21-Plex
161 S St Andrews Pl · Los Angeles, CA
Flood risk 4/10 · Minor
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.24%
- 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 90°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 5/10 · Moderate
- Unhealthy air days now
- 8 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 8 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 +30.0/30.0
- 1% rule +10.0/10.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- ARV discount +7.5/15.0
- Schools +3.6/10.0
- Livability +3.4/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Rent growth +2.1/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$4,050,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Multi-family units
County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 21 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.
Listing remarks
We are pleased to offer for sale a 21-unit apartment community located at 161 South St Andrews Place. The subject property is located just south of Beverly Boulevard, three blocks away from Larchmont Village - one of LA's most distinct and well-regarded neighborhoods. The property is comprised of one three story building, situated on an 8,490 square foot parcel. Consisting entirely of one-bedroom units, the layouts are spacious and feature patios (86% of units), A/C units and on-site parking for every unit. New Ownership will have the opportunity to add tremendous value as there is 37% remaining rental upside through interior renovations. As a result of the neighborhood's charm and desirabi
Key facts
- One bedroom units
- Three story building
- On-site parking
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 21 × 21-bed/21.0-bath units multifamily listed at $4.05M.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $25k ($300k/yr) — positive. Per door: $1k/mo.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($62k rent vs $4.05M).
- Recommended offer: $3.56M (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 13.7% 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 (-1.7%/yr); 137 active listings in the ZIP; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $62,335/mo this rent would consume 1154% of the median local household income ($65k/yr) (locally 6512% 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 $28k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $122k 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.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $1.13M cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 215 days — a 12% lower offer ($3.56M) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 6 sale attempts since 3y 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 $1.40M; list at $4.05M implies a 189% 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.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 215 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% 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 1971 — 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 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
- 1.54% ✓
- Cap rate
- 13.71%
- Cash-on-cash
- 26.49%
- DSCR
- 2.18
- GRM
- 5.4
CMA / ARV
No comps found within radius.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 17.1%
- Equity multiple
- 1.66×
- Total profit
- $753,870
- Equity at exit
- $603,868
- IRR
- 23.5%
- Equity multiple
- 2.76×
- Total profit
- $1,997,662
- Equity at exit
- $350,170
Cash invested: $1,134,000 (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
ZIP-level market 90004
- Rents YoY
- -1.7%
- Active inventory
- 137
- Price-to-rent
- 113.7×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $62,335 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$21,239
- Tax from tax record
- −$1,288 /mo · $15,457/yr
- Insurance
- −$1,688
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$13,090
- Net cashflow
- $25,030
Break-even live
21-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21× units | 21 | 21 | $62,328 |
| #1 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #2 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #3 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #4 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #5 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #6 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #7 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #8 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #9 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #10 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #11 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #12 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #13 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #14 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #15 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #16 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #17 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #18 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #19 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #20 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| #21 | 21 | 21 | $2,968 |
| Total (21 units) | $62,335 | ||
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
- $1,012,500
- Closing costs
- $121,500
- 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
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- 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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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
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Listing history 18 events
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2026-03-27status Pending
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2025-12-02status Active
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2025-10-29status Active
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2025-08-22$4,050,000 Active
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2024-09-16price
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2024-06-19price
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2024-06-19status Active
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2024-04-09historical Backup Offers Accepted
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2023-10-20status Active
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2023-10-20price
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2023-09-19historical Backup Offers Accepted
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2023-04-28price
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2023-02-25price
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2023-02-09price
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2023-01-13Active
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1989-07-13soldstatus $1,400,000
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1987-08-25soldstatus $1,070,000
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1985-05-10soldstatus $865,000
ⓘ 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
- $15,457 · $1,288/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $30,780 · $2,565/mo
- Expected delta
- +$15,323/yr (+$1,277/mo · 99.1%)
ⓘ 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 ≥90°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 1/10 Low
- Air quality 5/10 Major 8 unhealthy d/yr today · 8 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $748,020
- − Mortgage interest
- −$226,863
- − Property taxes
- −$15,457
- − Insurance
- −$20,250
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$59,842
- − Management
- −$59,842
- − Depreciation
- −$117,818
- Taxable income
- $247,949
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$59,508
- After-tax cash flow
- $240,858/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)
- 58,484
- Household income
- $64,826
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 6512.0
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 0.68)
- Race & ethnicity
- Hispanic / Latino 46% Asian 25% White 21% Two or more races 11% Black 4% Native American 1%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 19%
- Common ancestry
- Lithuanian 1% Romanian 1% Scotch-Irish 1%
- Foreign-born
- 47% · Canada, South Korea, China
- Languages at home
- 34% English-only · Spanish 40% Korean 10% Tagalog/Filipino 8%
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
- ▼ -896.52%
- Current HPI
- 421.3689
- Rent YoY
- ▼ -1.71%
- 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
+368.2% since first listed18 events — show timeline
- 2026-03-27 Pending — TheMLS
- 2025-12-02 Relisted — TheMLS
- 2025-10-29 Relisted — TheMLS
- 2025-08-22 Listed $4,050,000 TheMLS
- 2024-09-16 Price Changed — TheMLS
- 2024-06-19 Price Changed — TheMLS
- 2024-06-19 Relisted — TheMLS
- 2024-04-09 Contingent — TheMLS
- 2023-10-20 Relisted — TheMLS
- 2023-10-20 Price Changed — TheMLS
- 2023-09-19 Contingent — TheMLS
- 2023-04-28 Price Changed — TheMLS
- 2023-02-25 Price Changed — TheMLS
- 2023-02-09 Price Changed — TheMLS
- 2023-01-13 Listed — TheMLS
- 1989-07-13 Sold (Public Records) $1,400,000 Public Records
- 1987-08-25 Sold (Public Records) $1,070,000 Public Records
- 1985-05-10 Sold (Public Records) $865,000 Public Records
Property tax history
+1.6%/yrLatest (2025): $15,457 · +2.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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