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    717 Laurel St San Carlos, CA 94070

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    For Sale
    $4,800,000

    Retail building with redevelopment potential in pedestrian-friendly downtown San Carlos.

    Lot size:
    0.17 Acres

    Property Features for 717 Laurel St

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.17 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    1951

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    Listing Contact
    Randy Kinghorn
    Randy Kinghorn
    Source: Elliman

    Listing Agency: KINGHORN COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Listing Agent: Randy Kinghorn

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    Overview

    Retail Space on Laurel Street

    The property at 717 Laurel Street is a single-tenant building featuring approximately 5,550 square feet of ground-floor retail space, complemented by an additional +/- 1,800 square feet of mezzanine space. There is an opportunity to add value by re-tenanting the space and potentially dividing it into multiple retail units. The building is also suitable for an owner/user to occupy when the current tenant's lease expires in March 2026. Located in San Carlos, the area is experiencing significant development, positioning the property as a potentially solid long-term investment. The city has permanently closed this section of Laurel Street to vehicular traffic with plans to transform the 700 block of Laurel Street into a public plaza, fostering a more vibrant and pedestrian-friendly downtown environment.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Dona's Hallmark Shop (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    San Carlos
    County
    San Mateo
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.258591
    Latitude
    37.504733

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail building with redevelopment potential in pedestrian-friendly downtown San Carlos.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 717 Laurel St San Carlos, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,800,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Prime retail space with **5,550 sf on the ground floor plus +\/-1,800 sf mezzanine**.; - Value-add opportunity through re-tenanting and potential for demising into multiple units.; - Available for owner/user occupancy in March 2026.
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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.

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    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

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    • 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

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