Los Angeles Apartment Market Update: Active Opportunities & Recent Sale Success

Maher Commercial Realty continues to lead the Los Angeles multifamily market, connecting investors with high-potential apartment properties across diverse neighborhoods. Below, explore four active opportunities and our recent successful sale, each showcasing distinct investment strategies from stable cash flow to significant value-add potential.


✅ Recent Success

1737 Camden Avenue | West LA 5-Unit (SOLD)

Sale Price: $1,690,425 | Price per Door: $338,085

  • Representation: Nicole Lu represented the buyer
  • Property: 5 units (all 2-bedroom, 2-bath)
  • Building Size: 6,041 SF | Lot Size: 6,767 SF
  • Features: Four units updated, two with private balconies
  • Upside: Owner’s unit delivered vacant + redevelopment potential
  • Location: Prime West LA near UCLA, Century City, Beverly Hills
  • Zoning: R-3 for future development flexibility

🏢 Active Opportunities

1. 14924 Roscoe Blvd | Panorama City 17-Unit

Price: $3,995,000 | 5.86% Cap Rate | Stable Cash Flow

  • Units: 17-unit mix (studios to 3-bedroom)
  • Building Size: 13,422 SF | Lot Size: 17,070 SF
  • Unit Size Average: 825 SF (larger than market)
  • Special Feature: One 3-bedroom townhouse-style unit with conversion potential
  • NOI: Strong in-place income with only one vacancy
  • Location: High-traffic Roscoe Blvd corridor near major retail/employment
  • Value: Above-market cap rate for San Fernando Valley

2. 1601 S. Hayworth Ave | Picfair Village 5-Unit

Price: $1,885,000 | 5.66% Cap Rate | Value-Add + Owner-User

  • Units: 4 one-bedroom + 1 three-bedroom (delivered vacant)
  • Building Size: 5,634 SF | Lot Size: 6,621 SF
  • Upside: Below-market rents + ADU potential (5 garages)
  • Zoning: R2-1-O | GRM: 14.85
  • Location: Prime Picfair Village near Beverly Hills, Century City
  • Ideal For: Owner-users or value-add investors

3. 5312-5314 S. Broadway | South LA Mixed-Use

Price: $990,000 | 12.7% Pro Forma Cap Rate | Value-Add Gem

  • Property: Mixed-use with 2 retail + 2 residential units
  • Residential: Two 5-bedroom, 1-bath units (repositioning opportunity)
  • Building Size: 7,500 SF | Price per SF: $132 (below replacement)
  • Upside: Significant renovation potential + ADU conversion
  • Location: South Broadway corridor near USC, Exposition Park
  • Investment: High-return opportunity for experienced operators

4. 12028-12032 W. Venice Blvd | Mar Vista Mixed-Use

Price: $2,695,000 | 6.09% Cap Rate → 10.11% Pro Forma

  • Property: Mixed-use with 6 residential + retail + office
  • Units: 6 one-bedroom apartments + commercial spaces
  • Lot Size: 8,248 SF (C2 TOC Tier 2)
  • Upside: 72% total rent upside + ADU potential + 30-32 unit redevelopment
  • Current NOI: $164,131 | Pro Forma NOI: $272,623
  • Location: Steps from Mar Vista Farmers Market, Venice Beach
  • Tenancy: Month-to-month leases for easy repositioning

Investment Comparison

PropertyUnitsPrice/DoorStrategyKey Metric
1737 Camden5$338,085Recently SoldWest LA Location
14924 Roscoe17$235,000Stable Cash Flow5.86% Cap Rate
1601 Hayworth5$377,000Value-Add/Owner-User5.66% Cap Rate
5312 Broadway2 res + retail$495K/unitHigh-Return Reposition12.7% Pro Forma
12028 Venice6 res + comm$449K/res unitValue-Add + Redevelopment10.11% Pro Forma

Market Insights

  • West LA (Camden): 5-unit properties trading at $325-350K/door
  • Panorama City (Roscoe): Larger units commanding lower turnover + premium rents
  • Picfair Village (Hayworth): R2 zoning with ADU potential increasing value 15-20%
  • South LA (Broadway): Value-add properties achieving 12%+ pro forma returns
  • Mar Vista (Venice): TOC Tier 2 sites with development premiums

Investment Strategies Showcased

  1. Stable Cash Flow (14924 Roscoe)
    • 5.86% in-place cap rate in supply-constrained SFV
  2. Value-Add Repositioning (1601 Hayworth, 5312 Broadway)
    • Below-market rents + renovation upside
  3. Mixed-Use Value Creation (12028 Venice)
    • Current income + 72% upside + redevelopment potential
  4. Owner-User Hybrid (1601 Hayworth)
    • Live in one unit while earning rental income

Why Invest in LA Apartments?

✅ Strong Demographic Demand

  • Low vacancy rates across most submarkets
  • Rent growth outpacing national averages

✅ Multiple Value Creation Paths

  • Rental increases through upgrades
  • ADU additions on R2/R3 zoned lots
  • Redevelopment potential on TOC-qualified sites

✅ Financing Advantages

  • Favorable terms for multifamily assets
  • 1031 exchange opportunities
  • Long-term appreciation in supply-constrained market

Next Steps for Investors

Interested in these opportunities? Contact us to:

  • Schedule property tours
  • Review rent rolls and financials
  • Discuss financing and due diligence
  • Explore 1031 exchange options

About Our Multifamily Expertise

With numerous successful apartment transactions across Los Angeles, we provide:

  • Neighborhood-specific market analysis
  • Value-add opportunity identification
  • Tenant repositioning strategy
  • Development potential assessment

Contact us today to schedule viewings or discuss off-market opportunities.


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