| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 78th | Good |
| Demographics | 41st | Fair |
| Amenities | 42nd | Fair |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 20200 Cantara St, Winnetka, CA, 91306, US |
| Region / Metro | Winnetka |
| Year of Construction | 1985 |
| Units | 48 |
| Transaction Date | --- |
| Transaction Price | --- |
| Buyer | --- |
| Seller | --- |
20200 Cantara St Winnetka Multifamily Investment
Stabilized neighborhood fundamentals and a durable renter base in Winnetka support consistent leasing, according to WDSuite’s CRE market data, with pricing power influenced by a high-cost ownership market across Los Angeles County.
Winnetka’s Urban Core setting offers everyday convenience anchored by strong necessities access. Neighborhood amenity metrics show childcare density in the top quartile nationally and grocery availability well above national norms, while cafes, parks, and pharmacies are comparatively limited. For investors, this mix supports workforce demand and daily needs access, though limited lifestyle amenities may temper premium positioning.
Rents in the neighborhood track on the higher side versus areas nationwide (national percentile in the upper 80s), reflecting Los Angeles’ broader pricing environment and a high-cost ownership backdrop (home values in the low-90s nationally). That ownership landscape tends to reinforce multifamily demand and retention. Neighborhood occupancy is above national averages, and net operating income per unit benchmarks land in the mid-to-upper national tiers, suggesting competitive cash-flow characteristics relative to peers.
Tenure patterns indicate a meaningful share of housing units are renter-occupied at the neighborhood level, supporting depth of the tenant pool. Within a 3-mile radius, demographics point to a larger renter pool and rising household counts over the last five years, which can expand leasing prospects even as household sizes edge smaller. Looking ahead, projections within the same 3-mile radius anticipate further income growth and higher asking rents; together these trends support rent growth potential but call for careful lease management to balance affordability and retention.
The asset’s 1985 vintage is slightly newer than the neighborhood’s early-1980s average, offering a competitive edge versus older stock while still leaving room for selective modernization (systems, interiors, or common areas) to drive value-add returns.
Relative to the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale metro, the neighborhood’s safety indicators are competitive among 1,441 neighborhoods and land in the top quartile nationally. Year-over-year trends show notable improvement in both violent and property offenses, placing the area among the stronger improvers nationwide. While crime can vary by block and over time, the directional trend supports renter confidence and lease stability compared with many peer submarkets.
Nearby corporate offices in the San Fernando Valley and Westside corridors provide a diversified employment base that supports commuter convenience and renter demand. Key employers include Farmers Insurance, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Charter Communications, Occidental Petroleum, and Radio Disney.
- Farmers Insurance Exchange — insurance (2.9 miles) — HQ
- Thermo Fisher Scientific — life sciences (3.0 miles)
- Charter Communications — telecommunications (13.2 miles)
- Occidental Petroleum — energy (13.3 miles) — HQ
- Radio Disney — media (14.0 miles)
This 48-unit, mid-1980s asset in Winnetka benefits from Los Angeles’ high-cost ownership landscape and a renter base supported by essential retail and a diversified employer mix. Neighborhood occupancy and NOI-per-unit metrics are solid versus national benchmarks, pointing to steady cash flow potential. According to CRE market data from WDSuite, neighborhood rents skew higher nationally, which can underpin revenue, while a moderate renter concentration and growing household counts within 3 miles widen the tenant funnel.
Built in 1985, the property should compete well against older stock while allowing targeted upgrades to enhance positioning and support rent lifts. Forward-looking 3-mile projections indicate rising incomes and higher asking rents, reinforcing long-run demand. Investors should balance this with operational focus on affordability pressure and the area’s lighter lifestyle amenity mix to sustain retention.
- High-cost ownership market supports sustained renter reliance and pricing power
- Occupancy and NOI-per-unit metrics compare favorably to national tiers
- 1985 vintage offers value-add potential via selective modernization
- Diversified nearby employment base underpins leasing stability
- Risks: affordability pressure, modest school ratings, and limited lifestyle amenities