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12 Units in Melrose Hill w/ADU Potential! 543 N Ardmore Ave 12 Unit Apartment Building $2,200,000 ($183,333/Unit) 4.82% Cap Rate Los Angeles, CA 90004



Investment Highlights
- Offered at under 10.8 GRM on current rents, the property stands out as an excellent “value add” opportunity with appx. 52% upside in rents
- Seismic retrofit and foundation bolting was completed in 2018
- 1 mile to Courage Bagels to the east and 1 mile to Paramount Studios to the west
- New roof installed in 2025
- 5 tuck under parking spaces, 6 garages, and 1 open space (currently used for trash)
- Spacious units averaging over 775 SF each
Executive Summary
Fantastic 12 unit building that has been in the same family since it was built in 1958. The property features a desirable unit mix of 10 spacious (1Br+1Ba) units and 2 (2Br+2Ba) with an average unit size of 775 SF. Offered at under 10.8 GRM on current rents and under $240/SF, the property stands out as an excellent "value add" opportunity with appx. 56% upside in rents, NOT including ADU potential. The property has seismic retrofitting and tuck under and carport parking with ADU potential (Buyer to verify). A new roof was installed in 2025. Laundry and storage rooms in the rear. The property is located just south of Melrose Avenue in the heart of Melrose Hill. Excellent access to LA City College, as well as major employment and lifestyle hubs, including post-production studios, creative office corridors, and media companies, and is only minutes from Paramount Studios. Its central location provides convenient connectivity to Hollywood, Koreatown, Silver Lake and DTLA, making it highly attractive to professionals in the entertainment, tech, and creative sectors! With a Walk Score of 86 ("Very Walkable"), tenants enjoy easy access to nearby restaurants, cafes, and the Metro B Line. Call for a rent roll and marketing package.
Financial Summary (Actual - 2025) |
Annual | Annual Per SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Income |
$203,651
|
$21.85
|
| Other Income |
-
|
-
|
| Vacancy Loss |
$6,110
|
$0.66
|
| Effective Gross Income |
$197,541
|
$21.20
|
| Taxes |
-
|
-
|
| Operating Expenses |
-
|
-
|
| Total Expenses |
$92,761
|
$9.95
|
| Net Operating Income |
$104,780
|
$11.24
|
Financial Summary (Actual - 2025)
| Gross Rental Income | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $203,651 |
| Annual Per SF | $21.85 |
| Other Income | |
|---|---|
| Annual | - |
| Annual Per SF | - |
| Vacancy Loss | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $6,110 |
| Annual Per SF | $0.66 |
| Effective Gross Income | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $197,541 |
| Annual Per SF | $21.20 |
| Taxes | |
|---|---|
| Annual | - |
| Annual Per SF | - |
| Operating Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Annual | - |
| Annual Per SF | - |
| Total Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $92,761 |
| Annual Per SF | $9.95 |
| Net Operating Income | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $104,780 |
| Annual Per SF | $11.24 |
Property Facts
| Price | $2,200,000 | Apartment Style | Low-Rise |
| Price Per Unit | $183,333 | Building Class | C |
| Sale Type | Investment | Lot Size | 0.25 AC |
| Cap Rate | 4.82% | Building Size | 9,320 SF |
| Gross Rent Multiplier | 10.8 | Average Occupancy | 100% |
| No. Units | 12 | No. Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Multifamily | Year Built | 1958 |
| Property Subtype | Apartment | Parking Ratio | 1.29/1,000 SF |
| Zoning | LAR3 | ||
| Price | $2,200,000 |
| Price Per Unit | $183,333 |
| Sale Type | Investment |
| Cap Rate | 4.82% |
| Gross Rent Multiplier | 10.8 |
| No. Units | 12 |
| Property Type | Multifamily |
| Property Subtype | Apartment |
| Apartment Style | Low-Rise |
| Building Class | C |
| Lot Size | 0.25 AC |
| Building Size | 9,320 SF |
| Average Occupancy | 100% |
| No. Stories | 2 |
| Year Built | 1958 |
| Parking Ratio | 1.29/1,000 SF |
| Zoning | LAR3 |
Amenities
- Smoke Detector
Unit Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Ceiling Fans
- Tile Floors
Site Amenities
- Gated
Unit Mix Information
| Description | No. Units | Avg. Rent/Mo | SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+1 | 10 | $14,158 | - |
| 2+2 | 2 | $2,712 | - |
Very walkable
80/100
Moderately drivable
70/100
Good public transit
70/100
Fairly bikeable
40/100
Property Taxes
| Parcel Number | 5521-008-003 | Improvements Assessment | $195,621 |
| Land Assessment | $92,648 | Total Assessment | $288,269 |
Property Taxes
Parcel Number
5521-008-003
Land Assessment
$92,648
Improvements Assessment
$195,621
Total Assessment
$288,269
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