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    815 Palm St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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    For Sale
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    $895,000

    Two-story restaurant in the heart of San Luis Obispo.

    Lot size:
    0.02 Acres

    Property Features for 815 Palm St

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial
    Standard status
    Contract
    Lot size
    0.02 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    1958

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    Listing Contact
    Derek Senn
    Source: Elliman

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    Overview

    Iconic Restaurant in Downtown SLO

    This iconic two-story structure is located in San Luis Obispo's Chinatown, adjacent to the Palm Theatre. The property is outfitted as a restaurant and is situated in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo, near Hotel SLO and Mission Plaza. A large parking garage is located directly across from the building. This property offers an opportunity to own a piece of San Luis Obispo history.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Mee Heng Low ... Restaurant

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    San Luis Obispo
    County
    San Luis Obispo
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -120.6639023
    Latitude
    35.2814331

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Conventional restaurant - Two-story restaurant in the heart of San Luis Obispo.
    Where is this conventional restaurant located?
    The property is located at 815 Palm St San Luis Obispo, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $895,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Prime downtown San Luis Obispo location, steps from Mission Plaza and near Hotel SLO.; - Situated in SLO's Chinatown, adjacent to the Palm Theatre.; - Currently outfitted as a restaurant.
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    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:

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    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    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.

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

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    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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