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    1041-1047 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

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    Two-story retail building in vibrant Hillcrest neighborhood.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    8,100 SF
    Price / SF:
    $506/SF
    Added:
    Feb 11, 2026
    Days on Market:
    135
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 17 at 1:15 pm

    Property Features for 1041-1047 University Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    8,100 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1910

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    Reg Kobzi
    Reg Kobzi

    Listing office CBRE - San Diego

    Listing date Feb 11, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime Hillcrest location with high foot traffic and exceptional visibility.
    • Restaurant‑ready space with existing hood system.
    • Desirable and spacious outdoor patio for al fresco dining.
    • Owner‑user opportunity with favorable SBA financing (10% down).
    • Located in a vibrant and densely populated urban neighborhood.
    • Two‑story retail building.

    Overview

    This two-story retail building is located at 1041-1047 University Avenue in the heart of Hillcrest, one of San Diego’s most vibrant and densely populated urban neighborhoods. The property is strategically positioned in a high-traffic urban core, guaranteeing significant foot traffic and exceptional visibility. The property offers a turnkey solution for restaurateurs, featuring a fully-equipped former restaurant space with a hood system, complemented by a spacious outdoor patio. The restaurant-ready space allows capitalizing on existing infrastructure while attracting customers with an al fresco dining experience, enhancing capacity and appeal in a prime location. The property size is 8,100 square feet. For owner-users, the property presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire the building with only 10% down through SBA financing.

    Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    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.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $311.0k $38.40
    − Vacancy −$12.4k −$1.54
    EGI $298.6k $36.86
    − OpEx −$74.6k −$9.22
    NOI $223.9k $27.65
    8,100 SF · lease $38.40/SF/yr · vacancy 4.00% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Specialty Retail
    $3.20M
    $2.80M – $3.73M (±1% cap)
    NOI $223,949 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.46%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $2.79M
    $2.44M – $3.26M (±1% cap)
    NOI $195,527 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.77%
    Theoretical Best
    —
    —
    same as Best Use
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Conventional restaurants

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    San Diego
    County
    San Diego
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -117.1542313
    Latitude
    32.7481156

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Conventional restaurant - Two-story retail building in vibrant Hillcrest neighborhood.
    Where is this conventional restaurant located?
    The property is located at 1041-1047 University Ave San Diego, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,100,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime Hillcrest location with high foot traffic and exceptional visibility.; Restaurant‑ready space with existing hood system.; Desirable and spacious outdoor patio for al fresco dining.
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