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$2,600,000

1240 70 Holly Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Five-detached single-family-style residences on a 0.67-acre site, zoned R-3000 with parking garages and carport.

Days on Market4

Property Features for 1240 70 Holly Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Commercial

Building Details

Building Size 5,260 SF
Year Built 1960
Listing Agency:
Listed By: Thomas Rico
Source: Elliman
Added: Jul 30 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 5:34AM

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 Thomas Rico

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

1240–1270 Holly Avenue is a well-maintained five-unit multifamily property with five detached single-family-style residences, plus a large rear storage structure. The building area totals approximately 5,260 rentable square feet, supplemented by a 516-square-foot rear storage structure. The unit mix includes two 2-bedroom/1-bath units (approximately 860 square feet each), two 3-bedroom/1-bath units (approximately 1,008 square feet each), and one 2-bedroom/2-bath unit (approximately 1,524 square feet). Constructed circa 1960, the homes feature both front and rear yards. Parking includes four single-car garages and one covered carport.

The property has been selectively upgraded over time, including interior and exterior painting, new flooring, entry improvements, plumbing and drain line upgrades, replacement of water valves and fixtures, electrical fixture updates with GFCI outlet enhancements, one roof replacement with tune-ups on remaining roofs, refinished kitchen and bath surfaces, newer wall heaters, and updated fencing. Operationally, 1270 Holly is currently vacant in turn-key condition, and 1268 Holly is on a month-to-month basis.

Zoned R-3000, the property permits detached and attached dwelling units at a maximum density of 14 units per acre. With an approximate 0.67-acre footprint, the maximum permitted density is nine dwelling units, with potential for additional units through the State Density Bonus Law or Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), subject to municipal review. Interested parties may access the property via driveways only.

Key Highlights

  • Zoned R‑3000: up to 14 units per acre; maximum permitted density is nine units on an approximate 0.67‑acre site
  • Five detached single‑family‑style residences totaling approximately 5,260 rentable square feet plus a 516‑square‑foot rear storage structure
  • Unit mix: two 2 bed/1 bath (~860 SF each), two 3 bed/1 bath (~1,008 SF each), one 2 bed/2 bath (~1,524 SF)

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 $167.3k $31.80
− Vacancy −$8.4k −$1.59
EGI $158.9k $30.21
− OpEx −$71.5k −$13.59
NOI $87.4k $16.62
5,260 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.00% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.25M
$1.09M – $1.46M (±1% cap)
NOI $87,398 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.36%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.41M
$2.11M – $2.81M (±1% cap)
NOI $168,697 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.49%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Skin Care Clinic Dental Office Hair Salon

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

394
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 91932, CA

26,013
Population
10,276
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
4.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,050
Density / Sq Mi
$79,071
Median Household Income
$41,917
Median Earnings
$1,914
Median Rent
$811,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region

7% 2022
7.8% 2023
8.6% 2024
8.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Five-detached single-family-style residences on a 0.67-acre site, zoned R-3000 with parking garages and carport.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 1240 70 Holly Ave Imperial Beach, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,600,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Zoned R‑3000: up to 14 units per acre; maximum permitted density is nine units on an approximate 0.67‑acre site; Five detached single‑family‑style residences totaling approximately 5,260 rentable square feet plus a 516‑square‑foot rear storage structure; Unit mix: two 2 bed/1 bath (~860 SF each), two 3 bed/1 bath (~1,008 SF each), one 2 bed/2 bath (~1,524 SF)
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