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2530 Hyperion Fourplex
B- Composite 66.01
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 +22.4/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • DSCR +7.2/10.0
  • Schools +6.9/10.0
  • 1% rule +5.9/10.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.1/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.2/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$1,500,000

2530 Hyperion · Los Angeles, CA 90027
13 bd · 8.0 ba · 4,200 sqft · MultiFamily · 40 Days on market
Built 1936 Fair condition 7,896 sqft lot $357/sqft · 21% below area Est $1.906M · 21% under

🖨 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

Rare mixed-use investment and owner-user opportunity with flexible LAC2 zoning (Mixed Use Commercial/Office/Residential). This unique freestanding property consists of two separate structures connected by a steel catwalk, offering exceptional versatility for a variety of commercial, office, residential, wellness, recovery, retail, or professional uses (buyer to verify all permitted uses with local authorities). The property features approximately 17 total rooms, including 12–13 private rooms/offices, 2–3 dedicated office spaces, a reception/frontage area, 3 full bathrooms, multiple utility rooms, a laundry room, and a spacious common/family gathering area.

Key facts

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Flexible zoning
  • Tile flooring

Tags

MIXED USE INVESTMENTFLEXIBLE ZONINGTWO SEPARATE STRUCTURESCOMMERCIAL GRADE KITCHENTILE FLOORINGOUTDOOR FIREPLACE

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4 × 3-bed/?-bath units multifamily listed at $1.50M. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($30k/yr) — positive. Per door: $624/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($16k rent vs $1.50M).
  • Recommended offer: $1.46M (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 8.3% 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-, crime F, cost of living 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.
  • Zoned schools: Ivanhoe Elementary (429 students, 12% FRL); Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet (1,722 students, 72% FRL); John Marshall Senior High (math 57% / reading 80%, grade B, #133 of 1,170 statewide, top 11%, 1,950 students, 72% FRL) — zoned schools average 52% FRL vs 67% district-wide (15 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 68% at this address vs 42% district-wide (+27 pts) — the actual schools serving this property are materially stronger than the Los Angeles Unified average implies; a family-tenant draw the district grade alone would hide.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.3%/yr); 163 active listings in the ZIP; solid renter incomes; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $4,071/mo per unit this rent would consume 52% of the median local household income ($95k/yr) — 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 $10k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $45k 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 40 days — a 3% lower offer ($1.46M) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1936 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $1,455,000 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 40 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% 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. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  5. Built in 1936 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  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
1.09%
Cap rate
8.29%
Cash-on-cash
7.14%
DSCR
1.32
GRM
7.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$1,906,246
List price
$1,500,000
Delta
-21.31%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
732 N Kingsley 2.23mi 11/6.5 (-2) 4,543 (+8%) 2mo $1,200,000 $264 34
4202 Lexington Ave 1.03mi 12/6.0 (-1) 4,264 (+2%) 50mo $1,785,000 $419 30
639 Robinson St 1.77mi 11/6.0 (-2) 4,073 (-3%) 16mo $2,710,000 $665 29
803 N Kingsley Dr 2.23mi 14/16.0 (+1) 5,390 (+28%) 8mo $2,215,820 $411 13
2350 Teviot St 0.97mi 12/7.0 (-1) 5,146 (+22%) 44mo $1,999,999 $389 11
820 Coronado Ter 1.99mi 12/12.0 (-1) 4,619 (+10%) 46mo $2,125,000 $460 8
619 N La Fayette Park Pl 1.93mi 11/6.0 (-2) 3,694 (-12%) 52mo $2,825,000 $765 7
1245 N Harvard Blvd 1.94mi 11/7.0 (-2) 5,000 (+19%) 37mo $1,750,000 $350 6
543 N Virgil Ave 1.85mi 11/9.0 (-2) 4,888 (+16%) 52mo $2,900,000 $593 6
1256 Mariposa St 2.19mi 11/11.0 (-2) 4,711 (+12%) 44mo $2,250,000 $478 5
1236 N Edgemont St 1.52mi 11/5.0 (-2) 4,820 (+15%) 55mo $2,300,000 $477 0
4342 Burns Ave 1.51mi 12/12.0 (-1) 5,386 (+28%) 50mo $2,175,000 $404 0

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 · 2.32% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-6.1%
Equity multiple
0.77×
Total profit
$-94,824
Equity at exit
$223,655
10-year hold
IRR
2.7%
Equity multiple
1.19×
Total profit
$78,453
Equity at exit
$129,693

Cash invested: $420,000 (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 90027

Rents YoY
2.3%
Active inventory
163
Price-to-rent
30.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$16,283 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$7,866
Tax est. 1.5%
$1,875 /mo · $22,500/yr
Insurance
$625
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$3,419
Net cashflow
$2,497

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (4 units) $16,283

Break-even live

Break-even rent $13,122
Max offer price $1,500,000
Occupancy floor 80%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $3,534 -5% $3,016 +0% $2,497 +5% $1,979 +10% $1,461
Rent -10% $1,211 -5% $1,854 +0% $2,497 +5% $3,141 +10% $3,784
Rate -1.0pp $3,253 -0.5pp $2,879 base $2,497 +0.5pp $2,109 +1.0pp $1,713

