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1201 Dwight Way Berkeley, CA 94702

1201 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA, 94702
$1,450,000
For Sale
$1,450,000

Well-maintained multi-unit property in desirable West Berkeley location.

Property Size2,629 SF
Price / SF$551.54
Days on Market408

Property Features for 1201 Dwight Way

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,629 SF

Building Details

Year Built
1945
Listing agency COMPASS
Listed by WILLEM BOS
Source Corcoran
Added: Jun 9, 2025 Updated: Mar 16 at 9:09AM Checked: Mar 16 at 9:09AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in West Berkeley's Poet's Corner, this multi-unit property at 1201 Dwight Way features a 4-plex and a cottage. The front 4-plex includes updated 1-bed/1-bath units equipped with in-unit laundry, dual-pane windows, upgraded systems, and a newer roof and staircase. The rear cottage offers 2-bed/2-bath, hardwood floors, beam ceilings, a fireplace, and a private patio. All units are separately metered for gas and electric. The cottage tenant covers water and trash. The property is situated on a corner lot and offers proximity to Berkeley Bowl West, San Pablo Ave, I-580, and public transit. The property size is 2629 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Turnkey multi‑unit property in the highly desirable Poet's Corner neighborhood of West Berkeley.
  • Front 4‑plex features updated 1‑bed/1‑bath units with in‑unit laundry and dual‑pane windows.
  • Charming rear 2‑bed/2‑bath cottage with hardwood floors, beam ceilings, fireplace, and private patio.

Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $100.0k $38.04
− Vacancy −$5.0k −$1.90
EGI $95.0k $36.14
− OpEx −$42.8k −$16.26
NOI $52.3k $19.88
2,629 SF · lease $38.04/SF/yr · vacancy 5.00% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$746.5K
$653.2K – $870.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $52,254 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.60%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.02M
$889.7K – $1.19M (±1% cap)
NOI $71,172 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.91%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Well-maintained multi-unit property in desirable West Berkeley location.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 1201 Dwight Way Berkeley, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,450,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Turnkey multi‑unit property in the highly desirable Poet's Corner neighborhood of West Berkeley.; Front 4‑plex features updated 1‑bed/1‑bath units with in‑unit laundry and dual‑pane windows.; Charming rear 2‑bed/2‑bath cottage with hardwood floors, beam ceilings, fireplace, and private patio.
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