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372 Columbia Ave

18 Unit Block of Flats £2,406,450 (£133,692/Unit) 5.10% Net Initial Yield Los Angeles, CA 90017

Investment Highlights

  • 372 Columbia Avenue is a charming 18-unit garden-style apartment community in Westlake (90017).
  • Westlake is the 5th most walkable neighborhood in LA, with a Walk Score of 91 and Transit Score of 92 offering premium access to public transportation
  • On-grade parking provided for approximately 19 vehicles accessed through a gated driveway
  • Westlake is centrally located and adjacent to Downtown Los Angeles, MacArthur Park, Rampart Village, Echo Park, Koreatown, and Wilshire Center
  • Current ownership has performed capital expenditures such as the replacement of building staircase railings, new roof and voluntary foundation upgrade

Executive Summary

KW Commercial, as exclusive listing agents, is pleased to present 372 Columbia Avenue, an 18-unit courtyard apartment community in the Westlake District of Los Angeles (90017), immediately adjacent to Downtown LA and Echo Park. It is being offered for sale for the first time in over 40 years, providing investors with an opportunity to acquire a value-add opportunity in one of LA's stable and dynamic neighborhoods.
Built in 1940, 372 Columbia Avenue is a garden-style apartment community that attracts residents who appreciate its style, spacious apartments, and proximity to major Los Angeles employers. 372 Columbia features an exceptional unit composition consisting of One (1) 2 Bedroom | 1.5 Bathroom, Four (4) 2 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom units, and Thirteen (13) 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom units. In total, 372 Columbia Avenue comprises +/- 14,983 SF of improvements and is sited on a +/- 22,792 SF parcel zoned LAR3.
Most apartment units are accessed through a gated landscaped courtyard. Resident parking is accessed via a secured driveway and features approximately Nineteen (19) on-grade parking spaces. Many units still feature period designs and details prevalent in 1940’s garden-style properties, namely large spacious units, dedicated dining rooms/breakfast nooks, bay windows, ornamental window shutters, iron work, crown molding, and many built-ins and closets. Select units offer stunning views of Downtown Los Angeles and the towering skyline.
In recent years, current ownership has completed several meaningful capital expenditures, such as new water heaters in nearly half the units (2023), replacement/repair of all the building's staircase railings (2021), re-roofing with Class A materials (including tear-off) (2020), and voluntary foundation upgrade and bracing (2015).
Due to its proximity to some of LA's most sought-after cities, 372 Columbia Avenue is an attractive rental option. Westlake is adjacent to Downtown Los Angeles, MacArthur Park, Rampart Village, Echo Park, Koreatown, and Wilshire Center. Westlake is the 5th most walkable neighborhood in Los Angeles, with an impressive Walk Score of 91 and Transit Score of 92, offering world-class access to public transportation. 372 Columbia Avenue is a 16-minute walk from the Metro B Line (Red) and the Metro D Line (Purple) at the Westlake / MacArthur Park Station stop.

Financial Summary (Actual - 2023)

Annual Annual Per SF
Gross Rental Income £235,878 £15.74
Other Income - -
Vacancy Loss £4,718 £0.31
Effective Gross Income £231,160 £15.43
Taxes - -
Operating Expenses - -
Total Expenses £107,639 £7.18
Net Operating Income £123,521 £8.24

Financial Summary (Actual - 2023)

Gross Rental Income
Annual £235,878
Annual Per SF £15.74
Other Income
Annual -
Annual Per SF -
Vacancy Loss
Annual £4,718
Annual Per SF £0.31
Effective Gross Income
Annual £231,160
Annual Per SF £15.43
Taxes
Annual -
Annual Per SF -
Operating Expenses
Annual -
Annual Per SF -
Total Expenses
Annual £107,639
Annual Per SF £7.18
Net Operating Income
Annual £123,521
Annual Per SF £8.24

Property Facts

Price £2,406,450
Price Per Unit £133,692
Sale Type Investment
Net Initial Yield 5.10%
Gross Rent Multiplier 10.2
No. Units 18
Property Type Residential
Property Subtype Apartment
Apartment Style Low Rise
Building Class C
Lot Size 0.52 AC
Building Size 14,983 SF
Average Occupancy 94%
Number of Floors 2
Year Built 1940
Parking Ratio 1.27/1,000 SF

Unit Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Tub/Shower
  • Freezer

Site Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Smoke Detector

Unit Mix Information

Description No. Units Avg. Rent.Mo SF
2+1.5 1 £1,854 -
2+1 4 £1,432 -
1+1 13 £1,341 -
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise (91)
Transit Score ®
Rider's Paradise (92)
What is a Walk Score®, Transit Score® & Bike Score®?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
Bike Score® measures bikeability of a location.
What is a Walk Score®
, Transit Score® & Bike Score?
Walk Score® measures the walkability
of any address. Transit Score®
measures access to public transit. Bike Score®
measures bikeability of a location.®

PROPERTY TAXES

PROPERTY TAXES

Parcel Number
5153-021-003
Land Assessment
£471,972 (2024)
Improvements Assessment
£196,645 (2024)
Total Assessment
£668,618 (2024)

zoning

Zoning Code LAR3
LAR3
  • Listing ID: 33555192

  • Date on Market: 17/10/2024

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 372 Columbia Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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