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El Cerrito Mixed-Use Investment

1600 Kearney St El Cerrito, CA 94530

1600 Kearney St, El Cerrito, CA, 94530
$1,900,000
For Sale
$1,900,000

Mixed-use property with investment and development potential in El Cerrito.

Property Size9,392 SF
Price / SF$202.30
Days on Market398

Property Features for 1600 Kearney St

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
9,392 SF
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1949
Listing Agency BCRE
Listed by DAVIDE PIO · License #01522969
Source Corcoran
Added: Jun 19, 2025 Updated: Jul 6 at 9:58 am Checked: Jul 19 at 4:05 am

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in the heart of the East Bay, 1600 Kearney in El Cerrito is a mixed-use property with investment and development potential. The building, formerly home to Cerrito Printing, is divided into four suites of varying sizes, all currently occupied by long-term tenants. The property is located within two miles of both El Cerrito Del Norte and El Cerrito Plaza BART stations, as well as Highway 80. Oakland and San Francisco, including their respective airports, are within a 10-to-25 mile distance. The property is suitable for a variety of buyers, including an owner-user who could occupy some or all of the space while retaining rental income, or an investor looking to bring rents to market rates. The property's TOHIMU zoning allows for 45+ units per acre. The property has a current cap rate of 5.30% and a GRM of 11.54, with a proforma cap rate of 8.10% and a GRM of 8.41. The property size is 9392 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Proforma Cap Rate of 8.10% indicates significant potential for increased profitability.
  • TOHIMU zoning allows for high‑density development of 45+ units/acre.
  • Located in the heart of the East Bay, close to El Cerrito Del Norte and El Cerrito Plaza BART stations, and Highway 80.

Local Financial Insights For Mixed Use

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 $253.6k $27.00
− Vacancy −$20.3k −$2.16
EGI $233.3k $24.84
− OpEx −$87.5k −$9.32
NOI $145.8k $15.53
9,392 SF · lease $27.00/SF/yr · vacancy 8.00% · expense 37.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$2.08M
$1.82M – $2.43M (±1% cap)
NOI $145,811 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.67%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.55M
$3.11M – $4.14M (±1% cap)
NOI $248,512 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.08%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Mixed-use properties

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Barber Shop (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Grocery & Convenience Store Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store HVAC Service Travel Agency

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Mixed-use property with investment and development potential in El Cerrito.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1600 Kearney St El Cerrito, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Proforma Cap Rate of 8.10% indicates significant potential for increased profitability.; TOHIMU zoning allows for high‑density development of 45+ units/acre.; Located in the heart of the East Bay, close to El Cerrito Del Norte and El Cerrito Plaza BART stations, and Highway 80.
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