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    1600 Kearney St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

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    $1,900,000

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

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    9,392 SF
    Price / SF:
    $202/SF
    Added:
    Jun 19, 2025
    Days on Market:
    351
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:28 pm

    Property Features for 1600 Kearney St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    9,392 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1949

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    Listing Contact
    DAVIDE PIO
    DAVIDE PIO

    Listing agent DAVIDE PIO License #01522969

    Listing office BCRE

    Listing date Jun 19, 2025

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    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.
    • Currently divided into four suites with long‑term tenants, providing immediate rental income.
    • Suitable for both owner‑users and investors with options to occupy space or bring rents to market rates.
    • Existing infrastructure with high power capacity, previously used by Cerrito Printing.

    Overview

    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.

    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
    —
    —
    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 Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Mixed-use properties

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    El Cerrito
    County
    Contra Costa
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.314
    Latitude
    37.9213

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    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.
    (510) 222-0900
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    Listing Contact
    DAVIDE PIO
    DAVIDE PIO
    Real Estate License ID: 01522969
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    Realmo estimates a property’s market value using a proprietary methodology that incorporates public data and user-submitted information. This cumulative value is generated by integrating a variety of conventional and innovative methods. 

    Disclaimer

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    Actual market value may differ due to factors not captured in the data. Estimates are offered for informational purposes only, and users should conduct independent research before making financial or investment decisions.
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    AI approach

    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    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.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

    Professional Guidance Recommended: Before making any investment or financial decisions, consult with licensed appraisers, commercial real estate brokers, and financial advisors who can evaluate your specific property and circumstances.
    By using this feature, you acknowledge that Realmo is not responsible for investment decisions or actions taken based on these estimates.

    Cap approach

    Capitalization Method calculates value based on estimated net operating income (NOI) and applying a market-based capitalization rate (cap rate), we estimate what a typical investor might be willing to pay for it.

    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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