| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 75th | Fair |
| Demographics | 33rd | Poor |
| Amenities | 60th | Good |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 7440 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA, 91405, US |
| Region / Metro | Van Nuys |
| Year of Construction | 1985 |
| Units | 88 |
| Transaction Date | --- |
| Transaction Price | --- |
| Buyer | --- |
| Seller | --- |
7440 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys CA Multifamily Investment
Neighborhood occupancy has remained above national averages with a deep renter base, according to WDSuite’s CRE market data, supporting income stability for well-managed assets. At 88 units and built in 1985, the property’s scale and vintage position it competitively for operational efficiency and selective upgrades.
Located in Van Nuys within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale metro, the neighborhood is rated C+ and classified as Urban Core. Renter-occupied housing represents a high share of units (around seven in ten at the neighborhood level), indicating a broad tenant base and consistent multifamily demand. Neighborhood occupancy is reported at 94.6% (neighborhood-level), which sits above the national average and supports leasing durability for comparable assets.
Amenity access is a relative strength: restaurants and groceries score in the top decile nationally, with cafes and pharmacies also performing well versus nationwide peers. By contrast, park and childcare density are limited within the neighborhood, which may influence tenant preferences among family households. School quality is below national norms (average ratings near the bottom quartile), an important consideration for unit mix and target renter profiles.
The property’s 1985 construction is newer than the neighborhood’s average vintage (early 1970s). For investors, this typically means more competitive positioning versus older stock while still planning for systems modernization and targeted renovations to sustain rent positioning and reduce downtime.
Within a 3-mile radius, household counts have risen over the last five years and are projected to expand further even as average household size trends lower. This shift points to more, smaller households and a broader pool of renters, which can support occupancy stability and absorption for well-located units. Median contract rents and home values outpace national levels; the high-cost ownership context in Los Angeles tends to reinforce reliance on multifamily housing, while a rent-to-income ratio near the higher side of norms suggests affordability pressure that owners should manage via prudent lease strategies and amenity-value alignment. These dynamics are based on commercial real estate analysis from WDSuite and reflect neighborhood-level conditions, not the subject property’s operations.
Relative to Los Angeles metro peers, the neighborhood’s composite crime position is competitive among 1,441 neighborhoods (above the metro median). Compared nationally, the area trends safer than average overall (around the 70th percentile), with violent offense rates near the national midpoint and property offense rates weaker than national norms.
Recent year-over-year data indicate meaningful declines in both property and violent offense estimates, according to WDSuite’s CRE market data. Investors should interpret this as a favorable directional trend while continuing to underwrite location-specific risk, property security, and resident experience measures.
Proximity to major employment centers supports renter demand through commute convenience and occupational diversity. Nearby corporate offices span media, entertainment, insurance, and life sciences.
- Charter Communications — telecommunications (6.9 miles)
- Thermo Fisher Scientific — life sciences (7.6 miles)
- Farmers Insurance Exchange — insurance (7.9 miles) — HQ
- Disney — entertainment (8.8 miles) — HQ
- Live Nation Entertainment — entertainment (9.9 miles) — HQ
This 88-unit asset, built in 1985, benefits from a renter-dense Urban Core location where neighborhood occupancy trends above national benchmarks and amenity access is strong in food, retail, and services. The vintage is newer than the local average, suggesting a competitive edge over older stock while preserving value-add potential through systems upgrades, interior finishes, and curb appeal initiatives. High home values in the area reinforce rental demand, and smaller household sizes within a 3-mile radius point to a growing, diversified renter pool that can support steady absorption and retention.
According to CRE market data from WDSuite, median neighborhood rents and value-to-income dynamics are elevated for the metro context, underscoring pricing power potential alongside the need for careful affordability management. Directional improvement in safety metrics and a deep employment base across entertainment, media, insurance, and life sciences further support long-term demand assumptions while warranting standard underwriting for schools, limited park/childcare access, and population drift within the broader region.
- Renter-dense neighborhood and above-average occupancy support leasing stability
- 1985 vintage is newer than area norms, with clear value-add and modernization pathways
- Strong amenity access (restaurants, groceries, services) enhances resident retention
- High-cost ownership market sustains multifamily demand and potential pricing power
- Risks: below-average school ratings, limited parks/childcare, affordability pressure, and regional population softness