Property Description

Lucrum is proud to present the Sapphire Crest, a stunning 2-story, 7-unit multifamily investment property located at 823 Lagoon Ave. Wilmington, CA. This garden-style apartment building boasts curb appeal, totals ±5,301 building square feet on a ±7,512 square foot lot, and is zoned LARD1.5.

The property was built in 1965 and tastefully renovated in 2023, including a remodel of all interior units, a new roof, windows, and drought-tolerant landscaping. In addition, all the electrical sub-panels are new and recently installed in May 2024. The unit mix is comprised of 4 one-bedroom/one-bath units, 1 two-bedroom/two-bath unit, and 2 two-bedroom/one and one half-bath townhome-style units. These well-appointed apartment units include wall A/C units, new flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, and plenty of cabinet and storage space. In addition, drawings have been completed for an ADU comprised of 1 two-bedroom/two-bath unit totaling ±760 square feet. The building construction is comprised of a wood frame and stucco exterior with brick accents, a flat roof, and a freshly painted exterior. The property is separately metered for gas & electricity. Building amenities include laundry room and garage parking for 7 cars on-site via 2 two-car garages and 3 one-car garages.

This investment opportunity presents an ideal turnkey, high-income-producing asset with stabilized rents, a 7.04% cap rate, and attractive day-one cash flow—perfect for an investor seeking a low-maintenance, stabilized asset. The Seller is highly motivated and all reasonable offers will be considered, making this a compelling opportunity to secure a strong-performing property with potential for negotiation and value.

Aesthetically, the property gushes with pride of ownership and charm and offers some of the nicest apartment rentals in Wilmington for a few lucky tenants to be proud to call their home.

Location Description

The Sapphire Crest is ideally located in a desirable residential community of Wilmington within Los Angeles County, offering residents easy access to a host of amenities and nearby cities. Situated near cities like Long Beach, San Pedro, Carson, Torrance, and Lakewood, this property benefits from a convenient location within proximity to various shopping centers, restaurants, entertainment venues, and recreational facilities. The building is a short-distance drive to the 110 and 1 Freeways. It is a roughly 15-minute drive to Long Beach Harbor and the Queen Mary. Nearby destinations include Los Angeles Harbor College and Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park, which is approximately one and a half miles away for residents to enjoy some recreation time.

The property itself boasts a 98 Walk Score and an 86 Bike Score as it is near many stores and restaurants.

Property Highlights

• Motivated Seller—will consider all reasonable offers
• Attractive 7.04% cap rate | 9.39 GRM | Excellent loan to value
• HACLA’s Section 8 Voucher Payment Standard: $2,172 for a 1-bedroom, $2,748 for a 2-bedroom in this zip code
• Architectural drawings completed for a 2+2 ADU unit. The unit is not built and the property is being sold only with the drawings
• Recently renovated apartment building with modern finishes
• Prime location in the thriving submarket of Wilmington
• Fully remodeled interiors for all units
• Diverse unit mix, including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and townhome-style units
• New roof, exterior paint, windows, light fixtures, landscaping, and flooring
• Low maintenance, high-income producing, pride of ownership, turnkey asset
• On-site laundry room and garage parking

Location Highlights

• Easy Access to Major Freeways such as the I-710 and I-110, allowing for easy commuting and travel throughout the region
• The area is served by various public transportation options, including bus routes and nearby Metro stations, providing convenient access to different parts of Los Angeles County
• Easy access to Wilmington train station
• 98 Walk Score and 86 Bike Score
• 6.5 miles from the Port of Los Angeles & 8 miles from the Port of Long Beach
• Ports are linked to 1 of 14 jobs in Greater Los Angeles