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Six-Unit Apartment Building
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$1,495,000

20 Joice Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

MULTI_FAMILY - San Francisco, CA

Property Size3,750 SF
Lot Size0.03 Acres
Price / SF$398.67
Days on Market85

Property Features for 20 Joice Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Bedrooms 3
Rooms Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Lot features Shape Regular, Shape Regular
Subdivision SF District 8
Standard status Active
APN 0256023
Size 3,750 SF
Lot size 0.03 Acres

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Water source Public

Amenities

large storage area
roof views

Building Details

Year built 1914
Floors in Building 4
Number of units 6
Roof type Asphalt
Listing Agency: Compass
Listed By: Kevin S Wong · License #01331542
Added: Jun 1 Changed: Aug 13 Last Checked: Aug 24 at 4:06AM
MLS# 426137044

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Six-unit apartment building at 20 Joice Street in San Francisco’s Nob Hill, configured with three studios and three one-bedroom apartments. The property is fully occupied, producing a 9.37% cap rate with an 8.17 GRM. The building includes a large storage area toward the rear and roof access with downtown views. Roof materials are listed as asphalt.

Utilities are listed as public water and public sewer. The property is described as having a 100 WalkScore, with convenient access to Chinatown, the Financial District, Union Square, cable cars, and public transit.

Key Highlights

  • Fully occupied six‑unit building with a 9.37% cap rate and 8.17 GRM
  • Unit mix: three studios and three one‑bedroom apartments
  • Large rear storage area plus roof with downtown views

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$121,751
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
8.14%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$2,435,020 $2.4M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,739,300 $1.7M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,352,789 $1.4M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,750 SF Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent. EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs. OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements. NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$236.3K $63.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$14.9K −$3.97/SF
EGI
$221.4K $59.03/SF
− OpEx
−$99.6K −$26.56/SF
NOI
$121.8K $32.47/SF
Area
San Francisco, CA
Vacancy
6.30%
Lease Rate
$63.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$2,435,020
Cap Rate 7%
$1,739,300
Cap Rate 9%
$1,352,789

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.74M
$1.52M – $2.03M (±1% cap)
NOI $121,751 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.14%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$18.32M
$16.03M – $21.37M (±1% cap)
NOI $1,282,205 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 85.77%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Buffet Tanning Salon Pet Grooming Service Carpet & Flooring Store Clothing & Fashion Store Adult Day Care

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

6
Residential units
100%
Occupancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

31,230
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 94108, CA

13,097
Population
7,730
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
45%
College-Educated
76%
High-School Grad
0.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
43,657
Density / Sq Mi
$63,864
Median Household Income
$53,617
Median Earnings
$1,562
Median Rent
$1,207,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region

7% 2022
7.8% 2023
8.6% 2024
8.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Six-unit multifamily in Nob Hill with three studios and three one-bedroom apartments; fully occupied with public water and sewer.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 20 Joice Street San Francisco, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,495,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully occupied six‑unit building with a 9.37% cap rate and 8.17 GRM; Unit mix: three studios and three one‑bedroom apartments; Large rear storage area plus roof with downtown views
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