Two-Story Freestanding Retail
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2245 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Commercial building with prior swim and dive school use and potential for retail, education, aquatic use, or redevelopment.
Property Size12,029 SF
Price / SF$511.26
Days on Market5
Property Features for 2245 El Camino Real
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
12,029 SF
Property subtype
Retail
Building Details
Buildings
1
Stories
2
Listing Agency:
Meacham Oppenheimer
Listed By:
David Taxin · License #00983163
Source:
Crexi
Added: Aug 31
Changed: Sep 4
Last Checked: Sep 4 at 3:32PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This freestanding retail property contains approximately 12,029± SF across two stories. The building previously operated as a swim and dive school, providing a distinct operating history for aquatic-related use. The property is also identified for retail, educational, or redevelopment applications, subject to applicable approvals.
The site is located at 2245 El Camino Real in Santa Clara, near Los Padres Blvd. Its El Camino Real address places the building within an established commercial corridor and provides a clear street-facing identity. The two-story configuration and specialized prior use distinguish the property from conventional single-level retail space.
The site is located at 2245 El Camino Real in Santa Clara, near Los Padres Blvd. Its El Camino Real address places the building within an established commercial corridor and provides a clear street-facing identity. The two-story configuration and specialized prior use distinguish the property from conventional single-level retail space.
Key Highlights
- 12,029± SF two‑story freestanding retail building
- Previously operated as a swim and dive school
- Located on El Camino Real near Los Padres Blvd
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
$324,921
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
5.28%
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%
$6,498,420
$6.5M
Cap Rate 7%
$4,641,729
$4.6M
Cap Rate 9%
$3,610,233
$3.6M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 12,029 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
$486.5K $40.44/SF
− Vacancy
−$22.3K −$1.85/SF
EGI
$464.2K $38.59/SF
− OpEx
−$139.3K −$11.58/SF
NOI
$324.9K $27.01/SF
Area
Santa Clara, CA
Vacancy
4.58%
Lease Rate
$40.44 /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%
$6,498,420
Cap Rate 7%
$4,641,729
Cap Rate 9%
$3,610,233
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$4.64M
$4.06M – $5.42M
NOI $324,921 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.28%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$7.26M
$6.35M – $8.47M
NOI $508,346 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.27%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,234
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Demographics for 95050, CA
39,031
Population
16,674
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
54%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
5.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,097
Density / Sq Mi
$130,051
Median Household Income
$73,578
Median Earnings
$2,522
Median Rent
$1,420,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Retail space - Commercial building with prior swim and dive school use and potential for retail, education, aquatic use, or redevelopment.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 2245 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $6,150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 12,029± SF two‑story freestanding retail building; Previously operated as a swim and dive school; Located on El Camino Real near Los Padres Blvd
