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    1250 53rd Street, Emeryville, CA 94608

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    Renovated creative space in historic Emeryville building.

    Type:FlexIndustrial
    Property size:
    21,592 SF
    Added:
    Nov 22, 2025
    Days on Market:
    187
    Last Refresh:
    May 19 at 8:39 pm

    Property Features for 1250 53rd Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    21,592 SF
    Property subtype
    FlexIndustrial

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    Listing Contact
    Mark Kol

    Listing agent Mark Kol License #01251158

    Listing office CBRE | Oakland

    Listing date Nov 22, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Conveniently located on the Emery‑Go‑Round Shuttle route with direct access to BART & Amtrak.
    • Quick access to the Powell Street exit and Bay Bridge on‑ramp (less than three minutes away).
    • Renovated in 1996 into creative office/lab space with open floor plans.
    • Features exposed brick, natural light, and oversized operable windows.
    • Originally built in 1927 as a showroom and distribution center for the Frigidaire Company.
    • Historically significant, located adjacent to the former New California Jockey Club (Oakland Trotting Park).

    Overview

    Originally constructed in 1927 as a single-story brick industrial building for the Frigidaire Company, serving as a showroom and distribution center, this property is located adjacent to the former New California Jockey Club, previously known as the Oakland Trotting Park. The building's interior was renovated in 1996 into creative space suitable for multi-tenant office and lab use. The 21,592 square foot property features open floor plans, exposed brick, natural light, and oversized operable windows. It is located on the Emery-Go-Round Shuttle route, providing direct access to BART and Amtrak. The Powell Street exit and Bay Bridge on-ramp are less than three minutes away.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Flex space

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Pharmacy

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

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    City
    Emeryville
    County
    Alameda
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.2863204
    Latitude
    37.8365318

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    Flex space - Renovated creative space in historic Emeryville building.
    Where is this flex space located?
    The property is located at 1250 53rd Street Emeryville, CA.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Conveniently located on the Emery‑Go‑Round Shuttle route with direct access to BART & Amtrak.; Quick access to the Powell Street exit and Bay Bridge on‑ramp (less than three minutes away).; Renovated in 1996 into creative office/lab space with open floor plans.
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    Real Estate License ID: 01251158
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    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

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    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
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