Executive Summary

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Marcus & Millichap is pleased to present 5425 Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA 90029. Built in 1925, this prime mixed-use investment opportunity consists of 30 apartment units and 6,500 SF of commercial space located in the Hollywood Studio District of Los Angeles.  This four-story building features 24 singles, 6 one-bedrooms, and 4 retail or office spaces.

This offering presents the investor the opportunity to purchase a well-maintained property with stable cash flow of 5.49% on current income. The apartment units offer over 15% rental upside as units turn along with rental increases throughout the leases of the commercial tenants. Additionally, an investor will have the opportunity to increase cash flow with the addition of signage on the east side of the property.  

The Hollywood market remains one of the most desirable submarkets for living and working. With over 100,000 people living within one-mile and an average home value of over $840,000 within a three-mile radius, the demand for apartment units continues to increase year-over-year.  The subject property has a walk score of 92 and offers direct access to the 101 Freeway and a quick walk to the Vermont/Beverly Station.

Area Overview

UNPARALLELED LOCATION

Hollywood is world renowned  as the “entertainment capital of the world.” This iconic neighborhood is one of the most prestigious in the world, populated with many successful lawyers, studio executives, and celebrities. The surrounding area is filled with world-class shopping, dining, tourist attractions and hiking trails, including Runyon Canyon, one of the most popular trails in Los Angeles. In recent years developers have transformed the area into a mixed-use community for people to live, work, and play.  

ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

The history of movie production in Hollywood dates back to the early 1900s, exemplified by landmarks such as the Egyptian and Chinese theaters. While many studios have relocated to neighboring communities such as Studio City and Burbank, the neighborhood remains a primary location for pre- and post-production processes. Today, Hollywood is renowned for its tourist attractions, which draw more than 25 million visitors annually. 

The famed Sunset and Hollywood boulevards offer visitors an endless array of entertainment and historic destinations, including the Hollywood and Highland complex, El Capitan Theatre, the Pantages Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a variety of trendy restaurants and night-clubs. Other attractions in the area feature the Hollywood Bowl, Runyon Canyon, and the Griffith Observatory. 

ECONOMY

Most recently, companies specializing in streaming media, virtual reality, and website development have been flocking to Hollywood to occupy the large swaths of class “A” commercial space being introduced to the market.

The most notable example is Netflix’s lease of Icon (323,000 SF) and Cue (92,000 SF) office buildings at Sunset Bronson Studios. As the company has approximately $16 billion in obligations committed to streaming content, “the Netflix Effect” is creating even more economic momentum in the submarket by attracting new employers and more high-paying jobs to Hollywood.

This momentum will have a rising tide effect on real estate values in Hollywood, and in particular, the properties located near the intersection of Vine Street and Sunset Boulevard which is fast becoming the economic center of Hollywood.