Mixed-Use Hotel and Retail
For Sale
$4,500,000
1538-1544 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Three ground-floor retail units sit beneath a 40-room SRO hotel, currently master leased to an operator.
Property Size14,160 SF
Price / SF$317.80
Days on Market246
Property Features for 1538-1544 Polk Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
14,160 SF
Property subtype
Residential Income / Mixed Use
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
40
Amenities
42
Feet
No
Building Details
Year Built
1907
Stories
3
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
Compass
Listed By:
Brian Leung · License #01203473
(650) 515-1838
Source:
Compass
Added: Jan 7
Changed: Sep 8
Last Checked: Sep 9 at 7:00PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
1538-1544 Polk Street is a three-story mixed-use property featuring three retail units on the ground floor and a 40-room SRO hotel above. The hotel rooms include 21 SRO units, 7 SRO units with partial baths, 9 tourist/transient rooms, and 3 manager-use rooms. SRO units without bathrooms share three common area bathrooms. The 40-room hotel is master leased to Shirley Hotels and is currently month-to-month.
Two of the three retail units are occupied by a tuxedo retailer and a foot massage service.
The asset is located on the Polk Street commercial corridor in the Nob Hill/Polk Gulch area of San Francisco, with access to public transit and walkable surroundings.
Two of the three retail units are occupied by a tuxedo retailer and a foot massage service.
The asset is located on the Polk Street commercial corridor in the Nob Hill/Polk Gulch area of San Francisco, with access to public transit and walkable surroundings.
Key Highlights
- Mixed‑use property (built 1907) with 3 ground‑floor retail units and a 40‑room SRO/hotel above
- Hotel is master leased to Shirley Hotels, with month‑to‑month status noted for the 40‑room operation
- Room mix includes 21 SRO units, 7 SRO units with partial baths, 9 tourist/transient rooms, and 3 manager use rooms
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
40
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
11,813
Businesses Nearby
189k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Groceries 46%
Shops & Services 14%
Hotels & Casinos 13%
Dining 12%
Whole Foods Market
Groceries
52,478 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Trader Joe's
Groceries
34,815 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway
Hotels & Casinos
16,023 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Cole Hardware
Home Improvements & Furnishings
11,315 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Starbucks
Dining
9,305 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Demographics for 94109, CA
58,501
Population
39,043
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
65%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
1.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
53,183
Density / Sq Mi
$112,201
Median Household Income
$89,841
Median Earnings
$2,172
Median Rent
$1,390,000
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in San Francisco, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Hotel - Three ground-floor retail units sit beneath a 40-room SRO hotel, currently master leased to an operator.
Where is this hotel located?
The property is located at 1538-1544 Polk Street San Francisco, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $4,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Mixed‑use property (built 1907) with 3 ground‑floor retail units and a 40‑room SRO/hotel above; Hotel is master leased to Shirley Hotels, with month‑to‑month status noted for the 40‑room operation; Room mix includes 21 SRO units, 7 SRO units with partial baths, 9 tourist/transient rooms, and 3 manager use rooms
