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    1444 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94709

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    $4,700,000

    Eleven-unit building in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto with apartments and commercial spaces.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    7,167 SF
    Price / SF:
    $655/SF
    Added:
    Nov 19, 2025
    Days on Market:
    199
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:20 pm

    Property Features for 1444 Walnut St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    7,167 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1965

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    Listing Contact
    JUSTIN PAEK

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    Listing office KW ADVISORS EAST BAY

    Listing date Nov 19, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime location in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto with a Walkscore of 96, near dining, transportation, and shopping.
    • Rare 11‑unit trophy asset building with a mix of 9 apartments and 2 commercial spaces.
    • Close proximity (3 blocks) to the University of California, Berkeley.
    • Updated residential units with balconies offering Bay Views.
    • Secured parking with 6 spaces and 6 storage units, plus an elevator.
    • Two commercial spaces, including one occupied by the same business for over 24 years.

    Overview

    Located in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto, 1444 Walnut St presents a rare opportunity to acquire an eleven-unit trophy asset building. The property is conveniently accessible from the original Peet's coffee and is situated just three blocks from the University of California, Berkeley. The building features nine apartments and two commercial spaces, along with an elevator and secured parking that includes six spaces and six storage units. The unit mix consists of five 2-bed 1-bath units, three 1-bed 1-bath units, and a 2-bed 2-bath 2-level penthouse with a fireplace. All residential units have been updated and include balconies with Bay Views. The two commercial spaces consist of an 800-square-foot corner office space and a 450-square-foot retail space, which has been occupied by the same business for over 24 years. The property is in the heart of the Gourmet Ghetto, offering a variety of dining and food options, and is close to Downtown Berkeley BART, public transportation, and shopping. The property has a Walkscore of 96.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Office Units

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Berkeley
    County
    Alameda
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.268
    Latitude
    37.8806

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Mixed-use property - Eleven-unit building in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto with apartments and commercial spaces.
    Where is this mixed-use property located?
    The property is located at 1444 Walnut St Berkeley, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,700,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto with a Walkscore of 96, near dining, transportation, and shopping.; Rare 11‑unit trophy asset building with a mix of 9 apartments and 2 commercial spaces.; Close proximity (3 blocks) to the University of California, Berkeley.
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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