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1133 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101

Remodeled creative office building with an open-air free-flow layout and exposed ceilings, ducting, and support beams.

Property Size22,822 SF
Price / SF$400.93
Days on Market582

Property Features for 1133 Columbia St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 22,822 SF
Property subtype OFFICE
Occupancy 50%

Building Details

Construction modern creative office
Listing Agency: QFC Real Estate
Listed By: Matt Pourcho · License #01705763
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Dec 26, 2024 Changed: Jul 28 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 6:31AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This remodeled creative office building features an open-air free-flow concept designed around an exposed interior look, including exposed ceilings, ducting, and support beams. The property is currently 50% leased, offering in-place income while providing ownership options for an occupant-buyer.

Located at 1133 Columbia St in San Diego, the building presents strong curb appeal following its repositioning into a modern creative office format.

With 22,822 square feet of space, the building’s collaborative, open-ceiling approach supports a nontraditional office environment.

Key Highlights

  • Remodeled creative office building with an open‑air free‑flow layout
  • Modern interior features include exposed ceilings, ducting, and support beams
  • Currently 50% leased, generating positive cash‑flow after debt service for a new owner

Financial Insights For Office B

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 $684.7k $30.00
− Vacancy −$97.2k −$4.26
EGI $587.4k $25.74
− OpEx −$146.9k −$6.44
NOI $440.6k $19.31
22,822 SF · lease $30.00/SF/yr · vacancy 14.20% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$6.29M
$5.51M – $7.34M (±1% cap)
NOI $440,579 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.82%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$9.01M
$7.89M – $10.52M (±1% cap)
NOI $630,983 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.90%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Copyscan, Inc. Graphic Designer Billy Gene Is ... Advertising Agency San Diego Events ... Party Supply Store Millan Felipe Law Firm Doma HOA Association / Organization

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Auto Parts Store Veterinary Clinic HVAC Service Daycare Center

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

50%
Occupancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

12,250
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 92101, CA

47,505
Population
32,909
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
57%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
5.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,797
Density / Sq Mi
$90,477
Median Household Income
$72,371
Median Earnings
$2,351
Median Rent
$740,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in San Diego, CA

12% 2019
15.6% 2020
14% 2021
13.3% 2022
14.5% 2023
14.6% 2024
14.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office building - Remodeled creative office building with an open-air free-flow layout and exposed ceilings, ducting, and support beams.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 1133 Columbia St San Diego, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $9,150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Remodeled creative office building with an open‑air free‑flow layout; Modern interior features include exposed ceilings, ducting, and support beams; Currently 50% leased, generating positive cash‑flow after debt service for a new owner
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