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    14972 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618

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    $29,525,000

    Built in 1986 and renovated in 2020, this 148-unit building is positioned for permanent housing conversion planning in Irvine.

    Type:Multifamily
    Property size:
    88,239 SF
    Price / SF:
    $334/SF
    Added:
    Jun 29, 2026
    Days on Market:
    4
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 1 at 2:46 am

    Property Features for 14972 Sand Canyon Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    88,239 SF
    Property subtype
    Multifamily

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1986

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    Luis Vazquez
    Luis Vazquez

    Listing office Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates Irvine

    Listing date Jun 29, 2026

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    HighLights

    • 148‑unit apartment building built in 1986 and renovated in 2020
    • Building size: 88,239 SF
    • City planning has indicated a roadmap to conversion to permanent housing
    • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
    • Pro forma cap rate: 7.1%; 8.11% cap rate for non‑profit

    Overview

    This for-sale multifamily apartment building was built in 1986 and renovated in 2020. The property contains 148 units within an 88,239 SF building. Public remarks also note the asset is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

    According to the provided remarks, city planning has indicated a roadmap to conversion to permanent housing. The listing also describes the opportunity as a permanent housing conversion initiative in a high-demand area of Irvine.

    For buyers evaluating residential income properties with a conversion pathway, this asset offers a defined redevelopment direction referenced by city planning, alongside the existing institutional characteristics of a stabilized apartment building. The combination of unit count, recent renovation, and the cited planning roadmap may be relevant for operators and capital partners focused on transitioning the property to permanent housing use. Interested parties should review the conversion pathway details and requirements directly with the applicable agencies.

    Local 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 $3.55M $40.20
    − Vacancy −$113.5k −$1.29
    EGI $3.43M $38.91
    − OpEx −$1.55M −$17.51
    NOI $1.89M $21.40
    88,239 SF · lease $40.20/SF/yr · vacancy 3.20% · expense 45.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Apartment 5plus
    $26.98M
    $23.61M – $31.48M (±1% cap)
    NOI $1,888,533 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.40%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $29.06M
    $25.43M – $33.90M (±1% cap)
    NOI $2,034,043 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.89%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    La Quinta Inn ... Hotel & Motel FB Accounting & Bookkeeping ... Accounting Firm Self Storage Storage Facility Near2Me Self Storage ... Storage Facility

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Hair Salon Auto Repair Shop Dental Office Nail Salon

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Irvine
    County
    Orange
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -117.7586667
    Latitude
    33.6757334

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Built in 1986 and renovated in 2020, this 148-unit building is positioned for permanent housing conversion planning in Irvine.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 14972 Sand Canyon Ave Irvine, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $29,525,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 148‑unit apartment building built in 1986 and renovated in 2020; Building size: 88,239 SF; City planning has indicated a roadmap to conversion to permanent housing
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