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Two-Unit Duplex with Bay Views

1940 Placer DR, San Leandro, CA 94578

For Sale
$898,888

Two separately addressed residences have individual gas and electric meters, with parking for six vehicles behind the building.

Property Size1,618 SF
Price / SF$555.56
Days on Market80

Property Features for 1940 Placer DR

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,618 SF
Total Parking Spaces 6
Property subtype Duplex

Units

Unit Mix 1 x 1BR/1BA, 1 x 2BR/1BA
Multifamily Units 2
Individually Metered Utilities gas, electricity

Additional Details

Tenant in Place Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1947
Listing Agency: Kapowich Real Estate
Listed By: Pat Kapowich · License #00979413
Source: Balogproperties
Added: Aug 20 Changed: Nov 6 Last Checked: Nov 6 at 6:17AM

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Built in 1947, this 1,618-square-foot duplex contains two residences with separate postal addresses. The 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit has in-unit laundry. The other residence offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and is occupied by a long-term tenant. Gas and electricity are individually metered for each unit, and six off-street parking spaces sit behind the building.

Views of the bay and the San Francisco Peninsula are visible from both residences. The property is in San Leandro’s Hillcrest Knolls neighborhood, near major routes, shopping, and dining, and a short distance from downtown Castro Valley.

Key Highlights

  • Two residences: one 1‑bedroom, 1‑bathroom unit and one 2‑bedroom, 1‑bathroom unit
  • Bay and San Francisco Peninsula views from both residences
  • 1,618‑square‑foot duplex built in 1947

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$54,308
Cap Rate
6.04%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,086,160 $1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$775,829 $775.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$603,422 $603.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,618 SF
Gross rent
$82.5K $51.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.9K −$3.05/SF
EGI
$77.6K $47.95/SF
− OpEx
−$23.3K −$14.39/SF
NOI
$54.3K $33.57/SF
Area
Alameda County, CA
Vacancy
5.98%
Lease Rate
$51.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,086,160
Cap Rate 7%
$775,829
Cap Rate 9%
$603,422

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$775.8K
$678.9K – $905.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $54,308 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.04%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$334.8K
$293.0K – $390.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,438 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.61%
Theoretical Best
Retail
$7.38M
$6.45M – $8.61M (±1% cap)
NOI $516,347 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 57.44%
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Property Analytics

Lease Details

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

676
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 94578, CA

40,957
Population
14,819
Households
2.8
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
82%
High-School Grad
4.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,904
Density / Sq Mi
$89,149
Median Household Income
$47,672
Median Earnings
$2,077
Median Rent
$793,500
Median Home Value

Market

Average Price Trend$/SF for Duplexes in Alameda County, CA

$453 Jul
$444 Aug
$460 Sep
$462 Oct

Properties on Market for Duplexes in Alameda County

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region

7% 2022
7.8% 2023
8.6% 2024
8.6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two separately addressed residences have individual gas and electric meters, with parking for six vehicles behind the building.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1940 Placer DR San Leandro, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $898,888.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two residences: one 1‑bedroom, 1‑bathroom unit and one 2‑bedroom, 1‑bathroom unit; Bay and San Francisco Peninsula views from both residences; 1,618‑square‑foot duplex built in 1947
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