520 E Walnut St

$5,850,000
Last Sold Price
32
Baths
15,552 Sq. Ft.
$376 / Sq. Ft.
15,552
Sq. Ft.
$376
per Sq. Ft.

Description

520 East Walnut Street is a 16-unit multifamily investment property located in Santa Ana, CA. Built in 1983, 520 East Walnut Street offers exclusively two-bedroom townhomes with private patios. The property features highly desirable amenities including in-unit laundry hookups, central A/C and heating, controlled pedestrian access, and a gated subterranean parking garage. Currently, there are 12 renovated or partially renovated units that feature high-quality upgrades including appliances, shaker-style...520 East Walnut Street is a 16-unit multifamily investment property located in Santa Ana, CA. Built in 1983, 520 East Walnut Street offers exclusively two-bedroom townhomes with private patios. The property features highly desirable amenities including in-unit laundry hookups, central A/C and heating, controlled pedestrian access, and a gated subterranean parking garage. Currently, there are 12 renovated or partially renovated units that feature high-quality upgrades including appliances, shaker-style cabinets, quartz countertops, plumbing fixtures, recessed lighting, and more. These improvements have allowed ownership to charge a significant rental premium over non-renovated units, with an average rent of $2,795 for the renovated units. Furthermore, current ownership has identified under-utilized community space that could further increase rental income and diversify the overall unit mix through the conversion of a storage room into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). 520 East Walnut Street benefits from its excellent central Santa Ana location just south of Downtown Santa Ana and its bustling 4th Street, providing residents with convenient access to a plethora of retail, dining, and entertainment options. Additionally, the property is within walking distance of Downtown Plaza, granting residents easy access to everyday needs. 520 East Walnut Street is located within a 1-mile radius of all three levels of schooling, including Lowell Elementary School, Lathrop Intermediate School, and Santa Ana High School. Furthermore, the property is just over 1.50 miles from Santa Ana College, the 3rd top employer within the city per Santa Ana’s 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Residents enjoy 520 East Walnut Street’s close proximity to Interstate 5 and State Route 55 as they connect residents to employment hubs throughout Southern California. Given the property’s high-quality unit finishes and close proximity to Santa Ana’s most popular destinations, 520 East Walnut Street is well suited to provide investors with strong returns over the long-term investment horizon.
  1. Listed by Tyler Leeson • DRE #01451551 • Brokerage DRE #00530854 • Marcus & Millichap RE Invest • tleeson@marcusmillichap.com

Property Details for 520 East Walnut Street

Parking Spaces Total
40
Private Pool
No
Total Units
16.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
15552
Assessor Parcel Number
404-081-01
Property Attached YN
false
LISTING UPDATED: 01/24/2025 12:21 AM

Property Details for 520 East Walnut Street

StatusClosed
MLS #OC24212983
Days on Market77
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Res Income 2-4 Units
Year Built1983
CountyOrange County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Marcus & Millichap RE Invest, Tyler Leeson, DRE #01451551

Sold By DC Real Estate, Duong Cao, DRE #01239513

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Building Information for 520 East Walnut Street

Building/Complex520 E Walnut StFloor-Stories2Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1983Building Size-

Payment Calculator

$33,704 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$28,512

Property Taxes

$5,192

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 520 East Walnut Street

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Gross Income: $491,712
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $485,712
  • Vacancy Allowance: 14571
  • Vacancy Allowance Rate: 3
  • Gross Operating Income: $471,141
  • Net Operating Income: $319,481
  • Other Income Description: Misc
  • Other Income 1: $6,000
  • Gross Multiplier: 11.95
  • Cap Rate: 5.44
  • Financing: Cash
Expense Details
  • Operating Expense: $157,660
  • Operating Expense Percent: 33.00%
  • New Taxes Expense: $65,380
  • Fuel Expense: $6,341
  • Electric Expense: $6,341
  • Insurance Expense: $12,800
  • Maintenance Expense: $12,000
  • Professional Management Expense: $16,700
  • Other Expense: $25,416
  • Other Expense Description: Misc
  • Trash Expense: $6,341
  • Water Sewer Expense: $6,341
  • Total Expenses: $157,660
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 10724
  • Tax Census Tract: 749.01
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $4,216
  • Tax Lot: 1
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: First level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Level with Street
  • Number Of Units: 16
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 40
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 40
  • Carport Spaces: 0
Property / Structure Info
  • Builders Tract Name: Other
  • Builders Tract Code: Other (OTHR)
  • Residential Styles: Res Income 2-4 Units
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Units Total: 16
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 40
  • Unit Type Garage Attached: No
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $40,476
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $40,476
  • Unit Type Pro Forma: 45600
  • Unit Type Type: 1
Unit Information
  • Rent Controlled: Yes
  • Number Of Buildings: 3
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 16
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 16
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1

