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Northridge Multifamily Market Overview

Northridge anchors the northern San Fernando Valley multifamily market, where California State University, Northridge (CSUN) with its 38,000 students generates consistent rental demand for apartment buildings along Reseda Boulevard, Tampa Avenue, and Nordhoff Street. Across 11 closed transactions totaling $55.8M in volume, the LAAA Team has documented an average cap rate of 4.92% and an average price per unit of $173,000 across its 8 apartment sales.

The neighborhood's apartment stock includes larger buildings compared to the Valley average, with many 20-40 unit garden-style complexes built in the 1970s and 1980s after the area's suburban development boom. These larger buildings along Parthenia Street, Roscoe Boulevard, and Devonshire Street offer economies of scale and operational efficiency that attract institutional and experienced operators.

Northridge's suburban Valley feel, with wider streets, proximity to the Northridge Fashion Center, and access to the 118 and 405 freeways, appeals to families and university-connected tenants. The combination of university-driven demand, affordable per-unit pricing ($173,000 average), and higher yields (4.92%) makes Northridge a favored market for investors seeking cash flow and scale in the Valley. Most buildings fall under the LA RSO for pre-1978 construction, though the 1980s stock operates under AB 1482.

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