Charlie Chaplin's Former WeHo Residence 8225 Fountain Ave
7 Unit Apartment Building $6,800,000 ($971,429/Unit) 4.39% Cap Rate West Hollywood, CA 90046











INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Formerly home to Charlie Chaplin, Humphrey Bogart, Joyce Van Patten, Paulette Goddard, Joan Fontaine, and Suzanne Pleshette
- Patio del Moro is a member of the National Register of Historic Places and the Harper Avenue Historic District
- Most units feature handcrafted beam work, lofty spaces with high ceilings, original fireplaces, Juliet balconies, arched windows, french doors, & more
- Arthur & Nina Zwebell built this storybook complex in 1925, a husband & wife design team known for innovating the SoCal courtyard apartment
- Andalusian and Moorish-inspired architecture boasts a copper-domed Tunisian tower, horseshoe-arched entrance tunnel, tiled fountains, & fireplaces
- Patio del Moro is a part of the Golden Era Collection, four impeccably restored multifamily complexes in prime Los Angeles locations
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
*** 3rd Price Reduction - $625,000 from originally listed price *** Patio del Moro is a true West Hollywood landmark on the National Register of Historic Places since 1986. This Spanish-Revival style courtyard complex features 7 maisonette apartments formerly home to Charlie Chaplin, Humphrey Bogart, Joyce Van Patten, Paulette Goddard, Joan Fontaine, and Suzanne Pleshette. Arthur and Nina Zwebel built this storybook complex in 1925, a husband and wife design team known for innovating the Southern California courtyard-style apartment design. With a premier, West Hollywood address Patio del Moro is located just 1 block south of the famed Chateau Marmont on the Sunset Strip. Its distinctive Andalusian and Moorish-inspired architecture boasts a copper-domed Tunisian tower, horseshoe-arched entrance tunnel, and tiled fountains in the private and public patios and fireplaces. Intertwined private terraces and patios, Juliet balconies, and private outdoor spaces distinguish Patio del Moro. Most units feature handcrafted beam work, lofty spaces with high ceilings, original fireplaces, Juliet balconies, oversized arched windows, french doors, private patios, and unique tilework throughout each whimsical space. As part of the historic Harper Avenue District, Patio del Moro is a Mills Act property with a financial incentive for historic preservation, offering owners who invest in rehabilitating historic buildings property tax savings. Patio del Moro is a part of the Golden Era Collection, four impeccably restored multifamily complexes in Los Angeles. Please contact Kenny Stevens & Alyson Richards for more info.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (ACTUAL - 2023) Click Here to Access |
ANNUAL | ANNUAL PER SF |
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Gross Rental Income |
$99,999
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$9.99
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Other Income |
$99,999
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$9.99
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Vacancy Loss |
$99,999
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$9.99
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Effective Gross Income |
$99,999
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$9.99
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Taxes |
$99,999
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$9.99
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Operating Expenses |
$99,999
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$9.99
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Total Expenses |
$99,999
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$9.99
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Net Operating Income |
$99,999
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$9.99
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PROPERTY FACTS
Price | $6,800,000 |
Price Per Unit | $971,429 |
Sale Type | Investment |
Cap Rate | 4.39% |
Gross Rent Multiplier | 17.4 |
No. Units | 7 |
Property Type | Multifamily |
Property Subtype | Apartment |
Apartment Style | Low-Rise |
Building Class | C |
Lot Size | 0.18 AC |
Building Size | 9,330 SF |
Average Occupancy | 88% |
No. Stories | 2 |
Year Built | 1926 |
Parking Ratio | 0.64/1,000 SF |
UNIT AMENITIES
- Balcony
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Tile Floors
- Hardwood Floors
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Walk-In Closets
- Built-In Bookshelves
- Dining Room
- Office
- Patio
- Porch
SITE AMENITIES
- Controlled Access
- Courtyard
- Vintage Building
- Zen Garden
UNIT MIX INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION | NO. UNITS | AVG. RENT/MO | SF |
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3+2 | 1 | $6,750 | - |
2+2 | 2 | $4,848 | - |
2+1 | 2 | $4,798 | - |
1+1 | 2 | $2,735 | - |
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Walk Score®
Walker's Paradise (90)
PROPERTY TAXES
Parcel Number | 5554-017-008 | Total Assessment | $2,682,000 (2024) |
Land Assessment | $1,609,000 (2024) | Annual Taxes | ($1) ($0.00/SF) |
Improvements Assessment | $1,073,000 (2024) | Tax Year | 2023 |
ZONING
Zoning Code | WDR4* (Neighborhood Commercial) |