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Updated Duplex with Private Fenced Yards
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Under Contract
$1,049,000

646 Perkins Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

San Luis Obispo, CA

Property Size2,312 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$453.72
Days on Market75

Property Features for 646 Perkins Lane

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Full bathrooms 2
Half bathrooms 2
Rooms Laundry Room, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 2
Appliances Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Dishwasher
Subdivision San Luis Obispo(380)
Lot features Level with Street
Elementary school district San Luis Coastal Unified
Middle school district San Luis Coastal Unified
High school district San Luis Coastal Unified
Directions Broad to Perkins Lane.
Standard status Active Under Contract
APN 004581019
Size 2,312 SF
Lot size 0.12 Acres

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Forced Air
Water source Public

Amenities

fenced backyard
in-unit washer/dryer
under stair storage

Building Details

Year built 1977
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Roof type Composition
Listing Agency: California Coastal Real Estate
Listed By: Graham Updegrove · License #01873454
Added: Jun 10 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 23 at 2:06PM
MLS# SC26121501

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

An updated duplex built in 1977, offering two 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath units with a practical split-level layout. Each unit features a living room, dining area, kitchen, and a half bath on the ground level, with two large bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. Both units include their own fenced backyard, providing outdoor space for relaxation or entertaining.

Renovated approximately 7 years ago, the property includes vinyl plank flooring throughout, dual pane windows, and washer/dryer combo units within each unit, along with under-stair storage. Kitchens feature newer cabinets and counters, stainless steel appliances, and a pass-through to the dining area. The home is heated with forced air, with a composition roof, public water service, and public sewer.

Utilities are separately metered for electrical and gas, with 1 water meter and 4 parking spaces. The duplex is currently leased, with one tenant vacating at the end of June 2026.

Key Highlights

  • 0.12‑acre duplex lot with 2,312 SF total building area
  • Renovated approximately 7 years ago; built in 1977
  • Two units: each offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms with upstairs full bath

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
$48,344
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
4.61%
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%
$966,880 $966.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$690,629 $690.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$537,156 $537.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,312 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
$70.7K $30.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.7K −$0.73/SF
EGI
$69.1K $29.87/SF
− OpEx
−$20.7K −$8.96/SF
NOI
$48.3K $20.91/SF
Area
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Vacancy
2.38%
Lease Rate
$30.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$966,880
Cap Rate 7%
$690,629
Cap Rate 9%
$537,156

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$690.6K
$604.3K – $805.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,344 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.61%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$637.6K
$557.9K – $743.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $44,633 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.25%
Theoretical Best
Healthcare Medical
$909.3K
$795.6K – $1.06M (±1% cap)
NOI $63,649 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.07%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Bakery (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Parking Lot & Garage Barber Shop Grocery & Convenience Store HVAC Service

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

2
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

780
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 93401, CA

29,877
Population
14,363
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
57%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
64.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
465
Density / Sq Mi
$95,386
Median Household Income
$47,898
Median Earnings
$1,859
Median Rent
$943,500
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?
Duplex - Updated duplex featuring two 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath units, fenced backyards, and separate electrical and gas metering.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 646 Perkins Lane San Luis Obispo, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,049,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 0.12‑acre duplex lot with 2,312 SF total building area; Renovated approximately 7 years ago; built in 1977; Two units: each offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms with upstairs full bath
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