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
$375,000
Closing costs
$45,000
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 6 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2383 Panorama Ter Los Angeles, CA 5.0 3.0 3200 $15,000 $4.69 51d 1 0.22mi
4075 Los Nietos Dr Los Angeles, CA 6.0 5.0 2969 $13,000 $4.38 93d 1 0.47mi
1954 Redesdale Ave Los Angeles, CA 5.0 4.0 4973 $14,999 $3.02 25d 1 0.81mi
1781 N Benton Way Los Angeles, CA 5.0 3.0 2904 $7,500 $2.58 93d 1 1.20mi
1949 N Catalina St Los Angeles, CA 6.0 5.0 3881 $13,300 $3.43 93d 1 1.29mi
2441 Glendower Ave Los Angeles, CA 5.0 4.0 3374 $11,995 $3.56 67d 1 1.31mi

Property features AI

Finance

Other
Total of 2 separate unitsCommon wall: 1 common wallNo ADU

Exterior

Utilities
Public sewerDistrict/public waterOne separate water meterOne separate gas meterOne separate electric meter
Home design
Attached propertySingle-story (1 total story)Entry level: 1
Construction
Two buildingsTotal building area approximately 4,200
Exterior features
No poolStreet lighting in the communityIrregular-shaped lot

Interior

Bedrooms
Unit 1: 6 bedroomsUnit 2: 7 bedrooms
Bathrooms
Unit 1: 4 bathrooms (2 full, 2 three-quarter)Unit 2: 4 bathrooms (3 full, 1 three-quarter)
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Interior features
One-level homeEntry on main levelForced air heating
Laundry & utility
Laundry available (see remarks)

Listing history 30 events

  1. 2026-07-10
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 40 DOM
  2. 2026-07-09
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 39 DOM
  3. 2026-07-07
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 37 DOM
  4. 2026-07-06
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 36 DOM
  5. 2026-07-06
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 35 DOM
  6. 2026-07-05
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 34 DOM
  7. 2026-07-03
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 33 DOM
  8. 2026-07-02
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 32 DOM
  9. 2026-07-01
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 31 DOM
  10. 2026-06-30
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 30 DOM
  11. 2026-06-29
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 29 DOM
  12. 2026-06-28
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 28 DOM
  13. 2026-06-27
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 27 DOM
  14. 2026-06-26
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 26 DOM
  15. 2026-06-24
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 24 DOM
  16. 2026-06-22
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 22 DOM
  17. 2026-06-21
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 21 DOM
  18. 2026-06-18
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 18 DOM
  19. 2026-06-17
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 17 DOM
  20. 2026-06-16
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 16 DOM
  21. 2026-06-15
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 15 DOM
  22. 2026-06-13
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 13 DOM
  23. 2026-06-09
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 9 DOM
  24. 2026-06-08
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 8 DOM
  25. 2026-06-07
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 7 DOM
  26. 2026-06-04
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 4 DOM
  27. 2026-06-03
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 3 DOM
  28. 2026-06-02
    days on market $1,500,000 Active 2 DOM
  29. 2026-06-01
    remarks 687-char remark
  30. 2026-06-01
    listed $1,500,000 Active 1 DOM

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

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$195,396
− Mortgage interest
−$84,023
− Property taxes
−$22,500
− Insurance
−$7,500
− Repairs & maintenance
−$15,632
− Management
−$15,632
− Depreciation
−$43,636
Taxable income
$6,473
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,554
After-tax cash flow
$28,415/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 1 photo

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab Est. rehab $105,000–$189,000 screening

The property requires significant repairs and updates to its exterior and interior, including roof, siding, landscaping, and interior finishes. These improvements will significantly enhance its resale and rental value.

Repairs flagged

  • Major roof — Significant damage visible in the independent image.
  • Major exterior siding — Significant wear and tear visible in the independent image.
  • Major landscaping — Overgrown and in need of maintenance as shown in the independent image.
  • Major interior walls/paint — No photos provided, but the exterior suggests a need for significant interior updates.
  • Major HVAC/mechanicals — No photos provided, but the exterior suggests a need for significant interior updates.
  • Major flooring — No photos provided, but the exterior suggests a need for significant interior updates.
  • Major windows — No photos provided, but the exterior suggests a need for significant interior updates.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both roof repair — Fixing the roof will improve both resale and rental value.
  • Both exterior siding repair — Repairing the siding will improve both resale and rental value.
  • Both landscaping — A well-maintained landscape will improve both resale and rental value.
  • Both interior paint and updates — Updating the interior will improve both resale and rental value.
  • Both HVAC/mechanical upgrades — Upgrading the HVAC system will improve both resale and rental value.
  • Both flooring replacement — Replacing the flooring will improve both resale and rental value.
  • Both window replacements — Replacing the windows will improve both resale and rental value.

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Moderate scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

C Composite school gradezoned avg 68/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Ivanhoe Elementary Middle Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet High John Marshall Senior High B CA #133/1,170 Nat'l #2,397/17,239

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
C Composite livability gradescore 68/100

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 · 10,940,515 people
City population
3,838,149
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Population (ZIP)
46,558
Household income
$94,521
Rent vs Own
80.0% rent · 20.0% own
Severe rent burden
12% of renters

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 0.61)
Race & ethnicity
White 57% Hispanic / Latino 23% Asian 12% Two or more races 10% Black 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 11%
Common ancestry
Romanian 3% Scotch-Irish 3% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
28% · Canada, South Korea, China
Languages at home
60% English-only · Spanish 17% Other Indo-European 11% Russian/Polish/Slavic 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

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Price history

1 event — show timeline
  • 2026-05-31 Listed $1,500,000 CRMLS

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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