5459 Carlin St Los Angeles, CA 90016
West Adams NeighborhoodEstimated payment $9,042/month
About This Home
Located at 5459 Carlin in the highly desirable West Adams neighborhood, this multifamily property offers a prime investment opportunity with significant upside potential. The property features a total of 4 units, including 2 newly renovated 2-bedroom/1-bathroom vacant units completed in 2024, enhancing its modern appeal. The renovated units include new windows and doors, new laminate floors, new mini split air conditioners, as well as full kitchen remodels with included brand new appliances. The exterior of the property has been renovated featuring a new private patio for the front vacant unit, a full repaint, custom landscaping, as well as new fencing and sliding gate. The remaining units are also 2 two-bedroom/one-bathroom units, with a total rentable square footage of 2,508 on a 4,829-square-foot lot. With 1 current vacancy, this presents a rare opportunity for immediate income growth. With a 27% rental upside, the property has the potential to produce $10,600 per month ($127,200 annually) at market rents, achieving a cap rate of 6.45%. Currently, it operates at a 4.28% cap rate and a GRM of 13.7. The property includes one dedicated parking space per each unit, ensuring convenience for tenants in an area where parking is a premium. Its prime location near Santa Monica, Culver City, LAX, Playa Vista, Silicon Beach, and the 10 Freeway drives strong tenant demand, offering easy access to major employment centers and lifestyle destinations. The property benefits from steady current cash flow, two immediate lease-up opportunities, and significant rental upside in a highly sought-after area.
Listing Agent
Harcourts Prime Properties Brokerage Phone: 310-218-3314 License #02051686 Listed on: 01/19/2026
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1957
Lot Details
- 4,784 Sq Ft Lot
- Two or More Common Walls
- Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
Home Design
- Quadruplex
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 2,508 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- City Lights Views
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 8 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry Located Outside
Parking
- 4 Open Parking Spaces
- 4 Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
- Assigned Parking
Location
- Urban Location
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 42
- Assessor Parcel Number 5043009014
- $430 per year additional tax assessments
Community Details
Overview
- 4 Units
Building Details
- Rent Control
- 4 Separate Electric Meters
- 4 Separate Gas Meters
- 1 Separate Water Meter
- Electric Expense $800
- Insurance Expense $4,000
- Trash Expense $200
- Water Sewer Expense $200
- Operating Expense $5,200
- Net Operating Income $67,180
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,973 | $1,220,388 | $848,966 | $371,422 |
| 2024 | $14,780 | $1,196,460 | $832,320 | $364,140 |
| 2023 | $13,932 | $1,125,723 | $1,000,875 | $124,848 |
| 2022 | $13,291 | $1,103,650 | $981,250 | $122,400 |
| 2021 | $12,814 | $1,055,826 | $631,475 | $424,351 |
| 2020 | $7,465 | $588,464 | $448,355 | $140,109 |
| 2019 | $7,178 | $576,926 | $439,564 | $137,362 |
| 2018 | $7,095 | $565,615 | $430,946 | $134,669 |
| 2016 | $6,773 | $543,654 | $414,213 | $129,441 |
| 2015 | $6,676 | $535,489 | $407,992 | $127,497 |
| 2014 | $6,446 | $502,270 | $351,589 | $150,681 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19/2026 01/19/26 | For Sale | $1,498,000 | -- | $597 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,045,000 | Provident Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Provident Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $525,000 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $500,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $357,000 | Ticor Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Financial Title Company La | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Landsafe Title | |
| Grant Deed | $267,000 | Fidelity National Title Ins |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $731,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $315,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $267,525 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $540,000 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $399,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $337,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $297,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $262,874 | FHA |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC26013471
APN: 5043-009-014
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