🏷️ Likely Rental
139 E 41st Pl · 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 88°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 +29.2/30.0
- ARV discount +15.0/15.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- 1% rule +8.3/10.0
- 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
$569,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Multi-family units
County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 3 units. confirmed
Listing remarks MLS
Attention all agents and investors! This is a one of a kind investment opportunity, priced to sell. This triplex features one unit with 3 bedrooms/2 bath and two units with two bedrooms/one bath. Each unit has separate electric meters. Great income property. All three units are tenant occupied.
Key facts
- South la triplex
- One mile from usc
- Walkable to metro
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Property features AI
Finance
- Financial info: Total building area 2,320; Total # of units: 3; Gross scheduled income: $53,400; Gross operating income: $50,730; Gross income: $53,400; Net operating income: $31,730; Operating expenses: $19,000; Total expenses: $7,200; Expense breakdown: Insurance $3,000; Water/Sewer $2,400; Electric $600; Trash $1,200; Gross multiplier: 10.65; Vacancy allowance: 2,670; Rent control applies; Current rents by unit: Unit 1 — $1,050; Unit 2 — $1,400; Unit 3 — $2,000
- HOA & community: Street lighting; Urban community
Exterior
- Parking: Total of 6 parking spaces; Assigned on-site parking; Each unit includes garage space(s): Unit 1 — 1 garage space, Unit 2 — 1 garage space, Unit 3 — 2 garage spaces
- Utilities: Public sewer; District/public water; Natural gas connected; Electricity connected; Single water meter; three separate gas meters; three separate electric meters
- Home design: Attached property; 2 stories; No ADU
- Construction: Year built (from assessor); 2+ common walls
- Exterior features: No pool
Interior
- Kitchen: Water heater unit; Microwave; Refrigerator; Gas range and gas oven; Dishwasher
- Bedrooms: Unit 1: 1 bedroom; Unit 2: 2 bedrooms; Unit 3: 3 bedrooms
- Bathrooms: Unit 1: 1 bathroom; Unit 2: 1 bathroom; Unit 3: 2 bathrooms
- Heating & cooling: Central cooling; Central furnace heating
- Interior features: Ground-level entry; Updated / Remodeled condition
- Laundry & utility: In-unit laundry in individual room
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 1×3.0bd/2.0ba + 2×2.0bd/1.0ba units multifamily listed at $569k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($24k/yr) — positive. Per door: $662/mo.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($8k rent vs $569k).
- Cap rate 10.5% 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); 125 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 67% 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 $7,554/mo this rent would consume 154% 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 $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 12 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
- 13 sale attempts since 26y 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.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1913 — 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 1913 — 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
- 1.33% ✓
- Cap rate
- 10.48%
- Cash-on-cash
- 14.95%
- DSCR
- 1.67
- GRM
- 6.3
CMA / ARV
- ARV (on-the-fly)
- $962,800
- Comps found
- 6
Show comp detail 6 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 W 42nd Pl | 0.33mi | 7/3.0 | 2,544 (+10%) | 9mo | $675,000 | $265 | 57 |
| 232 W 40th Pl | 0.29mi | 8/4.0 (+1) | 2,407 (+4%) | 22mo | $1,000,000 | $415 | 57 |
| 835 E 41st St | 0.66mi | 6/— (-1) | 2,376 (+2%) | 5mo | $390,000 | $164 | 56 |
| 731 E 41st Pl | 0.55mi | 6/4.0 (-1) | 2,080 (-10%) | 1mo | $1,045,000 | $502 | 51 |
| 242 -244 W 43rd St | 0.35mi | 6/4.0 (-1) | 2,566 (+11%) | 14mo | $775,000 | $302 | 50 |
| 528 W 43rd St | 0.67mi | 6/4.0 (-1) | 2,000 (-14%) | 7mo | $965,000 | $483 | 35 |
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
- 2.1%
- Equity multiple
- 1.08×
- Total profit
- $12,239
- Equity at exit
- $84,840
- IRR
- 8.4%
- Equity multiple
- 1.56×
- Total profit
- $88,496
- Equity at exit
- $49,197
Cash invested: $159,320 (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
- 125
- Price-to-rent
- 17.2×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $7,554 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$2,984
