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1040-2315 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA
Retail property and parking lot with redevelopment potential in San Francisco.
Property Size10,572 SF
Lot Size0.27 Acres
Price / SF$496.59
Days on Market874
Property Features for 1040-2315 Columbus Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
10,572 SF
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Property subtype
RETAIL
Listing Agency:
LL CRE
(510) 686-0435
Listed By:
Brian Leung
(415) 278-7838
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: Apr 17, 2024
Changed: Sep 4
Last Checked: Sep 6 at 9:21AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, the property at 1040 Columbus Avenue features a 10,572 square-foot structure on an 11,918 square-foot corner lot. The property, currently occupied by a restaurant and bar, includes a spacious kitchen with a 30'+ hood and prep area, a large bar, several dining rooms, an outdoor patio, and a mezzanine office. Additionally, the property includes a parking lot that can accommodate 11 cars and features pole signage. Situated on Columbus Avenue, a major thoroughfare between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Financial District, the location benefits from a mix of tourists, residents, and professionals. The area is known for destinations such as Washington Square, City Lights Bookstore, and St. Peter and Paul Church. The property is a candidate for high density redevelopment. Zoning permits up to 29 dwelling units or 85 group housing units. Development continues to progress along Columbus Avenue with a neighboring parcel already approved for 56 units. This property presents an opportunity for an investor to receive a 5% return while preparing for future development.
Key Highlights
- High‑density redevelopment potential: Zoning allows up to 29 dwelling units or 85 group housing units.
- Strategic location: Situated on Columbus Avenue, a major thoroughfare in a high‑traffic tourist and residential area.
- Existing income stream: Currently operating as a restaurant and bar, providing a 5% return for investors.
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
$179,830
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
3.43%
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%
$3,596,600
$3.6M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,569,000
$2.6M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,998,111
$2.0M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 10,572 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
$285.4K $27.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$28.5K −$2.70/SF
EGI
$256.9K $24.30/SF
− OpEx
−$77.1K −$7.29/SF
NOI
$179.8K $17.01/SF
Area
San Francisco, CA
Vacancy
10.00%
Lease Rate
$27.00 /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%
$3,596,600
Cap Rate 7%
$2,569,000
Cap Rate 9%
$1,998,111
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$51.64M
$45.18M – $60.25M
NOI $3,614,791 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 68.85%
Second Best
Retail
$48.20M
$42.17M – $56.23M
NOI $3,373,805 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 64.26%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
6,987
Businesses Nearby
147k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 27%
Hotels & Casinos 23%
Shops & Services 22%
Groceries 20%
Trader Joe's
Groceries
27,081 visits/mo
0.2 miles
IHOP
Dining
20,211 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Bank of America
Shops & Services
19,370 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Starbucks
Dining
14,539 visits/mo
0.1 miles
San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf
Hotels & Casinos
14,298 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in San Francisco, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Bar & Pub - Retail property and parking lot with redevelopment potential in San Francisco.
Where is this bar & pub located?
The property is located at 1040-2315 Columbus Ave San Francisco, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑density redevelopment potential: Zoning allows up to 29 dwelling units or 85 group housing units.; Strategic location: Situated on Columbus Avenue, a major thoroughfare in a high‑traffic tourist and residential area.; Existing income stream: Currently operating as a restaurant and bar, providing a 5% return for investors.
