13636 Garfield Ave

This property, designated as a Single Family Residence, includes a permitted commercial unit currently used as a residential studio apartment. The main house features 1 bedroom, 1 bath, a remodeled kitchen, updated bathroom, and newer flooring, rented for $2,000/month with a single-car garage. An attached 1-bedroom, 1-bath unit with a kitchenette and separate entrance rents for $1,200/month, while the studio unit, repainted in December 2023, rents for $1,550/month. The property generates $4,750/month total, with a market value estimated at $855,000 using a conservative GRM of 180. Recent upgrades include plumbing, a new water heater, and an updated electrical panel. Additional features include a front porch, rear patio, perimeter block walls, and a driveway for three cars.
The city has updated the zoning for this property and surrounding areas to Hollydale Mixed Use -1 (HMU1), allowing up to 20 units per acre or 30 with a density bonus. The South Gate Planning Department confirms that ADUs are permitted, enabling conversion of the garage and commercial space into an attached ADU or JADU. The property can have one JADU (up to 500 sq. ft.) and one ADU, with attached ADUs limited to 50% of the primary residence’s size and