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645 W 9th St APT 406

645 W 9th St APT 406, Los Angeles, CA 90015, Los Angeles, CA 90015
$429,800
Zestimate®:$418,900

Listing Price

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645 W 9th St APT 406, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
Days Listed
3
Tax Assessed
$487k
Zestimate®
$419k
Market Rate
Lot Size
1.72 acres
Rent Estimate
$2,336/mo
Est. Cash Flow base
Type
condo

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4.9
Safety Score
A+
Schools

Nearby Schools

Educational options and performance ratings in the area.

N/A

Olympic Primary Center

K
0.6 mi away
2

John H. Liechty Middle School

6-8
0.8 mi away
5

Academic Leadership Community School

9-12
0.8 mi away

Property Overview

A stunning investment opportunity in a prime location. This property features modern amenities, spacious living areas, and strong rental potential.

Features & Amenities

Open Floor PlanHardwood FloorsModern KitchenStainless Steel AppliancesCentral Heat/AirLarge BackyardParkingNear Transit

Haven AI Verdict

Recommendation
Risky
Confidence Score: 4/10
Exercise caution due to potential market volatility.
Cap Rate
4.23%
Total ROI
10.8%
Cash Flow
$-658/mo
DSCR
0.70
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Haven AI

The property at 645 W 9th St presents a challenging investment profile from a conservative standpoint. While the purchase price of $429,800 is relatively low for Los Angeles, the projected monthly cash flow of -$657.99 is a significant drawback. A negative cash flow of nearly $8,000 annually means the investor is subsidizing the asset, relying entirely on the 4% expected appreciation to achieve a positive total return. This 'appreciation play' strategy carries high risk, especially in an urban market like DTLA where HOA fees and taxes often compress margins. Unless a significant down payment is used to neutralize the deficit, this asset fails to provide the safety margins required for a stable income-producing portfolio.

Strengths
  • Competitive entry-level price point for the Los Angeles market
  • Generous square footage for a one-bedroom unit (754 sqft)
  • Consistent 4% projected appreciation in a high-demand primary market
Considerations
  • Significant negative monthly cash flow of -$658
  • Low rental yield of 4.23% fails to cover typical financing and HOA costs
  • High sensitivity to DTLA market fluctuations and condo supply
  • Dependency on appreciation rather than fundamentals to realize profit
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10-Year Price Projection

Price & Tax History

Price History

DateEventPricePrice/sqft
2026-04-20Listed for sale$429,800$570
2025-06-30Listing removed$420,000$557
2025-02-27Listed for sale$420,000$557
2021-01-04Sold$450,000$597
2020-11-28Pending sale$453,000$601
2020-10-08Price change$453,000$601
2020-08-14Listed for sale$465,000$617
2018-01-02Listing removed$2,650$4
2017-12-02Listed for rent$2,650$4
2017-08-31Sold$512,000$679
2016-10-13Sold$480,000$637
2016-09-16Pending sale$499,000$662
2016-08-31Listed for sale$499,000$662

Tax History

YearProperty TaxTax Assessment
2025$5,975.88$487,093
2024$5,906.71$477,543
2023$5,792.31$468,180
2022$5,522.53$459,000
2021$6,486.6$538,201
2020$6,550.35$532,684
2019$6,550.35$522,240
2018$6,279.09$512,000
2017$6,279.09$480,000
2016$5,879.91$442,000
2015$5,407.74$428,000
2014$4,387.73$348,000
2012$0$285,000
2011$0$304,000
2010$0$304,000
2009$0$327,000
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Getzels Group
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CalRE #01884947
Call / Text
818.535.5337

Property Specs

Beds
1
Baths
1
Sq Ft
754
Institutional Underwriting Ledger

Investment Numbers & Operating Model

Standardized cash flow underwriting modeled with state tax schedules, regional insurance hazard risk, and disciplined operating reserves.

Data Sources:MLS List Price: $429,800Rent Basis: Observed Comp Model ($2,336/mo)State Tax Benchmark: 0.75% (CA)Hazard Reserve: $215/mo
Haven ScoreRisky
0/ 10

Multi-factor yield grade

Cap Rate (Unleveraged)
3.57%

NOI: $15,351/yr

Cash-on-Cash Yield
-11.5%

On $98,854 invested

DSCR Ratio
0.57x

Negative debt coverage

5-Yr Leveraged ROI
+36.5%

Equity + cumulative cash

Financing Scenario Controls
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Monthly Cash Flow Breakdown

Monthly Operating Deductions
Property Taxes (0.75% of basis)-$304/mo
Homeowner / Hazard Insurance-$215/mo
Vacancy Reserve (5% of rent)-$117/mo
Repairs & Maintenance (10% of rent)-$234/mo
Property Management (8% of rent)-$187/mo
Total Pure Operating Expenses-$1,057/mo
Net Investor Cash Flow
Gross Scheduled Rent+$2,336/mo
Less: Operating Expenses-$1,057/mo
Net Operating Income (NOI)+$1,279/mo
Less: Debt Service (30yr @ 6.75%)-$2,230/mo
Net Cash Flow
$-951/mo
$-11,410/year
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