259 N  Burlington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026
FOR SALE
Listed by Han Chen, Growth Investment Group Pasade, (626) 594-4900

259 N Burlington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Westlake
  • 10 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 5,041 sqft
  • 10 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 5,041 sqft

$2,199,000

Est. Mortgage $14,083/mo*

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Description

62% Vacant! 5.71% CAP Rate - 5 out of 8 units are vacant and fully upgraded. 259 N Burlington Ave, an 8-unit Semi-Value-Add & High Vacancy (±62% vacant) Opportunity in the Heart of the Historic Filipino Town. The property is three blocks from Echo Park Lake and centrally located near East Hollywood, Koreatown, Silverlake, Chinatown, and Downtown Los Angeles. This submarket has been on the uptick for years as more and more luxury apartment & retail units pour into the area, pushing the rental market over the last decade. Priced to sell at a strong CAP Rate of ±5.70% and a proforma CAP Rate of ±8.40%, this investment offers a very attractive rental upside of ±33%. Built-in 1960, 259 N Burlington Ave consists of 8 exceptional units totaling ±5,041 SF of building area on a sizeable ±6,000 SF lot. The property is an easily maintained two-story building with a strong unit mix of (2) Two bedrooms + One Bathroom and (6) One Bedroom + One Bathroom Units. (1) Two-bedroom unit is a recently built ADU (Non-rent-control, buyer to verify), which was finished at the beginning of 2024. Deliverable with 5 Rent Ready Vacancies to provide robust CAP Rate of ±5.70%, low GRM ±12.40, and this investment offers a significant rental upside of ±33%. The ownership has recently completed many significant capital improvements to the property, including a new two-bedroom + one-bathroom ADU. The vacant units have been completely upgraded with new flooring throughout, brand new kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, a fully updated bathroom with modern features, brand-new AC Systems, and In-Unit Washers and dryers. The property also features 4-Tuck Under Parking spaces in the back. Seismic Retrofit has already been completed.

Home Highlights

Parking
4 Carport Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$436
Listed
30 days ago

Home Details for 259 N Burlington Ave

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 10Number of Bathrooms: 8
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Gas Range, Disposal, Range, RefrigeratorDisposalRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall/Window Unit(s),Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: StandardHas Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: VinylCommon Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: 1Floors: Vinyl
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: FlatNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 4Number of Covered Spaces: 4Has a CarportNo GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Carport
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 30

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Not a New ConstructionAttached To Another StructureNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 5159006028

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,199,000Price Per Sqft: $436

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Los Angeles

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: AR24061926

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 5041 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: UrbanNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLSNo HOAHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 2Buyer Agency Commission Type: %
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Business

Expense
Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas

Rental

Has Rent Control

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: AR24061926Attribution Contact: 626-224-2495

Additional Information

Urban
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Han Chen DRE #01749321, (626) 224-2495
Growth Investment Group Pasade
Abel Benitez DRE #02173463
GIG Real Estate Inc.
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#AR24061926

Price History for 259 N Burlington Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/29/2024$2,199,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #AR24061926
12/12/2023ListingRemovedCLAW #23-304389
10/25/2023$2,025,000PriceChange
CLAW #23-304389
10/11/2023$2,195,000Listed For SaleCLAW #23-304389
10/02/2023ListingRemovedCLAW #23-304389
09/09/2023$2,350,000PriceChange
CLAW #23-304389
08/24/2023$2,395,000Listed For SaleCLAW #23-304389
01/11/2022$1,775,000Sold
CRMLS #SB21226183
12/27/2021$1,700,000PendingCRMLS #SB21226183
10/30/2021$1,700,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #SB21226183

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259 N Burlington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026 is a 10 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 5,041 sqft multi-family built in 1960. 259 N Burlington Ave is located in Westlake, Los Angeles. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Mar 29, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# AR24061926.