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    1598 University Ave, Berkeley, CA

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    High-visibility retail space in a mixed-use project near UC Berkeley.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    1,026 SF
    Lot size:
    0.62 Acres
    Added:
    Aug 22, 2025
    Days on Market:
    274
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 9:32 pm

    Property Features for 1598 University Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,026 SF
    Lot size
    0.62 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    John Polyzoides
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    Listing office Chromata Retail

    Listing date Aug 22, 2025

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    HighLights

    • High‑traffic location on University Ave, Berkeley's main thoroughfare to Downtown & UC Berkeley campus.
    • Excellent neighborhood co‑tenancy with popular businesses like BodyRok, Target, Trader Joe’s, and Nation’s Giant Hamburgers within 3 blocks.
    • Located 0.8 miles from UC Berkeley campus and a few blocks from Downtown Berkeley.
    • High ceilings (18‑21 feet) with mezzanine potential for extra office/storage space.
    • Part of a new 8‑story, 207‑unit mixed‑use project.
    • Strong local demographics: $4.04B in total spending power.

    Overview

    Located at the corner of University Avenue and California Street, this retail space is part of The U at California, a new 8-story, 207-unit mixed-use project. The property is situated 0.8 miles from the UC Berkeley campus and a few blocks from Downtown Berkeley. The available space features high ceilings ranging from 18 to 21 feet, with the potential to add a mezzanine level for additional office or storage space. University Avenue is a high-traffic thoroughfare that connects to Downtown Berkeley and the UC Berkeley campus. The neighborhood features a strong mix of businesses, including BodyRok, Bageltopia, Three Stone Hearth, Target, Trader Joe’s, Mike’s Bikes, and Nation’s Giant Hamburgers, all within three blocks. Downtown Berkeley is a regional destination for food, entertainment, and the arts, with over 150 restaurants, cafes, bars, and entertainment venues attracting over 2 million annual theater and cinema patrons. The area possesses excellent demographics, with $4.04 billion in total spending power.
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    Current Use by Public Records

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    City
    Berkeley
    County
    Alameda
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.28
    Latitude
    37.8703

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    Retail space - High-visibility retail space in a mixed-use project near UC Berkeley.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 1598 University Ave Berkeley, CA.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High‑traffic location on University Ave, Berkeley's main thoroughfare to Downtown & UC Berkeley campus.; Excellent neighborhood co‑tenancy with popular businesses like BodyRok, Target, Trader Joe’s, and Nation’s Giant Hamburgers within 3 blocks.; Located 0.8 miles from UC Berkeley campus and a few blocks from Downtown Berkeley.
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    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

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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

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    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

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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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