#P1-21276, Evelyn Xu, Listing Office: Infinity International Realty
428 N Garfield Ave Alhambra, CA 91801
Property details
About 428 N Garfield Ave
Close to 7% Proforma CAP Rate. First time for sale for more than ±34 years. A prime 5-unit value add deal located in north Alhambra and just steps away from downtown Alhambra on Garfield Ave & Main St. It is situated on Garfield Ave and adjacent to both San Marino and South Pasadena; yet it provides convenience to tenants due to its strategic location just within minutes to many area amenities like shopping (Costco, Target), Alhambra Park, schools, churches, downtown Alhambra on Main Street, and easy access to FWY 10 and FWY 110 via Fremont Ave. This property offers investors an opportunity to buy an easy to manage and rent apartment in the best location of Alhambra. Most tenants are on month-to-month rental agreement providing immediate upside on rent increases. The area does not have any local rent control (it is under California AB1482 rent control). The property is a two-story garden style apartment that was built in 1963. It has an unusual large building size of ±4,226 SF which translates to large average unit size of ±845 SF/unit. It is on a large ±7,490 SF lot. It has an excellent unit mix of one (1) x large 2bed+1bath+den, two (2) x 2bed+1bath, and two (2) x 1bed+1bath units. The 2bed+1bath+den is an unusually large ±1100-±1200SF unit (buyer to verify). Some of the unit(s) have updated flooring. The kitchen and bathroom are not upgraded. Most of the units are well maintained. The current income is estimated ±80% below market (buyer to verify), thus providing an attractive investment for a savvy multifamily investor. The property has a total of 8 parking spaces provided by 5 carport spaces, 2 tuck-under parking, and 1 garage that is being used as a storage room. There is no parking soft story retrofit requirement in Alhambra. There is a shared laundry room – machines are seller’s own. Each unit is separately metered for electricity and gas. The property is strategically located in the north Alhambra area, considered to be one of the best locations in Alhambra. This area is adjacent to the City of South Pasadena and City of San Marino. The property is within walking distance to Costco, Target, and minutes away from Downtown Alhambra on Atlantic & Main which include many restaurants, shopping and entertainment such as: Edwards Alhambra Renaissance 14 & IMAX, Burlington Coat Factory, 38 Degree Ale House & Grill, The Granada LA, and almost all amenities the City of Alhambra has to offer.
Highlights
Summary
- Appliances: Gas Range
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Fireplace: Family Room
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Assigned
- Heating: Wall Furnace
- Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $1,580,000
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $12,497
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Huntington Dr go south on Garfield Ave, after Alhambra Rd building is on the left hand side
- Year Built: 1963
- Stories: 2
- Lot Size: 0.172 Acres
- MLS Number: AR25046580
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: Growth Investment Group Pasade
- Office Email: han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com
- Listing Agent: Han Chen
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Sep 17, 1991 | Home Sold | $525,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $910,163 | $12,497 |
2023 | $892,317 | $12,499 |
2022 | $874,821 | $11,955 |
2021 | $857,669 | $11,827 |
2020 | $848,876 | $11,446 |
2019 | $832,233 | $11,383 |
2018 | $815,916 | $11,189 |
2017 | $799,919 | $11,189 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Marengo Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•1400 Marengo Ave
5
Coolidge Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•421 N Mission Dr
8
William L. Valentine Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•1650 Hntngtn Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $37,308. The most common annual income of people living in Alhambra, CA is less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently asked questions
About 428 N Garfield Ave
The listing price of 428 N Garfield Ave property is $1,580,000.
The property 428 N Garfield Ave is a condo located in Alhambra, California, 91801.
Active Listing: 428 N Garfield Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 428 N Garfield Ave are: Marengo Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Coolidge Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), William L. Valentine Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Garfield Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Granada Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Alhambra High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Independence High (Alternative) (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Options for Youth San Gabriel (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $12,497 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 17, 1991 for $525,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 428 N Garfield Ave has 0 bathroom.
The year of construction for 428 N Garfield Ave is 1963.
This home is located at 428 N Garfield Ave in Alhambra, CA and zip code 91801 in the The San Gabriel Valley neighborhood. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,580,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Alhambra, CA there were more than 8 sold above asking price, over 8 sold below and more than 1 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Alhambra, CA between March and April 2025 did not move. Listings spent 49 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $896,320 during the same period.