The elegant and spacious 48-Unit apartment building of 520 S Mariposa Avenue has been well-maintained, owned and operated by the same owner for the last 24 years. This property offers sustainable investment grade upside with great asset security for any investor looking to own in the dense rental market of Koreatown. The property itself sits in a Qualified Opportunity Zone. Allowing for an investor with holding plans to take advantage of the tax break implications. The upside can be seen with the incredible marketable location and the property offering any investor a great sum of wealth accumulation through asset appreciation. This upside, along with the area's continuous growth in rent and developments, makes this a fantastic opportunity in the heart of Koreatown. With a Market Cap Rate of 6.82% and a Market GRM of 9.92, this investment opportunity is a great way to achieve healthy current cash flow and the opportunity to achieve over 30% rental upside.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
9,000 sq ftLot Size
$329Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by David Harrington•DRE #01320460• Matthews Real Estate Investment Services
•310-497-5590 (agent)
•david.harrington@matthews.com (agent)
Bought with Peter Ciriello•DRE #01418188• LA Commercial
The elegant and spacious 48-Unit apartment building of 520 S Mariposa Avenue has been well-maintained, owned and operated by the same owner for the last 24 years. This property offers sustainable investment grade upside with great asset security for any investor looking to own in the dense rental market of Koreatown. The property itself sits in a Qualified Opportunity Zone. Allowing for an investor with holding plans to take advantage of the tax break implications. The upside can be seen with the incredib
The elegant and spacious 48-Unit apartment building of 520 S Mariposa Avenue has been well-maintained, owned and operated by the same owner for the last 24 years. This property offers sustainable investment grade upside with great asset security for any investor looking to own in the dense rental market of Koreatown. The property itself sits in a Qualified Opportunity Zone. Allowing for an investor with holding plans to take advantage of the tax break implications. The upside can be seen with the incredible marketable location and the property offering any investor a great sum of wealth accumulation through asset appreciation. This upside, along with the area's continuous growth in rent and developments, makes this a fantastic opportunity in the heart of Koreatown. With a Market Cap Rate of 6.82% and a Market GRM of 9.92, this investment opportunity is a great way to achieve healthy current cash flow and the opportunity to achieve over 30% rental upside.
TheMLS #19-432616
Aug 16, 2019
Sold
$9,375,000
$329/sq ft
Mar 18, 2019
Contingent
—
Feb 8, 2019
Listed
$9,500,000
$334/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 17, 1984
Sold
$1,195,500
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$140,041 (+1.2%)
$10,077,442 + $1,623,648
$11,701,090
2024
$138,343 (+1.9%)
$9,879,846 + $1,591,812
$11,471,658
2023
$135,738 (+18.5%)
$9,686,124 + $1,560,600
$11,246,724
2021
$114,555 (−1.0%)
$9,310,000 + $1,500,000
$10,810,000
2020
$115,729 (+802.0%)
$8,082,880 + $1,389,245
$9,472,125
2019
$12,831 (+0.3%)
$8,000,000 + $1,375,000
$9,375,000
2018
$12,790 (+2.1%)
$315,139 + $503,752
$818,891
2017
$12,526 (+5.2%)
$302,902 + $484,192
$787,094
2016
$11,905 (+1.2%)
$302,902 + $484,192
$787,094
2015
$11,769 (−3.1%)
$296,963 + $474,699
$771,662
2014
$12,140 (−1.3%)
$286,774 + $458,410
$745,184
2012
$12,301 (+1.4%)
$285,478 + $456,339
$741,817
2011
$12,133 (−0.9%)
$279,881 + $447,392
$727,273
2010
$12,244 (+3.6%)
$274,394 + $438,620
$713,014
2009
$11,822 (+3.4%)
$272,344 + $435,342
$707,686
2008
$11,438
$272,991 + $436,377
$709,368
Tax history for 520 S Mariposa Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$140,041 (+1.2%)
$10,077,442 + $1,623,648
$11,701,090
2024
$138,343 (+1.9%)
$9,879,846 + $1,591,812
$11,471,658
2023
$135,738 (+18.5%)
$9,686,124 + $1,560,600
$11,246,724
2021
$114,555 (−1.0%)
$9,310,000 + $1,500,000
$10,810,000
2020
$115,729 (+802.0%)
$8,082,880 + $1,389,245
$9,472,125
2019
$12,831 (+0.3%)
$8,000,000 + $1,375,000
$9,375,000
2018
$12,790 (+2.1%)
$315,139 + $503,752
$818,891
2017
$12,526 (+5.2%)
$302,902 + $484,192
$787,094
2016
$11,905 (+1.2%)
$302,902 + $484,192
$787,094
2015
$11,769 (−3.1%)
$296,963 + $474,699
$771,662
2014
$12,140 (−1.3%)
$286,774 + $458,410
$745,184
2012
$12,301 (+1.4%)
$285,478 + $456,339
$741,817
2011
$12,133 (−0.9%)
$279,881 + $447,392
$727,273
2010
$12,244 (+3.6%)
$274,394 + $438,620
$713,014
2009
$11,822 (+3.4%)
$272,344 + $435,342
$707,686
2008
$11,438
$272,991 + $436,377
$709,368
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
48
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,002 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1928
Sq. Ft.
28,472
Year built
1928
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5502019004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
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Roofing
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Electrical
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Electrical
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Property details
Parking
Garage
None
Interior
Equipment
Other
Heating & Cooling
Other Cooling
Other Heat
Multi-Unit Income
Gross Income: 733776
Gross Operating Income: $711,763
Net Operating Income: $439,377
Multi-Unit Expenses
Total Annual Expense: $272,386
Multi-Unit Other Financial Information
Rent Control: 100
Cap Rate: 4.63
Gross Rent Multiplier: 12.95
Vacancy Rate: 3
Scheduled Actual: Scheduled
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Type Type: 1, 2, 3, 4
Type Of Units: Apartment
# of Buildings: 1
Unit 1 Information
# of Beds: 0
# of Baths: 1.00
Rent: $1,162
Projected Rent: $62,400
Actual Rent: $41,832
# of Units: 36
Unit 2 Information
# of Beds: 0
# of Baths: 1.00
Rent: $1,600
Projected Rent: $9,600
Actual Rent: $9,600
# of Units: 6
Unit 3 Information
# of Beds: 1
# of Baths: 1.00
Rent: $1,523
Projected Rent: $7,616
Actual Rent: $10,500
# of Units: 5
Unit 4 Information
# of Beds: 1
# of Baths: 1.00
Rent: $2,100
Projected Rent: $2,100
Actual Rent: $2,100
# of Units: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 4
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,000
Zoning: LAR4
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessed Land Value: $302,902
Assessed Improvement Value: $484,192
Assessor Parcel Number: 5502-019-004
Location
Community Information
# of Units in Complex (Total): 48
Location Information
Directions: Located on 6th Street and Mariposa Avenue.
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 48.0
Sq. Ft.: 28,472
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,002 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5502019004
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is
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