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1285 55Th St, Emeryville, CA, 94608
Updated Duplex with Two Units

1285 55Th St Emeryville, CA 94608

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For Sale
$799,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Emeryville, CA

Property Size2,081 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$383.95
Days on Market2

Property Features for 1285 55Th St

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Bedrooms 4
Rooms Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2
Parking 3
Parking features Carport, Parking Lot, Off Street, Covered
Interior features Storage Area(s)
Exterior features Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Storage, Landscape Front, Yard Space, Garden
Fencing Partial, Fenced
Accessibility Accessible Approach with Ramp
Appliances Dryer, Gas Water Heater
Standard status Active
APN 491184152
Size 2,081 SF
Lot size 0.12 Acres

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Wall Furnace, Forced Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1916
Flooring type Vinyl, Tile, Engineered, Hardwood, Carpet
Building materials Siding - Stucco, Wood, Fiber Cement, Glass
Additional Structures Storage
Listing Agency: Corcoran Icon Properties
Listed By: Michael Stephens · License #01186416
Added: Jul 28 Last Checked: Jul 29 at 2:06PM
MLS# 41143096

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex offers two separate units with interiors that have been recently refreshed. Updates include fresh interior paint, refinished hardwood floors, and new carpeting, with original wood paneling that remains in the homes. The layout provides flexibility for an owner-occupant or a rental-focused setup.

The property is located in Emeryville, close to shopping and dining at Bay Street and the Emeryville Public Market. It also has convenient access to major freeways and BART, supporting easy trips to San Francisco and the East Bay.

With a total building size listed at 2,081 square feet, this is a move-in ready option that also leaves room for additional improvements over time.

Key Highlights

  • 1916‑built duplex with 4 bedrooms (Bedroom 1, 2, 3, and 4) across both units
  • Recent interior updates include fresh interior paint, refinished hardwood floors, and new carpeting
  • Flooring includes hardwood, engineered, tile, vinyl, and carpet

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

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 $106.1k $51.00
− Vacancy −$6.3k −$3.05
EGI $99.8k $47.95
− OpEx −$29.9k −$14.39
NOI $69.8k $33.57
2,081 SF · lease $51.00/SF/yr · vacancy 5.98% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$997.8K
$873.1K – $1.16M (±1% cap)
NOI $69,849 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.74%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$430.7K
$376.8K – $502.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $30,146 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.77%
Theoretical Best
Retail
$9.49M
$8.30M – $11.07M (±1% cap)
NOI $664,102 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 83.12%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Veterinary Clinic Pet Grooming Service Florist (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Fish Market Electrical Service

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Duplex with recent interior updates, including fresh paint, refinished hardwood floors, and new carpeting.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1285 55Th St Emeryville, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $799,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1916‑built duplex with 4 bedrooms (Bedroom 1, 2, 3, and 4) across both units; Recent interior updates include fresh interior paint, refinished hardwood floors, and new carpeting; Flooring includes hardwood, engineered, tile, vinyl, and carpet
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