 Listed $665,000 CRMLS
  • 1980-03-11 Sold (Public Records) $47,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+1.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,639 · +4.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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