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Berkeley Multifamily Investment Opportunity
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$1,777,000

2118 California, Berkeley, CA 94703

Five units in prime Central Berkeley location near UC Berkeley.

Property Size4,528 SF
Price / SF$392.45
Days on Market542
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Property Features for 2118 California

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,528 SF

Building Details

Year Built 1940
Listing Agency: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Listed By: MARGARET LIN
Source: Corcoran
Added: Apr 22, 2025 Changed: Mar 16 Last Checked: Aug 23 at 7:46AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This investment property is located in a prime Central Berkeley neighborhood, offering convenient access to UC Berkeley, local parks, shops, restaurants, and major commuter routes. The property has a walk score of 90 and is situated 0.5 miles from North Berkeley BART and 0.7 miles from Downtown Berkeley BART. The property consists of two separate buildings with a total of five units. The front building includes a 3-bedroom, 1-bath unit with a fully remodeled kitchen on the ground floor, along with two 1-bedroom, 1-bath units on the upper level. The rear building features a 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit on the ground floor and a vacant 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit on the top floor. The property size is 4528 square feet. Its location close to UC Berkeley and downtown makes this a compelling investment opportunity.

Key Highlights

  • Prime Central Berkeley location with a walk score of 90.
  • Strong rental income potential.
  • Close proximity to UC Berkeley and downtown Berkeley.

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$89,998
Cap Rate
5.06%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,799,960 $1.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,285,686 $1.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$999,978 $1,000.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,528 SF
Gross rent
$172.2K $38.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$8.6K −$1.90/SF
EGI
$163.6K $36.14/SF
− OpEx
−$73.6K −$16.26/SF
NOI
$90.0K $19.88/SF
Area
Berkeley, CA
Vacancy
5.00%
Lease Rate
$38.04 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,799,960
Cap Rate 7%
$1,285,686
Cap Rate 9%
$999,978

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.29M
$1.12M – $1.50M (±1% cap)
NOI $89,998 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.06%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.75M
$1.53M – $2.04M (±1% cap)
NOI $122,582 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.90%
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Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Cosmetic Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Fish Market Butcher Mobile Phone Store Electrical 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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,574
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 94703, CA

20,805
Population
9,654
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
71%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
1.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
16,004
Density / Sq Mi
$108,922
Median Household Income
$66,261
Median Earnings
$2,257
Median Rent
$1,273,000
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region

7% 2022
7.8% 2023
8.6% 2024
8.6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Five units in prime Central Berkeley location near UC Berkeley.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 2118 California Berkeley, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,777,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime Central Berkeley location with a walk score of 90.; Strong rental income potential.; Close proximity to UC Berkeley and downtown Berkeley.
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