| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 77th | Good |
| Demographics | 35th | Fair |
| Amenities | 49th | Fair |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 12100 Birch Ave, Hawthorne, CA, 90250, US |
| Region / Metro | Hawthorne |
| Year of Construction | 1986 |
| Units | 22 |
| Transaction Date | --- |
| Transaction Price | --- |
| Buyer | --- |
| Seller | --- |
12100 Birch Ave Hawthorne Multifamily Investment
Neighborhood-level occupancy near 96% and a high share of renter-occupied units suggest durable demand drivers for this submarket, according to WDSuite’s CRE market data.
Situated in Hawthorne’s Urban Core, the property benefits from neighborhood fundamentals that are above the metro median for occupancy among 1,441 Los Angeles neighborhoods, supporting income stability and lease retention for smaller assets. The local housing profile skews heavily renter-occupied, indicating a deep tenant base for multifamily.
Day-to-day convenience is supported by strong grocery access (high among neighborhoods nationally), while parks, pharmacies, and cafes are comparatively limited within the immediate neighborhood. Childcare availability is a standout, ranking at the top of the metro’s 1,441 neighborhoods, which can help retain households that value proximity to services.
Within a 3-mile radius, recent years show modest population softening but rising incomes and steady household counts, with projections calling for a notable increase in households and smaller average household sizes. That dynamic typically expands the renter pool and supports occupancy stability even as demographics shift.
Home values are elevated versus national norms, and the value-to-income ratio is among the highest nationally. In practice, this high-cost ownership market tends to reinforce reliance on multifamily options, aiding pricing power and lease-up velocity for well-located, professionally managed assets.
Relative to neighborhoods nationwide, the area sits around the 60th percentile for overall safety, indicating conditions that are somewhat better than the national middle. Compared with the Los Angeles metro’s 1,441 neighborhoods, the neighborhood’s crime profile is above the metro average (higher rank numbers indicate comparatively safer areas in this framework).
Property incidents have declined sharply year over year and currently compare favorably at a national level (top decile). Violent incidents, however, show a recent-year uptick from a low base, so prudent owners should continue monitoring trends and coordinating with resident safety measures and local resources.
Proximity to regional employers underpins renter demand, with a concentration of corporate offices within a sub-10-mile commute that supports leasing and retention for workforce-oriented units. Notable nearby employers include Mattel, Southwest Airlines, Symantec, Microsoft, and Activision Blizzard.
- Mattel — toys & entertainment (2.4 miles) — HQ
- Southwest Airlines Counter — airline operations (3.4 miles)
- Symantec — cybersecurity software (5.0 miles)
- Microsoft Offices The Reserves — enterprise software (5.7 miles)
- Activision Blizzard — gaming & media (8.9 miles) — HQ
Built in 1986, the asset is newer than much of the surrounding stock (many nearby buildings predate 1960), offering relative competitiveness while leaving room for targeted modernization to capture rent premiums. Neighborhood-level occupancy is above the metro median and renter concentration is high, reinforcing depth of demand and income durability for a 22-unit property. Elevated ownership costs in the area further sustain reliance on rentals, supporting pricing power where operations and finishes are kept current.
Within a 3-mile radius, income growth and a projected increase in households alongside smaller household sizes point to a larger tenant base over time, supporting leasing velocity and retention. According to commercial real estate analysis from WDSuite, neighborhood grocery access is strong while select amenities are thinner, suggesting value in emphasizing in-unit features and professional management to drive renewals.
- 1986 vintage offers competitive positioning versus older local stock, with value-add potential through modernization.
- Above-metro-median neighborhood occupancy and high renter-occupied share support income stability.
- Elevated ownership costs reinforce multifamily demand and pricing power for well-operated assets.
- 3-mile outlook shows rising incomes and more households, expanding the renter pool over time.
- Risks: recent uptick in violent incidents and thinner nearby amenities (parks/cafes) warrant proactive safety and amenity strategies.