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Five-Unit Multifamily Property

2045 Emerson St Berkeley, CA 94703

2045 Emerson St, Berkeley, CA, 94703
$1,500,000
For Sale
$1,500,000

Five-unit Berkeley income property with four 1BD/1BA units and one 3BD/1BA unit, plus on-site laundry and parking.

Property Size3,270 SF
Price / SF$458.72
Days on Market115

Property Features for 2045 Emerson St

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,270 SF
Property subtype
Multi Family

Building Details

Year Built
1909
Listing agency COMPASS
Listed by Willem Bos · License #02013980
Source Exitrealty
Added: Mar 31 Updated: Jul 22 at 9:26AM Checked: Jul 22 at 9:26AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This five-unit multifamily property features a unit mix of four 1-bedroom/1-bath units and one 3-bedroom/1-bath unit. Three of the five units, including the owner’s unit, have been renovated with updated kitchens and baths. The owner’s unit includes in-unit washer and dryer, and the remaining units are supported by on-site coin-operated laundry.

The property also offers a spacious 3-bedroom unit with an approximately 500 SF finished basement that includes a half bath, providing additional flexibility for living space, a home office, or expanded utility within the home. On-site parking is available with covered carport spaces.

Current monthly income is reported at $11,852, supported by in-place tenancy across the five units.

Key Highlights

  • Five‑unit multifamily built in 1909 in Berkeley’s South Berkeley neighborhood
  • Unit mix: four 1BD/1BA units plus one 3BD/1BA unit
  • Current monthly income of $11,852

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 $124.4k $38.04
− Vacancy −$6.2k −$1.90
EGI $118.2k $36.14
− OpEx −$53.2k −$16.26
NOI $65.0k $19.88
3,270 SF · lease $38.04/SF/yr · vacancy 5.00% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$928.5K
$812.4K – $1.08M (±1% cap)
NOI $64,994 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.33%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.26M
$1.11M – $1.48M (±1% cap)
NOI $88,525 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.90%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Law Firm Pharmacy Home Appliance Store HVAC Service Auto Parts Store Mobile Phone Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Tanning Salon Arcade & Gaming Center

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Five-unit Berkeley income property with four 1BD/1BA units and one 3BD/1BA unit, plus on-site laundry and parking.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 2045 Emerson St Berkeley, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Five‑unit multifamily built in 1909 in Berkeley’s South Berkeley neighborhood; Unit mix: four 1BD/1BA units plus one 3BD/1BA unit; Current monthly income of $11,852
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