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1915 Baker St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

1,770 SF building on 5,227 SF lot, ideal for various uses.

Property Size1,770 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$146.89
Days on Market172

Property Features for 1915 Baker St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,770 SF
Lot size 0.12 Acres
Property subtype Office, Retail
Zoning C1

Building Details

Year Built 1948
Buildings 1
Stories 1
Units 1
Listing Agency: Watson Realty
Listed By: AJ Bhuee · License #01906247
Source: Crexi
Added: Feb 21 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 12 at 7:30AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This freestanding commercial building, constructed in 1948, offers 1,770 square feet of space on a 5,227 square foot lot. Located in East Bakersfield, the property benefits from strong street visibility and dedicated parking. It is suitable for salon, medical, professional services, or retail use. The property is located minutes from Downtown, Highway 178, and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. This property presents an opportunity for either an owner-user or an investor.

Key Highlights

  • Freestanding 1,770 SF commercial building.
  • Strong street visibility and dedicated parking.
  • Ideal for salon, medical, professional services, or retail use.

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$16,950
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
6.52%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$339,000 $339.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$242,143 $242.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$188,333 $188.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,770 SF 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.
Gross rent
$25.5K $14.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.3K −$0.72/SF
EGI
$24.2K $13.68/SF
− OpEx
−$7.3K −$4.10/SF
NOI
$16.9K $9.58/SF
Area
Bakersfield, CA
Vacancy
5.00%
Lease Rate
$14.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$339,000
Cap Rate 7%
$242,143
Cap Rate 9%
$188,333

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$242.1K
$211.9K – $282.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $16,950 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.52%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$469.7K
$411.0K – $548.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $32,880 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.65%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Stairway To Beauty Hair Salon

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Skin Care Clinic Gym & Fitness Center Accounting Firm

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

742
Businesses Nearby
27k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%
Bank of America Shops & Services
11,050 visits/mo 0.2 miles
ARCO Shops & Services
6,737 visits/mo 0.2 miles
AMPM Shops & Services
4,700 visits/mo 0.2 miles
76 Shops & Services
4,619 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 93305, CA

38,392
Population
11,824
Households
3.2
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
9%
College-Educated
64%
High-School Grad
5.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,619
Density / Sq Mi
$41,290
Median Household Income
$27,936
Median Earnings
$1,065
Median Rent
$245,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Bakersfield, CA

8.3% 2019
6.7% 2020
6.3% 2021
5.1% 2022
5.2% 2023
6.2% 2024
7.2% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - 1,770 SF building on 5,227 SF lot, ideal for various uses.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 1915 Baker St Bakersfield, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $260,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Freestanding 1,770 SF commercial building.; Strong street visibility and dedicated parking.; Ideal for salon, medical, professional services, or retail use.
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