- Tax from tax record
- −$762 /mo · $9,139/yr
- Insurance
- −$237
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$1,586
- Net cashflow
- $1,985
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $2,307 | -5% $2,146 | +0% $1,985 | +5% $1,824 | +10% $1,663 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $1,388 | -5% $1,687 | +0% $1,985 | +5% $2,284 | +10% $2,582 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $2,272 | -0.5pp $2,130 | base $1,985 | +0.5pp $1,838 | +1.0pp $1,688 |
3-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1× unit | 3.0 | 2 | $2,761 |
| 2× units | 2.0 | 1 | $4,792 |
| #2 | 2.0 | 1 | $2,396 |
| #3 | 2.0 | 1 | $2,396 |
| Total (3 units) | $7,554 | ||
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
- $142,250
- Closing costs
- $17,070
- 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 3 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3839 Woodlawn Ave Unit 1/2 Los Angeles, CA | 6.0 | 3.0 | 1915 | $4,500 | $2.35 | 5d | 1 | 0.28mi |
| 417 W 52nd Pl Los Angeles, CA | 8.0 | 2.0 | 1696 | $5,500 | $3.24 | 45d | 1 | 1.03mi |
| 1100 W 48th St Los Angeles, CA | 6.0 | 2.0 | 1690 | $5,995 | $3.55 | 45d | 1 | 1.39mi |
Listing history 8 events
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2026-06-21days on market $569,000 Active 12 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $569,000 Active 9 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $569,000 Active 8 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $569,000 Active 7 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $569,000 Active 6 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $569,000 Active 4 DOM
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2026-06-10remarks 699-char remark
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2026-06-10$569,000 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
- $9,139 · $762/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $9,139 · $762/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 ≥88°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
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $90,648
- − Mortgage interest
- −$31,873
- − Property taxes
- −$9,139
- − Insurance
- −$2,845
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$7,252
- − Management
- −$7,252
- − Depreciation
- −$16,553
- Taxable income
- $15,735
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$3,776
- After-tax cash flow
- $20,045/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
+184.5% since first listed43 events — show timeline
- 2026-06-09 Listed $569,000 CRMLS
- 2023-05-26 Sold (Public Records) $575,000 Public Records
- 2022-12-23 Listing Removed — CRMLS
- 2022-12-12 Price Changed $734,500 CRMLS
- 2022-11-18 Price Changed $749,500 CRMLS
- 2022-11-07 Listed $800,000 CRMLS
- 2020-11-20 Sold (MLS) $590,000 CRMLS
- 2020-11-20 Sold (MLS) $590,000 CRMLS
- 2020-11-18 Sold (Public Records) $590,000 Public Records
- 2020-10-20 Pending — CRMLS
- 2020-10-20 Pending — CRMLS
- 2020-08-26 Listed $600,000 CRMLS
- 2020-08-25 Listed $600,000 CRMLS
- 2016-06-08 Sold (Public Records) $472,000 Public Records
- 2016-06-08 Sold (MLS) $472,000 SDMLS
- 2016-06-08 Sold (MLS) $472,000 TheMLS
- 2016-04-26 Pending — TheMLS
- 2016-03-10 Listed $495,000 TheMLS
- 2016-03-10 Listed $495,000 SDMLS
- 2009-10-23 Sold (Public Records) $270,000 Public Records
- 2009-09-01 Delisted — TheMLS
- 2009-04-21 Relisted — TheMLS
- 2009-03-16 Delisted — TheMLS
- 2009-01-22 Price Changed — TheMLS
- 2009-01-12 Price Changed — TheMLS
- 2008-11-07 Price Changed — TheMLS
- 2008-05-20 Listed — TheMLS
- 2007-05-01 Delisted — TheMLS
- 2006-11-27 Listed — TheMLS
- 2006-06-05 Sold (MLS) $565,000 TheMLS
- 2006-05-09 Sold (Public Records) $565,000 Public Records
- 2006-03-16 Delisted — TheMLS
- 2006-03-05 Listed $555,000 TheMLS
- 2004-01-22 Sold (Public Records) $352,500 Public Records
- 2003-03-14 Sold (Public Records) $250,000 Public Records
- 2003-03-14 Sold (MLS) $250,000 TheMLS
- 2002-11-27 Delisted — TheMLS
- 2002-10-31 Listed $249,800 TheMLS
- 2002-09-03 Sold (MLS) $175,000 CRMLS
- 2002-05-23 Listed $160,000 CRMLS
- 2000-06-05 Listing Removed — CRMLS
- 2000-02-05 Listed $245,000 CRMLS
- 1997-03-05 Sold (Public Records) $200,000 Public Records
Property tax history
+1.4%/yrLatest (2025): $9,139 · +8.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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