1038 E 53rd St - Apartments FOR SALE


Los Angeles, CA 90011- Vernon-Main
$1,365,000 USD
310-968-7005
1038 E 53rd St, Los Angeles, CA for Sale
$1,365,000 USD
Apartments - FOR SALE
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1038 E 53rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90011
Vernon-Main


HIGHLIGHTS

  • The property features a vacant 3-bed/1-bath home, fully renovated in 2025; followed by 2 duplexes with (4) 1-bed units built-in 2025.
  • Front unit includes wood-vinyl flooring, new cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, mini-split A/C system, and laundry hookups.
  • The (4) 1-bed units located in the attached and detached duplexes were newly constructed in 2025 and offer similar interior features.
  • Each 1-bed unit includes modern cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, upgraded bath finishes, mini-split A/C system, and recessed lighting.
  • Across the street from Aurora Elementary School and blocks from Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School and LA Academy Middle School.

OVERVIEW

1038 E. 53rd Street is now offered at a 7.23% CAP and 9.52 GRM following a 10% price reduction, delivering an estimated 6% pre-tax cash flow return on 2025 renovation and construction. In a market where recently built product often trades at lower yields, the current pricing places this property in a category that is increasingly difficult to replicate. The property offers a turnkey owner-user and rental-income opportunity in the heart of the Historic Central Avenue district of South Los Angeles. The property features a vacant 3-bed/1-bath home at the front of the lot, fully renovated in 2025; followed by an attached duplex with two renovated one-bedroom units; and a detached rear duplex completed in the same year. Ownership renovated the front unit to include wood-style vinyl flooring, shaker-style cabinetry, solid-surface countertops, stainless-steel appliances, updated tilework, recessed lighting, in-unit laundry hookups, and new mini-split heating and cooling systems. The four 1-bdrm. units located in the attached and detached duplexes were newly constructed in 2025 and offer similar interior features. Each unit includes modern cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, upgraded bath finishes, and recessed lighting. The consistent scope of work across all structures limits deferred maintenance concerns and simplifies ongoing management. The location places residents within the Historic Central Avenue corridor, with proximity to Central Ave., neighborhood schools, parks, and transit routes connecting to Downtown LA, USC, Florence, and surrounding employment centers. At its current pricing, 1038 E. 53rd pairs 2025 renovation and construction with a 7.23% CAP and estimated 6% pre-tax return. he combination of condition, layout, and basis creates a practical opportunity that is difficult to replicate.

FOR SALE DETAILS

PRICE

$1,365,000 USD

PRICE/SF

$407 USD /SF

# OF UNITS

5

PRICE/UNIT

$273,000

CAP RATE

7.23%

% LEASED

60%

SALE TYPE

Investment

BUILDING DETAILS

PROPERTY NAME

10% Reduction | 7.23% CAP & 9.52 GRM

PROPERTY TYPE

Multi-Family

APARTMENT STYLE

Low-Rise

PROPERTY SUBTYPE

Apartments

TOTAL BUILDING SIZE

-

STORIES

2

YEAR BUILT

2025

PARKING SPACES

1

LAND DETAILS

LAND ACRES

0.11 AC

LAND SF

4,601 SF

ZONING

LAR2

APN/PARCEL ID

5103-023-025

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