Fenced Live-Work
New
For Sale
$780,000
1301 Washington Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Commercial Sale, Bakersfield, CA
Property Size1,920 SF
Lot Size1.49 Acres
Price / SF$406.25
Days on Market2
Property Features for 1301 Washington Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning description
M2 Industrial Commercial
Subdivision
41
Standard status
Active
APN
13833012
Size
1,920 SF
Lot size
1.49 Acres
Building Details
Year built
1968
Listing Agency:
Watson Realty
(661) 327-5161
Listed By:
Sylvia Cable · License #01797414
(661) 477-0231
Added: Sep 18
Last Checked: Sep 19 at 7:06PM
MLS# 202610072
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This live-work property combines a 1,920-square-foot building with a 1.49-acre lot in an established industrial area. The site is enclosed by fencing and is positioned for business operations alongside an on-site residence, providing a combined commercial and residential setup.
Located at 1301 Washington Street in Bakersfield, California, the property carries M-2 zoning and was built in 1968. Its substantial land area and secured perimeter provide practical room around the building for the property’s live-work configuration.
Located at 1301 Washington Street in Bakersfield, California, the property carries M-2 zoning and was built in 1968. Its substantial land area and secured perimeter provide practical room around the building for the property’s live-work configuration.
Key Highlights
- 1.49‑acre lot
- 1,920 square feet of building area
- M‑2 zoning
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
$25,402
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
3.26%
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%
$508,040
$508.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$362,886
$362.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$282,244
$282.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,920 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
$40.3K $21.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.5K −$3.36/SF
EGI
$33.9K $17.64/SF
− OpEx
−$8.5K −$4.41/SF
NOI
$25.4K $13.23/SF
Area
Bakersfield, CA
Vacancy
16.00%
Lease Rate
$21.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$508,040
Cap Rate 7%
$362,886
Cap Rate 9%
$282,244
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$362.9K
$317.5K – $423.4K
NOI $25,402 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.26%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$344.4K
$301.3K – $401.8K
NOI $24,106 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.09%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$509.5K
$445.8K – $594.4K
NOI $35,666 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.57%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Fenced yard
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
831
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 93305, CA
38,392
Population
11,824
Households
3.2
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
9%
College-Educated
64%
High-School Grad
5.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,619
Density / Sq Mi
$41,290
Median Household Income
$27,936
Median Earnings
$1,065
Median Rent
$245,000
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Live-work space - M-2-zoned property with a secured perimeter and room for business operations.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 1301 Washington Street Bakersfield, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $780,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1.49‑acre lot; 1,920 square feet of building area; M‑2 zoning
