EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Growth Investment Group is proud to present PACIFICA - a 40-unit upgraded apartment community in the highly-desirable City of Glendale, California. This offering presents opportunity for 1031 exchange buyers or long-term investors to acquire a stabilized and extensively upgraded property with rental upside potential in a mature and strong location.
The property is a two-story garden style apartment that was built in 1956 and has undergone extensive renovations in the past 5 years. The electrical system was upgraded from master meter system to individual meter for each unit. The landscaping has been completely redone and transformed into a tranquil setting with brick pavers and palm trees complete with outdoor seating area (modern-style patio furniture) and hanging garden lighting fixtures. Other major upgrades include copper plumbing, double pane windows throughout, new staircase deck and railings, completely refurbished pool area, new doors for upgraded unit, each windows A/C and wall heater has been replaced with new ductless split HVAC for upgraded unit, new fencing around pool area, new bike racks, and LED lighting fixtures for common area.
The property is comprised of two buildings with center courtyard and situated on a large 31,005 square feet lot size. It offers “rent-control proof” unit mix of eight (8) x 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom and thirty-two (32) x studio units. It has many amenities such as an enclosed/private pool area with a sundeck, barbecue area in the back, bike rack, security cameras, intercom and gated entrance, and two laundry facilities. It has 42 assigned open spaces parking in the front. The 2 extra parking spaces could be rented out for additional parking income. Each unit is separately metered for electricity.
Upgraded units have been either partially or completely upgraded with luxury vinyl-plank flooring, quartz countertop kitchens and new modern-style kitchen cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, upgraded bathrooms with contemporary design, new custom interior paint, designer lighting fixture/ceiling fans in the living room and much more. Some units are furnished with in-wall Murphy bed, and furniture.
Upgraded units demonstrate a proven built-in rental comparable. Investors can capitalize on the rental upside opportunity to achieve even higher rents by renovating the 4 units that are still in original condition and complete the renovation for the 26 partially upgraded units. Other potential renovation ideas include adding covered parking, and installing in-unit washer/dryer, USB outlet, and tile backsplashes in all units.
LOCATION AND ACCESS
The property is in the highly desirable location north of FWY 134, between Pacific Blvd and Central Blvd. It has a high walkability score of 85 due to its close proximity to many small retail stores in the areas and easy access to public transportation. It is within walking distance to many well-known brands such as Trader Joe’s, Equinox, Hilton, Sheraton, and the property is located less than a mile to Glendale Downtown/central business district. It is located ±1-1/2 mile away from The Glendale Galleria and The Americana. Due to its superb location, tenants enjoy the tranquility of north Glendale with excellent access to all amenities the City of Glendale has to offer. The property has superb access to FWY 134, FWY 5, and FWY 2.
Downtown Glendale has seen tremendous growth and residents have a complete range of lifestyle options that covers arts & entertainment, dining & shopping, living, and bars & nightlife. This tremendous growth has spurred many recently completed luxury apartment communities, such as The Brand, The Harrison, ONYX, AMLI Lex on Orange, Altana Glendale, Modera Glendale, and many more.
Glendale is nestled between the San Gabriel Mountains and Downtown Los Angeles, giving it a perfect balance of city excitement and natural getaways. Residents have become quite fond of their town and love its rich past, as well as its promising future.
Glendale is considered one of the ten safest cities (pop 100K-500K) in the United States. Glendale's safety is a result of the city's focus on education, community involvement, and superior quality of life. Exceptional police responsiveness and crime protection has resulted in consistently ranking in the FBI.