
Whittier, California 90605
Analysis of 8346 Sargent Avenue, Whittier, California 90605 is currently available with a list price of $1,150,000. The property maintains a Poor Condition Rating (30/100), indicating the property requires renovation and updates to maximize its market potential. This presents opportunities for value-add investors. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Whittier Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1954, this triplex is marketed as a 'value-add' opportunity requiring substantial rehabilitation. The interior images reveal original 1950s-style kitchens and bathrooms, dated wood paneling, old carpeting, and acoustic ceiling tiles. The property shows significant physical depreciation and requires a full renovation of the vacant unit and likely the occupied units to meet modern market standards.
With current rents for the two-bedroom units at $1,000 and $1,200, there is substantial room to increase income to market rates, especially with the large rear unit currently vacant.
The oversized 10,832 sq ft lot and WHR4 zoning, paired with detached garage structures and alley access, provide an excellent foundation for ADU additions or further density development.
Each unit is equipped with its own laundry hookups and separate meters for gas and electricity, significantly reducing the owner's monthly operating expenses and management complexity.
The property is marketed as a value-add opportunity with the largest unit requiring significant upgrades, implying a need for substantial upfront investment in renovations.
The existing below-market leases on two units may result in a lower initial cap rate and restricted cash flow until the units can be legally transitioned to market-rate pricing.
Excellent investment opportunity in a desirable Whittier neighborhood. Value add opportunity. Situated on a large 10,832 sq ft lot, this triplex features three single-level units and strong rental upside. Zoned WHR4, the property offers potential to add an ADU, providing an opportunity for additional income. Information has been confirmed with the city; buyer to perform their own due diligence. The front two units are both 2 bed / 1 bath (approx. 924 sq ft) and are currently tenant occupied with rents of $1,000 and $1,200 per month, offering significant potential for future rent increases as they move toward market levels. The rear unit is vacant and the largest unit on the property at approximately 1,762 sq ft, offering 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. This unit presents the largest upgrade opportunity, making it ideal for renovation to maximize rental income or for an owner-occupant. Each unit includes laundry hookups, and tenants pay their own gas and electricity, helping reduce operating expenses. Additional features include two 2-car garages and one single-car garage with alley access, plus yard space with mature trees and landscaping. The large 10,832 sq ft WHR4 zoned lot and detached garage structures may offer additional value-add or future development opportunities (buyer to verify with the City of Whittier). Located within the Ocean View Elementary and East Whittier Middle School districts, and conveniently within walking distance to Whittier Blvd for shopping, dining, and public transit, with easy access to Uptown Whittier. This property presents an excellent opportunity for investors seeking rental upside and value-add potential in a strong Whittier location.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 3,610 | 2,612 | 75% |
| Lot Size | 10,832 | 10,969.5 | 50% |
| Price | $1.15M | $1.18M | 50% |
| Price per sq ft | $319 | $404 | 25% |
| Built year | 1954 | 1951 | 50% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 44 | 152 | 25% |
Mar 9, 2026
$1,150,000
Initial Listing