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    1444 Walnut St Berkeley, CA 94709

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    For Sale
    $4,700,000

    Eleven-unit building with apartments and commercial spaces in prime location.

    Lot size:
    0.10 Acres

    Property Features for 1444 Walnut St

    General Information

    Property type
    Investment
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.10 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    1965

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    Listing Contact
    Justin Paek
    Source: Elliman

    Listing Agency: KW ADVISORS EAST BAY Listing Agent: Justin Paek

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    Overview

    Berkeley Gourmet Ghetto Trophy Asset

    Located in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto, 1444 Walnut St presents an opportunity to acquire an eleven-unit building. The property is situated near the original Peet's coffee and is three blocks from the University of California, Berkeley. The building features nine apartments and two commercial spaces, along with an elevator and secured parking that includes six spaces and six storage units. The unit mix includes five 2-bed 1-bath units, three 1-bed 1-bath units, and a 2-bed 2-bath two-level penthouse with a fireplace. All residential units have been updated and include balconies with Bay Views. The commercial spaces consist of a corner office space measuring 800 square feet and a 450-square-foot retail space that has been occupied by the same business for over 24 years. The location has a Walkscore of 96 and offers access to dining options, Downtown Berkeley BART, public transportation, and shopping.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Retail space

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Daycare Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Berkeley
    County
    Alameda
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.2684016
    Latitude
    37.8805747

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Eleven-unit building with apartments and commercial spaces in prime location.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 1444 Walnut St Berkeley, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,700,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Prime location in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto with a Walkscore of 96, near Peet's Coffee and UC Berkeley; - Rare 11-unit trophy asset building with 9 apartments and 2 commercial spaces; - Updated residential units, all with balconies and Bay Views
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • 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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • 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
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

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