Fourplex
6047 Dennison · East 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 93°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 21 days/yr
Wind risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Unhealthy air days now
- 9 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 10 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the D 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 +21.6/30.0
- DSCR +6.9/10.0
- 1% rule +5.4/10.0
- Livability +3.0/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Schools +2.1/10.0
- Rent growth +0.8/5.0
- ARV discount +0.0/15.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$1,199,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 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
FIXER OPPORTUNITY | VALUE-ADD 4-UNIT Rare investor opportunity in Montebello. All 4 units delivered vacant, allowing immediate renovation and ability to set market rents. Estimated ARV of $1,450,000 with a $175,000 price reduction reflecting unfinished work. Property requires completion, including main electrical panels, water heaters, and space heaters, plus general finishing. Ideal for fix & flip, buy & hold, or income-producing rental. Potential to convert 4 garages into ADUs (buyer to verify). Property sold as-is. Cash or hard money preferred.
Key facts
- Requires completion
- Water heaters
- Set market rents
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 4 × 6-bed/4.0-bath units multifamily listed at $1.20M.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($22k/yr) — positive. Per door: $453/mo.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($12k rent vs $1.20M).
- Recommended offer: $1.13M (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 8.1% vs local median 3.7% in East 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 60/100 on livability (#594 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, schools B+; Watch: employment C-, health & safety D, crime F.
- Montebello Unified (suburban): math 17% / reading 32% proficiency, ranked #419 of 517 in CA (top 81%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 76% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Market conditions: Rents falling (-7.0%/yr); 52 active listings in the ZIP; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $12,413/mo this rent would consume 219% of the median local household income ($68k/yr) (locally 2612% 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 $8k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $36k 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 71 days — a 6% lower offer ($1.13M) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- Current owner paid $1.02M; 17% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1930 — 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.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 71 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- 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 1930 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
- 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?
- The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
- 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
- 1.04% ✓
- Cap rate
- 8.11%
- Cash-on-cash
- 6.48%
- DSCR
- 1.29
- GRM
- 8.0
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $958,392
- List price
- $1,199,000
- Delta
- 25.11%
- Verdict
- OVERPRICED
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 4 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 757 Leonard Ave | 0.23mi | 7/5.0 (-1) | 3,264 (-6%) | 2mo | $855,000 | $262 | 68 |
| 6057 Allston St | 0.12mi | 7/5.0 (-1) | 3,681 (+5%) | 13mo | $995,000 | $270 | 66 |
| 6053 Allston St | 0.12mi | 7/5.0 (-1) | 3,681 (+5%) | 13mo | $995,000 | $270 | 66 |
| 938 Hendricks Ave | 0.10mi | 7/4.0 (-1) | 3,032 (-13%) | 17mo | $900,000 | $297 | 54 |
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
- -9.7%
- Equity multiple
- 0.66×
- Total profit
- $-115,223
- Equity at exit
- $178,775
- IRR
- -4.8%
- Equity multiple
- 0.73×
- Total profit
- $-92,244
- Equity at exit
- $103,668
Cash invested: $335,720 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
- State California
- 18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 90022
- Rents YoY
- -7.0%
- Active inventory
- 52
- Price-to-rent
- 32.2×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $12,413 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$6,288
- Tax from tax record
- −$1,207 /mo · $14,478/yr
- Insurance
- −$500
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$2,607
- Net cashflow
- $1,812
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $2,491 | -5% $2,152 | +0% $1,812 | +5% $1,473 | +10% $1,134 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $832 | -5% $1,322 | +0% $1,812 | +5% $2,303 | +10% $2,793 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $2,416 | -0.5pp $2,117 | base $1,812 | +0.5pp $1,502 | +1.0pp $1,186 |
4-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4× units | 6 | 4 | $12,412 |
| #1 | 6 | 4 | $3,103 |
| #2 | 6 | 4 | $3,103 |
| #3 | 6 | 4 | $3,103 |
| #4 | 6 | 4 | $3,103 |
| Total (4 units) | $12,413 | ||
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
