LONG BEACH, FL – Stepp Commercial, a leading multifamily brokerage firm in the Los Angeles market, has completed the $11.05 million portfolio sale of four adjacent apartment buildings totaling 36 units in Long Beach.
Principal Robert Stepp of Stepp Commercial represented the seller, Long Beach-based VMG Properties LLC. Stepp and Vice President Todd Hawke of Stepp Commercial represented the buyer, Long Beach-based Raven Properties LLC.
Built in 1963, the properties are located at 910, 918, 924 and 930 Freeman Avenue. The portfolio sits on a 13,507-square-foot lot and consists of four two-story buildings – each building includes one one-bedroom unit and eight two-bedroom units. All but nine units were renovated in 2018 to include new custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, upgraded recessed lighting, new ceiling fans and new flooring. Additionally, exterior building renovations were conducted to include custom wood paneled security gates, fresh paint, new garage doors and new landscaping.
“This was a unique opportunity to acquire four buildings, which makes sense from a management standpoint, allowing the buyer to take advantage of economies of scale,” said Stepp. “Last year, the seller invested about $30,000 per unit to modernize 27 out of the 36 units along with exterior upgrades. These modern enhancements set the road map for the next buyer.”
Hawke added, “The buyer was attracted to the property because much of the heavy lifting of renovations had been completed and there is still a proven rental upside once the remaining units are upgraded.”
The vibrant Eastside neighborhood of Long Beach is less than one mile to the trendy Retro Row neighborhood as well as the East Broadway Strip, providing proximity to many of the best dining, shopping and nightlife amenities Long Beach offers.
About Stepp Commercial: Stepp Commercial is a brokerage firm specializing in the multifamily property sector. Stepp Commercial’s mission is to provide apartment owners with a fully integrated sales platform that includes comprehensive market knowledge and local real estate expertise to successfully complete any type of multifamily transaction. For more information visit steppcommercial.com