Fourplex
746 E 32nd St · Los Angeles, CA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $659 – $1,223
Heat risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 91°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 22 days/yr
Wind risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 5/10 · Moderate
- Unhealthy air days now
- 7 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 7 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the B 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 +28.6/30.0
- ARV discount +14.3/15.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- 1% rule +7.3/10.0
- Schools +3.6/10.0
- Livability +3.4/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Rent growth +0.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$699,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Multi-family units
County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 4 units. confirmed
Listing remarks MLS
Attention investors this is your opportunity to own 4 units in Los Angeles. Very good condition 1 bedroom, 1 bath each unit. All the units are occupied, tenants pay on time.
Key facts
- Brand new roof
- Turnkey quadruplex
- Conveniently located
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Property features AI
Finance
- Other: One building on the parcel; Management company listed as Ever
- Financial info: Gross income reported approximately $44,772; Gross operating income approximately $42,534; Net operating income approximately $36,000; Total annual expenses approximately $7,200; Cap rate about 5.1; Gross rent multiplier about 16.18; Current rents (actual): Unit rents reported $883, $948, $950, $950; Projected rent per unit listed at $1,900
- HOA & community: Four units in the complex
Exterior
- Parking: On-street parking; Uncovered private parking spaces (8 open spaces total)
- Utilities: Gas water heater
- Home design: Residential income property; Two-level building
- Construction: Stucco exterior
- Exterior features: No other structures; Zoned LARD1.5
Interior
- Kitchen: Kitchens in each unit (appliances not specified)
- Bedrooms: Four 1‑bedroom units
- Bathrooms: Four 1‑bath units
- Heating & cooling: Wall heat; No central cooling
- Interior features: Wall heating; Gas water heater
- Laundry & utility: Water heaters present
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 4 × 1-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $699k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($28k/yr) — positive. Per door: $574/mo.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($9k rent vs $699k).
- Recommended offer: $689k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 10.2% 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 falling (-8.2%/yr); 126 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $8,629/mo this rent would consume 175% of the median local household income ($59k/yr) (locally 5930% 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 $5k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $21k 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
- It's been on market 17 days — a 2% lower offer ($689k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 3 sale attempts since 10y ago 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 $450k; list at $699k implies a 55% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1912 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
- Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→22/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
- What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
- Built in 1912 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.23% ✓
- Cap rate
- 10.23%
- Cash-on-cash
- 14.07%
- DSCR
- 1.63
- GRM
- 6.8
CMA / ARV
- ARV (on-the-fly)
- $823,296
- Comps found
- 2
Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 E 35th St | 0.44mi | 4/4.0 | 3,128 (-3%) | 3mo | $800,000 | $256 | 72 |
| 317 E 36th St | 0.40mi | 4/4.0 | 2,868 (-11%) | 4mo | $695,000 | $242 | 60 |
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 · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 1.0%
- Equity multiple
- 1.04×
- Total profit
- $7,546
- Equity at exit
- $104,223
- IRR
- 7.5%
- Equity multiple
- 1.49×
- Total profit
- $96,807
- Equity at exit
- $60,437
Cash invested: $195,720 (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
ZIP-level market 90011
- Rents YoY
- -8.2%
- Active inventory
- 126
- Price-to-rent
- 27.0×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $8,629 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$3,666
- Tax from tax record
- −$565 /mo · $6,782/yr
- Insurance
- −$291
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$1,812
- Net cashflow
- $2,295
Break-even live
4-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4× units | 1 | 1 | $8,628 |
| #1 | 1 | 1 | $2,157 |
| #2 | 1 | 1 | $2,157 |
| #3 | 1 | 1 | $2,157 |
| #4 | 1 | 1 | $2,157 |
| Total (4 units) | $8,629 | ||
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
- $174,750
- Closing costs
- $20,970
- Reserves months
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- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 9 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 839 E 32nd St Unit 32(841) Los Angeles, CA | 5.0 | 4.0 | 2150 | $4,000 | $1.86 | 24d | 1 | 0.11mi |
| 839 E 32nd St Los Angeles, CA | 5.0 | 4.0 | 2150 | $4,000 | $1.86 | 16d | 1 | 0.11mi |
| 2823 Maple Ave Los Angeles, CA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2499 | $3,700 | $1.48 | 24d | 1 | 0.43mi |
| 225 E 30th St Unit 225 1/2 Los Angeles, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 4346 | $3,100 | $0.71 | 43d | 1 | 0.48mi |
| 215 E 29th St Unit 1 Los Angeles, CA | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4000 | $750 | $0.19 | 24d | 1 | 0.51mi |
| 145 E 36th St Unit 145 Los Angeles, CA | 5.0 | 3.0 | 4500 | $5,400 | $1.20 | 24d | 1 | 0.53mi |
| 1265 E Adams Blvd Unit 1 Los Angeles, CA | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4000 | $749 | $0.19 | 24d | 1 | 0.73mi |
| 213 W 43rd St Los Angeles, CA | 5.0 | 4.0 | 2302 | $4,200 | $1.82 | 4d | 1 | 1.05mi |
| 1635 E 33rd St Los Angeles, CA | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3000 | $750 | $0.25 | 24d | 1 | 1.12mi |
Listing history 12 events
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2026-06-18days on market $699,000 Active 17 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $699,000 Active 16 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $699,000 Active 15 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $699,000 Active 14 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $699,000 Active 12 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $699,000 Active 8 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $699,000 Active 7 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $699,000 Active 6 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $699,000 Active 3 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $699,000 Active 2 DOM
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2026-06-02remarks 699-char remark
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2026-06-02$699,000 Active 1 DOM
ⓘ 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
- $6,782 · $565/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $6,782 · $565/mo
- Expected delta
- $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥91°F today · 22 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
- $103,548
- − Mortgage interest
- −$39,155
- − Property taxes
- −$6,782
- − Insurance
- −$3,495
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$8,284
- − Management
- −$8,284
- − Depreciation
- −$20,335
- Taxable income
- $17,214
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$4,131
- After-tax cash flow
- $23,407/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
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)
- 100,113
- Household income
- $59,017
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 5930.0
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 (92%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Hispanic / Latino 92% Two or more races 26% Black 6% Native American 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 67%
- Foreign-born
- 45% · Canada, South Korea
- Languages at home
- 13% English-only · Spanish 86%
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
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -636.62%
- Current HPI
- 477.6496
- Rent YoY
- ▼ -8.20%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 27 | $1,492B |
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| Financial Services | 3 | $174B |
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| Retail | 3 | $44B |
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| Insurance | 3 | $26B |
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| Media / Entertainment | 2 | $115B |
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| Pharmaceuticals / Biotech | 2 | $62B |
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Price history
+437.7% since first listed12 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-30 Listed $699,000 TheMLS
- 2016-11-30 Sold (MLS) $450,000 SDMLS
- 2016-11-30 Sold (MLS) $450,000 CRMLS
- 2016-11-29 Sold (Public Records) $450,000 Public Records
- 2016-10-14 Pending — CRMLS
- 2016-10-07 Sold (MLS) $450,000 CRMLS
- 2016-08-26 Pending — CRMLS
- 2016-08-17 Delisted — CRMLS
- 2016-07-19 Listed $450,000 CRMLS
- 2016-07-16 Listed $450,000 SDMLS
- 1994-05-31 Sold (Public Records) $145,000 Public Records
- 1993-09-01 Sold (Public Records) $130,000 Public Records
Property tax history
+6.4%/yrLatest (2025): $6,782 · +2.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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