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Investment Highlights

  • Six bungalow-style apartment units within Santa Monica’s Wilshire-Montana district.
  • Located only six blocks from Palisades Park and the Santa Monica beachfront with excellent walkability to premium dining and retail on Montana Avenue.
  • Recent exterior enhancements include new landscaping, fencing, paint, irrigation, and Spanish tile accents.
  • Three units, or 50%, delivered vacant at closing, enabling immediate renovation or re-tenanting at market rents.
  • Significant demonstrated rental upside of approximately 18% through an established renovation program.
  • Two fully upgraded units featuring in-unit washer/dryers, new cabinetry, quartz countertops, and modern finishes.

Executive Summary

CBRE is pleased to present 522-532 Idaho Avenue, a six-unit multifamily property in Santa Monica's Wilshire-Montana neighborhood. It sits one block south of Montana Avenue and six blocks from Palisades Park and the beach. The location is highly walkable, and the building is simple to run, a good fit for private buyers who want an A+ location, steady income, and room to grow rents.
Offered at $2,350,000, the property delivers a 5.94% CAP on September 2026 scheduled income, calculated on the $2,420,000 Year 1 total cost, which includes $70,000 of budgeted CapEx at Units 528 and 532 and assumes self-management. Scheduled income reflects an 11.93 GRM. A pro forma GRM of 10.38 shows how much rents can grow as legacy tenancies turn. Renovating Units 522 and 524 at turnover adds $70,000 of CapEx, for an all-in basis of $2,490,000 and a 7.07% pro forma CAP.
Three of the six units (50%) will be delivered vacant, giving a buyer a clear path to renovate, customize, and lease at market rents right away. A buyer sets the finish level from day one instead of working around tenants. Ownership has already paid for new landscaping, fencing, and irrigation, and the front yard will be delivered unassigned, so a buyer can program it as a private patio, a shared amenity, or a more defined entry. Together, the vacancies give a buyer control over both the interiors and how the property presents.
Built in 1922, the property has six one-bedroom, one-bathroom railroad-bungalow units totaling about 3,360 SF on a 7,480 SF corner lot. Zoning is SMR2, and the site carries legal non-conforming density. Units 526 and 530 have new kitchens and baths, new flooring, in-unit washer/dryers, and custom closets. Exterior work includes new landscaping, fencing, irrigation, and fresh paint.
With Montana Avenue, Downtown Santa Monica, and the beach all walkable, and quick access to PCH and the I-10, 522-532 Idaho Avenue is a rare chance to buy a well-located, easy-to-manage asset with upside in one of Santa Monica's best neighborhoods.

Property Facts

Price $3,266,265 CAD
Price Per Unit $544,377 CAD
Sale Type Investment
Gross Rent Multiplier 11.93
No. Units 6
Property Type Multifamily
Property Subtype Apartment
Building Class B
Lot Size 0.17 AC
Building Size 3,360 SF
No. Stories 1
Year Built 1922
Zoning SMR2* - Low Density Residential

Amenities

Unit Amenities

  • Microwave
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Tub/Shower
  • Freezer
  • Porch

Unit Mix Information

Description No. Units Avg. Rent/Mo SF
1+1 6 - -
Moderately walkable
70/100
Moderately drivable
70/100
Some public transit
50/100
Moderately bikeable
70/100

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
4292-010-001
Land Assessment
$2,842,097 CAD
Improvements Assessment
$575,615 CAD
Total Assessment
$3,417,711 CAD
  • Listing ID: 40851697

  • Date on Market: 2026-06-09

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 522-532 Idaho Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

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