$10,855,000
SOLD NOV 8, 2024

1499 Ridgecrest St Monterey Park, CA 91754

5 Beds
4 Baths
40,058 Sq Ft
1.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$271 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Automatic Gate
  • Corner Lot
  • Brightwood Elementary School Rated A
  • 1.27 Acre Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2024

The Three Lanterns Apartments is a 47-unit apartment complex located at 1499 Ridgecrest Street in Monterey Park, CA. Built in 1962, the building features an excellent unit mix consisting of (23) one-bedroom/one-bathroom units, (16) two-bedroom/one-bathroom units and (8) two bedroom/one & ½ bath townhouse style units. The property features a modern courtyard setting centered with a sparkling pool, spacious laundry facility and secured parking. The 40,058 square foot building sits on a large 1.27 acre lot, which is MPR3 zoned. Held by the same family ownership for over 55 years, Three Lanterns Apartments is a value-add opportunity in which new ownership has an opportunity to increase rents by virtue of implementing a renovation program to the unit interiors and exteriors. Current rents are approximately twenty percent (15%+) below market. This is a rare opportunity for an investor who is looking for a value-add property in a high-end supply constrained submarket with historically low vacancy rates. Featuring character 1962 construction and well-maintained condition, this trophy investment offers historically low expenses, management and superb cash flow. Three Lanterns Apartments features a Walk Score of 78/100 as it is conveniently located just a short distance from restaurants, parks and 710/10/60 freeways and East Los Angeles College (ELAC). Only $266K per door!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Gordon

Lotus Property Services, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 626-582-8001 License #01302670 Listed on: 07/19/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Gordon

Lotus Property Services, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 626-582-8001 License #01302670 Listed on: 07/19/2024

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 1.27 Acre Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Electric Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Home Design

  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 40,058 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Leased Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 71 Car Garage
  • 27 Open Parking Spaces
  • 44 Carport Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Parking Available
  • Tandem Covered Parking
  • Automatic Gate

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for electricity
  • Tax Lot 2
  • Tax Tract Number 22895
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5252004058

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 47 Units

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Building Details

  • 47 Leased Units
  • 47 Separate Electric Meters
  • 1 Separate Gas Meter
  • 1 Separate Water Meter
  • Cable TV Expense $5,415
  • Electric Expense $11,023
  • Fuel Expense $2,733
  • Gardener Expense $2,880
  • Insurance Expense $27,029
  • Maintenance Expense $50,370
  • Pest Control $3,168
  • Pool Expense $4,890
  • Professional Management Expense $30,222
  • Trash Expense $11,245
  • Water Sewer Expense $20,203
  • Security Expense $13,950
  • New Taxes Expense $157,815
  • Operating Expense $345,969
  • Gross Income $1,027,776
  • Net Operating Income $661,427

Additional Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • CapRate: 5.28
  • Price Per Unit: 266489
  • Professional Management Expense: 30222.00
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security Expense: 13950.00
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Resident Manager
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 20203.00
  • Zoning: MPR3*
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Gardener Expense: 2880.00
  • Parcel Number: 5252004058
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 270.98

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Electric
  • Pool Expense: 4890.00
  • Pool Features: Community, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 44.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Built-In Storage, Carport, Covered, Gated, Tandem Covered
  • Total Parking Spaces: 71.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 27.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Electric: Standard
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Pest Control Expense: 3168.00
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Trash Expense: 11245.00
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Community Apartment
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 55408.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.2720

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Electricity

Multi Family

  • Cable TV Expense: 5415.00
  • Electric Expense: 11023.00
  • Fuel Expense: 2733.00
  • Gross Income: 1027776.00
  • Gross Multiplier: 12.19
  • Gross Operating Income: 1007395.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: 1027776.00
  • Insurance Expense: 27029.00
  • Laundry Equipment Own Lease: Lease
  • Laundry Income: 8736.00
  • Lot Size Area: 55408.0000 Square Feet
  • Maintenance Expense: 50370.00
  • Maintenance Percent: 5.00
  • Net Operating Income: 661427.00
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 47
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 1
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1
  • Number Of Units Leased: 47
  • Number Of Units Total: 47
  • Operating Expense: 345969.00
  • Operating Expense Percent: 34.00
  • Rent Control: No
  • Total Actual Rent: 84664.00
  • Total Expenses: 345969.00
  • Vacancy Allowance: 20381
  • Vacancy Allowance Rate: 2.00

Tax Info

  • New Taxes Expense: 157815.00
  • Tax Census Tract: 4820.02
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Tract Number: 22895

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Off Market $1,945 -- --
12/01/2024 12/01/24 For Rent $1,945 0.0% --
11/08/2024 11/08/24 Sold $10,855,000 -13.3% $271 / Sq Ft
09/16/2024 09/16/24 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2024 07/19/24 For Sale $12,525,000 -- $313 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR24148262

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)