Triplex with Two 2BR Units and Owner
For Sale
$899,000
820 52nd St, Oakland, CA 94608
MULTI_FAMILY - Oakland, CA
Property Size3,848 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$233.63
Days on Market132
Property Features for 820 52nd St
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Triplex
Bedrooms
8
Rooms
Bedroom 3, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 7
Parking features
Tandem
Fencing
Fenced
Fireplace
1
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Subdivision
NORTH OAKLAND
Lot features
Rectangular Lot
Special listing conditions
Probate Listing
Standard status
Active
APN
14120110
Size
3,848 SF
Lot size
0.12 Acres
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Wall Furnace, Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Building Details
Year built
1920
Flooring type
Carpet, Hardwood
Building materials
Stucco
Listing Agency:
Corcoran Icon Properties · Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
(510) 428-0900
Listed By:
Michael Stephens · License #01186416
(510) 816-9693
Added: Apr 1
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 10 at 5:06PM
MLS# 41129277
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This triplex at 820 52nd St features three residential units, including two 2-bedroom/1-bath units and one 4-bedroom/1-bath owner unit. The property sits on a 0.124-acre lot with a total building size of 3,848 square feet. Constructed in 1920 with stucco exterior materials, it includes hardwood and carpet flooring, plus a fireplace.
The home is served by public water and public sewer. Heating is provided by natural gas and wall furnace(s), and hot water is from a gas water heater. Parking is listed as tandem, and the property has fencing.
Conveniently located near Children’s Hospital and BART, the area also offers proximity to the Temescal district along Telegraph Avenue and nearby Emeryville favorites mentioned in the remarks.
The home is served by public water and public sewer. Heating is provided by natural gas and wall furnace(s), and hot water is from a gas water heater. Parking is listed as tandem, and the property has fencing.
Conveniently located near Children’s Hospital and BART, the area also offers proximity to the Temescal district along Telegraph Avenue and nearby Emeryville favorites mentioned in the remarks.
Key Highlights
- Two 2‑bedroom/1‑bath units plus one 4‑bedroom/1‑bath owner unit
- 0.124‑acre lot with 3,848 square feet total building area
- Built in 1920 with stucco exterior and fireplace
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
$81,251
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
9.04%
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%
$1,625,020
$1.6M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,160,729
$1.2M
Cap Rate 9%
$902,789
$902.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,848 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
$154.7K $40.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.0K −$1.81/SF
EGI
$147.7K $38.39/SF
− OpEx
−$66.5K −$17.28/SF
NOI
$81.3K $21.12/SF
Area
Oakland, CA
Vacancy
4.50%
Lease Rate
$40.20 /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%
$1,625,020
Cap Rate 7%
$1,160,729
Cap Rate 9%
$902,789
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.26M
$1.10M – $1.47M
NOI $88,188 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.81%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.16M
$1.02M – $1.35M
NOI $81,251 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.04%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,349
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 94608, CA
33,073
Population
17,956
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
64%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
2.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
11,812
Density / Sq Mi
$116,306
Median Household Income
$73,845
Median Earnings
$2,561
Median Rent
$826,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Triplex on a fenced lot near Children’s Hospital and BART, featuring two 2-bedroom units and one 4-bedroom owner unit.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 820 52nd St Oakland, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $899,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two 2‑bedroom/1‑bath units plus one 4‑bedroom/1‑bath owner unit; 0.124‑acre lot with 3,848 square feet total building area; Built in 1920 with stucco exterior and fireplace
