4425 W 159th Street
Lawndale, CA 90260
Listing broker / agent: The Collective Realty · Will Tiao · CRMLS
MLS # 26996965 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 02:14 UTC
About this property
Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully occupied, 12-unit apartment building in a desirable Torrance-adjacent location, just off Hawthorne Boulevard, the city's bustling commercial and retail corridor. This well-located property offers residents convenient access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and everyday amenities, with nearby 405 Freeway access providing easy connectivity throughout the South Bay and greater Los Angeles. Situated on a generous 12,603 SF lot, the 5,224 SF building features 12 one-bedroom, one-bathroom units, along with 12 covered parking spaces housed in two six-car carports. An on-site coin-operated laundry facility provides an additional revenue stream. With 100% occupancy, the property delivers immediate, stabilized rental income from an established tenant base. Offered at $1,900,000, the property generates annual Gross Operating Income of $176,552, including $2,516 in laundry revenue, and Net Operating Income of $103,116 based on 2025 operating expenses. These figures translate to an attractive 5.43% capitalization rate and 10.76 gross rent multiplier. Beyond its strong in-place income, the property presents compelling opportunities for future growth through strategic interior upgrades and rent optimization, subject to applicable regulations. With its desirable Torrance-adjacent location, stable occupancy, generous lot size, and potential for increased returns, this property offers investors an appealing combination of current cash flow and long-term value creation in one of the South Bay's established rental markets.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26996965
- Status
- Pending
- Type
- Residential Income
- Beds / baths
- 12 Beds • 12 Baths
- Living area
- 5,224 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.2893 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1958
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 4
Building
- Year built
- 1958
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 0
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Appliances
- Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- Gravity
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Common Area
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 12
- Parking
- Detached Carport
- Attached garage
- No
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- None
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Charter High - Gardena (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles County Office of Education · Gardena | 9–12 | 0.3 mi |
| Environmental Charter High - Lawndale (school website, opens in a new tab) Lawndale Elementary · Lawndale | 9–12 | 0.3 mi |
| Jane Addams Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Lawndale Elementary · Lawndale | 6–8 | 0.4 mi |
| William Anderson Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Lawndale Elementary · Lawndale | K–5 | 0.4 mi |
| Will Rogers Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Lawndale Elementary · Lawndale | 6–8 | 0.5 mi |
| William Green Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Lawndale Elementary · Lawndale | K–5 | 0.6 mi |
| Lawndale High (school website, opens in a new tab) Centinela Valley Union High · Lawndale | 9–12 | 0.8 mi |
| R. K. Lloyde High (school website, opens in a new tab) Centinela Valley Union High · Lawndale | 9–12 | 0.8 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,900,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,900,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 20:16 | $1,900,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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