Search
Mixed-Use Automotive Property
For Sale
Contact for pricing

1235 Cushman Ave # 1235, San Diego, CA 92110

Commercial property combines established automotive uses with a one-bedroom apartment and month-to-month tenancy.

Property Size12,650 SF
Price / SF$470.36
Days on Market12

Property Features for 1235 Cushman Ave # 1235

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 12,650 SF
Property subtype Mixed Use
Investment Type Owner/User

Additional Details

Highway Access Yes
Multifamily Units 1

Building Details

Units 3
Listing Agency: COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL WEST
Listed By: Jeff Kane · License #CA
Source: Crexi
Added: Aug 21 Changed: Aug 31 Last Checked: Aug 31 at 8:41AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL WEST

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use commercial property combines established automotive uses with a one-bedroom residential apartment. The existing tenancy is month-to-month, providing flexibility for an investor or an owner-user to evaluate future occupancy plans.

The property is at 1235 Cushman Ave in San Diego, with access to Interstate 5, Mission Bay, Old Town, Downtown San Diego, and San Diego International Airport. Any redevelopment or future use remains subject to applicable zoning and City approvals.

Key Highlights

  • Established automotive uses with a one‑bedroom residential apartment
  • Month‑to‑month tenant occupancy
  • 1235 Cushman Ave, San Diego, CA 92110

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$305,359
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
5.13%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$6,107,180 $6.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$4,362,271 $4.4M
Cap Rate 9%
$3,392,878 $3.4M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 12,650 SF 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.
Gross rent
$455.4K $36.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$19.2K −$1.52/SF
EGI
$436.2K $34.48/SF
− OpEx
−$130.9K −$10.35/SF
NOI
$305.4K $24.14/SF
Area
San Diego, CA
Vacancy
4.21%
Lease Rate
$36.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$6,107,180
Cap Rate 7%
$4,362,271
Cap Rate 9%
$3,392,878

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$4.36M
$3.82M – $5.09M (±1% cap)
NOI $305,359 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.13%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$3.49M
$3.05M – $4.07M (±1% cap)
NOI $244,398 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.11%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$5.00M
$4.37M – $5.83M (±1% cap)
NOI $349,747 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.88%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Schneider Racing Cams Auto Parts Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Pharmacy Daycare Center Barber Shop Bakery (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

1
Residential units
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,394
Businesses Nearby
95k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 42% Shops & Services 37% Home Improvements & Furnishings 21% Apparel 1%
Starbucks Dining
12,319 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Carl's Jr. Dining
11,181 visits/mo 0.3 miles
7-Eleven Shops & Services
10,775 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Floor & Decor Home Improvements & Furnishings
8,776 visits/mo 0.3 miles
U.S. Bank Shops & Services
5,791 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 92110, CA

31,048
Population
13,227
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
54%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
5.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,210
Density / Sq Mi
$102,508
Median Household Income
$52,150
Median Earnings
$2,298
Median Rent
$885,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in San Diego, CA

4.9% 2019
6% 2020
5.8% 2021
4.5% 2022
4.4% 2023
4.4% 2024
4.8% 2025
Rey
Questions? Ask Rey
Realmo’s AI knows this listing — price, zoning, demand, history. Ask anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Commercial property combines established automotive uses with a one-bedroom apartment and month-to-month tenancy.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1235 Cushman Ave # 1235 San Diego, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Established automotive uses with a one‑bedroom residential apartment; Month‑to‑month tenant occupancy; 1235 Cushman Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
More about this property
Thanks! Your message was sent.
Error! Your message wasn't sent.
Please enter your name
Please enter email
Please enter the email in the correct format
Please enter phone
Please enter the number in the correct format
Please enter message