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15022 Vanowen St 15-Plex
C Composite 57.97
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 +22.7/30.0
  • ARV discount +10.9/15.0
  • DSCR +7.3/10.0
  • 1% rule +5.4/10.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$5,350,000

15022 Vanowen St · Los Angeles, CA 91405
46 bd · 32.0 ba · 23,782 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 100 Days on market
Built 1971 0.48 ac lot $225/sqft · 8% below area Est $5786k · 8% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 15 units. confirmed

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Key facts

  • 0.48 acre lot
  • Parking
  • Built 1971

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 15 × 3-bed/?-bath units multifamily listed at $5.35M.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $9k ($111k/yr) — positive. Per door: $616/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($56k rent vs $5.35M).
  • Recommended offer: $4.87M (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 8.4% 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 soft (-1.3%/yr); 76 active listings in the ZIP; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $55,643/mo this rent would consume 1062% of the median local household income ($63k/yr) (locally 4944% 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 $37k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $160k 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 100 days — a 9% lower offer ($4.87M) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • Current owner paid $3.40M; list at $5.35M implies a 57% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • 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 $4,868,500 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 100 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  4. Built in 1971 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  7. 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?
  8. 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?
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
1.04%
Cap rate
8.37%
Cash-on-cash
7.40%
DSCR
1.33
GRM
8.0

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$5,786,427
List price
$5,350,000
Delta
-7.54%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
9 within 2.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-8.3%
Equity multiple
0.70×
Total profit
$-442,162
Equity at exit
$797,702
10-year hold
IRR
-3.0%
Equity multiple
0.83×
Total profit
$-259,799
Equity at exit
$462,570

Cash invested: $1,498,000 (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 91405

Rents YoY
-1.3%
Active inventory
76
Price-to-rent
120.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$55,643 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$28,056
Tax from tax record
$4,435 /mo · $53,216/yr
Insurance
$2,229
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$11,685
Net cashflow
$9,238

Break-even live

Break-even rent $43,949
Max offer price $5,350,000
Occupancy floor 78%

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (15 units) $55,643

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
$1,337,500
Closing costs
$160,500
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.

Listing history 22 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $5,350,000 Active 100 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $5,350,000 Active 99 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $5,350,000 Active 98 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $5,350,000 Active 97 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $5,350,000 Active 95 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $5,350,000 Active 91 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $5,350,000 Active 90 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $5,350,000 Active 89 DOM
  9. 2026-06-04
    days on market $5,350,000 Active 86 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $5,350,000 Active 85 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $5,350,000 Active 84 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $5,350,000 Active 83 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $5,350,000 Active 82 DOM
  14. 2026-04-08
    price $5,350,000
  15. 2026-03-10
    listed $5,600,000 Active
  16. 2013-10-18
    soldstatus $3,400,000
  17. 2005-06-24
    soldstatus $2,800,020
  18. 1994-12-30
    soldstatus $772,500
  19. 1986-09-30
    soldstatus $1,395,000
  20. 1985-05-17
    soldstatus $1,200,000
  21. 1984-02-17
    soldstatus $1,035,000
  22. 1984-02-17
    soldstatus $1,035,000

ⓘ 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
$53,216 · $4,435/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$53,216 · $4,435/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 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 24% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 7 unhealthy d/yr today · 8 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
$667,716
− Mortgage interest
−$299,683
− Property taxes
−$53,216
− Insurance
−$26,750
− Repairs & maintenance
−$53,417
− Management
−$53,417
− Depreciation
−$155,636
Taxable income
$25,595
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$6,143
After-tax cash flow
$104,714/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)
56,033
Household income
$62,900
Rent vs Own
72.7% rent · 27.3% own
Severe rent burden
4944.0

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
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 60% White 23% Two or more races 20% Asian 9% Black 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 28%
Common ancestry
Scotch-Irish 1% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
47% · Canada, South Korea, China
Languages at home
26% English-only · Spanish 55% Other Indo-European 10% Tagalog/Filipino 3%

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
▼ -852.77%
Current HPI
545.8158
Rent YoY
▼ -1.26%
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

+416.9% since first listed
9 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-08 Price Changed $5,350,000 TheMLS
  • 2026-03-10 Listed $5,600,000 TheMLS
  • 2013-10-18 Sold (Public Records) $3,400,000 Public Records
  • 2005-06-24 Sold (Public Records) $2,800,020 Public Records
  • 1994-12-30 Sold (Public Records) $772,500 Public Records
  • 1986-09-30 Sold (Public Records) $1,395,000 Public Records
  • 1985-05-17 Sold (Public Records) $1,200,000 Public Records
  • 1984-02-17 Sold (Public Records) $1,035,000 Public Records
  • 1984-02-17 Sold (Public Records) $1,035,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+2.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $53,216 · +1.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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