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Renovated 18-Unit Apartment Building

19 Merrydale Court San Rafael, CA 94903

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19 Merrydale Court, San Rafael, CA, 94903
$5,600,000
For Sale
$5,600,000

18-unit multifamily property with a mix of one- and two-bedroom units, plus on-site laundry and recent capital improvements.

Property Size11,568 SF
Price / SF$484.09
Days on Market7

Property Features for 19 Merrydale Court

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
11,568 SF
Property subtype
5+ Units / Five or More Units

Building Details

Year Built
1962
Listing agency CBRE, Inc.
Listed by Adam Foley · License #02144332
Source Compass
Added: Jul 16 Updated: Jul 21 at 8:08PM Checked: Jul 22 at 7:45AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

19 Merrydale Court is a 1965-built multifamily apartment property on a generously sized lot, offering eighteen total units. The unit mix includes twelve one-bedroom/one-bath floorplans and six two-bedroom/one-bath floorplans. Several units have been tastefully renovated over recent tenant turns. Recent capital improvements include new electrical subpanels, water heaters, and furnaces, with each unit having its own individual water heater and furnace. The property also features on-site laundry.

Marin Heights is positioned in San Rafael, with convenient access to Highway 101 and proximity to major employment centers across the North Bay and broader Bay Area. The property is also described as having commanding views of the surrounding Marin hillsides.

The current configuration provides a straightforward 18-unit rental profile with independent heating and hot water at the unit level, designed to support tenant satisfaction while helping limit owner utility exposure.

Key Highlights

  • 18‑unit multifamily built in 1965 with a unit mix of 12 one‑bed/one‑bath and 6 two‑bed/one‑bath units
  • Recent capital improvements include new electrical subpanels, water heaters, and furnaces throughout
  • Each unit has its own water heater and furnace for independent heating and hot water

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 $323.4k $27.96
− Vacancy −$18.8k −$1.62
EGI $304.7k $26.34
− OpEx −$137.1k −$11.85
NOI $167.6k $14.49
11,568 SF · lease $27.96/SF/yr · vacancy 5.80% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$2.39M
$2.09M – $2.79M (±1% cap)
NOI $167,575 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.99%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$56.50M
$49.44M – $65.92M (±1% cap)
NOI $3,955,345 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 70.63%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Dental Office HVAC Service Big Box & Wholesale Store Hair Salon Nail Salon Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Computer & Electronic Repair

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - 18-unit multifamily property with a mix of one- and two-bedroom units, plus on-site laundry and recent capital improvements.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 19 Merrydale Court San Rafael, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,600,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 18‑unit multifamily built in 1965 with a unit mix of 12 one‑bed/one‑bath and 6 two‑bed/one‑bath units; Recent capital improvements include new electrical subpanels, water heaters, and furnaces throughout; Each unit has its own water heater and furnace for independent heating and hot water
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