Creative Office
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1133 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101
Remodeled creative office building with an open-air free-flow layout and exposed ceilings, ducting, and support beams.
Property Size22,822 SF
Price / SF$400.93
Days on Market629
Property Features for 1133 Columbia St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
22,822 SF
Property subtype
OFFICE
Occupancy
50%
Building Details
Construction
modern creative office
Listing Agency:
QFC Real Estate
(619) 243-8454
Listed By:
Peter Wright · License #01846272
(619) 243-8450
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: Dec 26, 2024
Changed: Sep 5
Last Checked: Sep 15 at 7:56AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This remodeled creative office building features an open-air free-flow concept designed around an exposed interior look, including exposed ceilings, ducting, and support beams. The property is currently 50% leased, offering in-place income while providing ownership options for an occupant-buyer.
Located at 1133 Columbia St in San Diego, the building presents strong curb appeal following its repositioning into a modern creative office format.
With 22,822 square feet of space, the building’s collaborative, open-ceiling approach supports a nontraditional office environment.
Located at 1133 Columbia St in San Diego, the building presents strong curb appeal following its repositioning into a modern creative office format.
With 22,822 square feet of space, the building’s collaborative, open-ceiling approach supports a nontraditional office environment.
Key Highlights
- Remodeled creative office building with an open‑air free‑flow layout
- Modern interior features include exposed ceilings, ducting, and support beams
- Currently 50% leased, generating positive cash‑flow after debt service for a new owner
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
$440,579
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
4.82%
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%
$8,811,580
$8.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$6,293,986
$6.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$4,895,322
$4.9M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 22,822 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
$684.7K $30.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$97.2K −$4.26/SF
EGI
$587.4K $25.74/SF
− OpEx
−$146.9K −$6.44/SF
NOI
$440.6K $19.31/SF
Area
San Diego, CA
Vacancy
14.20%
Lease Rate
$30.00 /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%
$8,811,580
Cap Rate 7%
$6,293,986
Cap Rate 9%
$4,895,322
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$6.29M
$5.51M – $7.34M
NOI $440,579 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.82%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$9.01M
$7.89M – $10.52M
NOI $630,983 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.90%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Lease Details
50%
Occupancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
12,161
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Demographics for 92101, CA
47,505
Population
32,909
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
57%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
5.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,797
Density / Sq Mi
$90,477
Median Household Income
$72,371
Median Earnings
$2,351
Median Rent
$740,500
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Remodeled creative office building with an open-air free-flow layout and exposed ceilings, ducting, and support beams.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 1133 Columbia St San Diego, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $9,150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Remodeled creative office building with an open‑air free‑flow layout; Modern interior features include exposed ceilings, ducting, and support beams; Currently 50% leased, generating positive cash‑flow after debt service for a new owner