- $299,750
- Closing costs
- $35,970
- 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
- —
- 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
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Listing history 18 events
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2026-06-18days on market $1,199,000 Active 71 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $1,199,000 Active 70 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $1,199,000 Active 69 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $1,199,000 Active 68 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $1,199,000 Active 66 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $1,199,000 Active 65 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $1,199,000 Active 62 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $1,199,000 Active 61 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $1,199,000 Active 60 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $1,199,000 Active 57 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $1,199,000 Active 56 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $1,199,000 Active 55 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $1,199,000 Active 54 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $1,199,000 Active 53 DOM
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2026-05-19price $1,199,000 566-char remark
Show marketing remark (566 chars)
FIXER OPPORTUNITY | VALUE-ADD 4-UNIT Rare investor opportunity in Montebello. All 4 units delivered vacant, allowing immediate renovation and ability to set market rents. Estimated ARV of $1,450,000 with a $175,000 price reduction reflecting unfinished work. Property requires completion, including main electrical panels, water heaters, and space heaters, plus general finishing. Ideal for fix & flip, buy & hold, or income-producing rental. Potential to convert 4 garages into ADUs (buyer to verify). Property sold as-is. Cash or hard money preferred.
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2026-04-08$1,250,000 Active 566-char remark
Show marketing remark (566 chars)
FIXER OPPORTUNITY | VALUE-ADD 4-UNIT Rare investor opportunity in Montebello. All 4 units delivered vacant, allowing immediate renovation and ability to set market rents. Estimated ARV of $1,450,000 with a $175,000 price reduction reflecting unfinished work. Property requires completion, including main electrical panels, water heaters, and space heaters, plus general finishing. Ideal for fix & flip, buy & hold, or income-producing rental. Potential to convert 4 garages into ADUs (buyer to verify). Property sold as-is. Cash or hard money preferred.
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2024-11-13soldstatus $1,025,000
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1974-09-25soldstatus $44,000
ⓘ 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
- $14,478 · $1,207/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $14,478 · $1,207/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 ≥93°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 1/10 Low
- Air quality 6/10 Major 9 unhealthy d/yr today · 10 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
- $148,956
- − Mortgage interest
- −$67,163
- − Property taxes
- −$14,478
- − Insurance
- −$5,995
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$11,916
- − Management
- −$11,916
- − Depreciation
- −$34,880
- Taxable income
- $2,607
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$626
- After-tax cash flow
- $21,124/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
- Montebello Unified
- NCES district ID
- 0625470
- Math proficiency
- 17% ▼ -7.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 32% ▼ -5.00%
- Median HH income
- $45,250
- Composite
- 21.13/100
- National rank
- #8433
- State rank
- #419 of 517 in CA
Livability — East Los Angeles
- Score
- 60/100
- State rank
- #594
- US rank
- #19237
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- East Los Angeles, CA
- County
- Los Angeles County · 9,444,647 people
- City population
- 108,740
- Metro
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Population (ZIP)
- 60,343
- Household income
- $67,967
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 2612.0
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 (97%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Hispanic / Latino 97% Two or more races 20% Native American 3% White 1% Asian 1%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 87%
- Foreign-born
- 39% · Canada, Vietnam, China
- Languages at home
- 17% English-only · Spanish 82% Chinese 1%
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
- ▼ -679.87%
- Current HPI
- 406.888
- Rent YoY
- ▼ -7.00%
- 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
+2625.0% since first listed4 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-19 Price Changed $1,199,000 CRMLS
- 2026-04-08 Listed $1,250,000 CRMLS
- 2024-11-13 Sold (Public Records) $1,025,000 Public Records
- 1974-09-25 Sold (Public Records) $44,000 Public Records
Property tax history
+11.6%/yrLatest (2025): $14,478 · -5.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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