Property History for 520 East Walnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1549264489

$5,850,000

+6.9% / yr

Jan 23, 2025

Sold

CLAW #OC24212983MR

$5,850,000—
Jan 23, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #OC24212983

$5,850,000—
Jan 23, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #OC24212983

$5,850,000—
Dec 31, 2024

Pending

CRMLS #OC24212983

—
Dec 30, 2024

Pending

SDMLS #OC24212983

—
Dec 30, 2024

Pending

CLAW #OC24212983MR

—
Oct 14, 2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC24212983

$5,875,000—
Oct 14, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC24212983MR

$5,875,000—
Oct 14, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC24212983

$5,875,000—
Mar 1, 2024

Expired

CRMLS #OC23172722

—
Feb 29, 2024

Expired

SDMLS #OC23172722

$6,000,000—
Feb 29, 2024

Expired

CLAW #OC23172722MR

$6,000,000—
Sep 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC23172722

$6,000,000—
Sep 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC23172722MR

$6,000,000—
Sep 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC23172722

$6,000,000—
Aug 30, 2022

Sold

SDMLS #OC22128224

$4,975,000—
Aug 30, 2022

Sold

CLAW #OC22128224MR

$4,975,000—
Aug 30, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #OC22128224

$4,975,000—
Aug 23, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496585481

$4,975,000

+6.5% / yr

Jul 6, 2022

Pending

CRMLS #OC22128224

—
Jun 21, 2022

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #OC22128224

—
Jun 21, 2022

Pending

CLAW #OC22128224MR

—
Jun 21, 2022

Pending

SDMLS #OC22128224

—
Jun 21, 2022

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #OC22128224MR

—
Jun 14, 2022

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC22128224

$5,600,000—
Jun 14, 2022

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC22128224MR

$5,600,000—
Jun 14, 2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC22128224

$5,600,000—
Oct 31, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #80082693

$1,345,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1549264489

$5,850,000

+6.9% / yr

01/23/2025

Sold

CLAW #OC24212983MR

$5,850,000
01/23/2025

Sold

CRMLS #OC24212983

$5,850,000
01/23/2025

Sold

SDMLS #OC24212983

$5,850,000
12/31/2024

Pending

CRMLS #OC24212983

—
12/30/2024

Pending

SDMLS #OC24212983

—
12/30/2024

Pending

CLAW #OC24212983MR

—
10/14/2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC24212983

$5,875,000
10/14/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC24212983MR

$5,875,000
10/14/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC24212983

$5,875,000
03/01/2024

Expired

CRMLS #OC23172722

—
02/29/2024

Expired

SDMLS #OC23172722

$6,000,000
02/29/2024

Expired

CLAW #OC23172722MR

$6,000,000
09/14/2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC23172722

$6,000,000
09/14/2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC23172722MR

$6,000,000
09/14/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC23172722

$6,000,000
08/30/2022

Sold

SDMLS #OC22128224

$4,975,000
08/30/2022

Sold

CLAW #OC22128224MR

$4,975,000
08/30/2022

Sold

CRMLS #OC22128224

$4,975,000
08/23/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496585481

$4,975,000

+6.5% / yr

07/06/2022

Pending

CRMLS #OC22128224

—
06/21/2022

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #OC22128224

—
06/21/2022

Pending

CLAW #OC22128224MR

—
06/21/2022

Pending

SDMLS #OC22128224

—
06/21/2022

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #OC22128224MR

—
06/14/2022

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC22128224

$5,600,000
06/14/2022

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC22128224MR

$5,600,000
06/14/2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC22128224

$5,600,000
10/31/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #80082693

$1,345,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 520 East Walnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,953,520Additions$1,222,470Total$5,175,990
Tax Record2025$62,308 ($5,192 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,316 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,316 SqFtLot Size20,520 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1982CountyORANGEAPN404-081-01

Schools near 520 East Walnut Street

This home is within Santa Ana Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Sierra Preparatory Academy
PublicK to 8

Century High School
Public9 to 12

Edward B. Cole Academy
CharterK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Marcus & Millichap RE Invest, Tyler Leeson, DRE #01451551

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