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Investment Highlights

  • 2-story building, no elevator
  • Small efficient units with affordable rental price
  • Wood Frame / Stucco
  • Prime Location – Centrally located with convenient access to employment centers, transit, dining, and entertainment

Executive Summary

717 Columbia Avenue presents a unique multifamily investment opportunity in the Westlake area of Downtown Los Angeles just West of the 110 Freeway and East of Koreatown. The 2-story wood frame/stucco property consists of a 37-unit residential building with a diverse unit mix that includes 1 single unit, 28 bachelor units (own bathroom with shower but no kitchen), and 8 single-room occupancy units - SRO (no bathroom and no kitchen). The property has a shared community kitchen for all units and community bathrooms for the 8 SRO units. The property is master metered for gas and electric and has no parking.
Situated in walking distance to LA Live and Crypto.com Arena, the property benefits from strong rental demand driven by nearby employment centers, public transit access, and a wide range of dining, retail, and entertainment options. In addition, there are many nearby colleges. The small and efficient unit mix is well-suited to tenants seeking affordable living options within the city core.
With its prime location and efficient unit configuration, 717 Columbia Avenue provides investors with the potential for steady cash flow and long-term appreciation in one of Los Angeles’ most dynamic rental markets.

Financial Summary (Actual - 2025)

Annual (CAD) Annual Per SF (CAD)
Gross Rental Income $507,239 $16.13
Other Income $6,087 $0.19
Vacancy Loss $15,400 $0.49
Effective Gross Income $497,927 $15.83
Taxes $63,411 $2.02
Operating Expenses $159,114 $5.06
Total Expenses $222,526 $7.08
Net Operating Income $275,401 $8.76

Financial Summary (Actual - 2025)

Gross Rental Income (CAD)
Annual $507,239
Annual Per SF $16.13
Other Income (CAD)
Annual $6,087
Annual Per SF $0.19
Vacancy Loss (CAD)
Annual $15,400
Annual Per SF $0.49
Effective Gross Income (CAD)
Annual $497,927
Annual Per SF $15.83
Taxes (CAD)
Annual $63,411
Annual Per SF $2.02
Operating Expenses (CAD)
Annual $159,114
Annual Per SF $5.06
Total Expenses (CAD)
Annual $222,526
Annual Per SF $7.08
Net Operating Income (CAD)
Annual $275,401
Annual Per SF $8.76

Property Facts

Price $5,072,885 CAD
Price Per Unit $137,105 CAD
Sale Type Investment
Cap Rate 5.43%
Gross Rent Multiplier 9.88
No. Units 37
Property Type Multifamily
Property Subtype Apartment
Apartment Style Low-Rise
Building Class C
Lot Size 0.13 AC
Building Size 9,936 SF
Average Occupancy 100%
No. Stories 2
Year Built 1922
Zoning R3, Los Angeles

Amenities

  • Smoke Detector

Unit Amenities

  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Vinyl Flooring

Site Amenities

  • Controlled Access

Unit Mix Information

Description No. Units Avg. Rent/Mo SF
Studios 1 $1,371 CAD 375
Studios 28 $1,234 CAD 235
Studios 8 $959.74 CAD 125
Walk Score®
Walker's Paradise (93)
Transit Score®
Rider's Paradise (93)
Bike Score®
Very Bikeable (74)
What is a Walk Score®, Transit Score® & Bike Score®?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
Bike Score® measures bikeability of a location.
What is a Walk Score®
, Transit Score® & Bike Score?
Walk Score® measures the walkability
of any address. Transit Score®
measures access to public transit. Bike Score®
measures bikeability of a location.®

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
5142-022-006
Land Assessment
$1,177,834 CAD
Improvements Assessment
$736,142 CAD
Total Assessment
$1,913,976 CAD
Annual Taxes
$63,411 CAD ($6.38 CAD/SF)
Tax Year
2025
  • Listing ID: 39769373

  • Date on Market: 2026-03-13

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 717 Columbia Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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