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Downtown San Francisco Investment Opportunity

225 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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16-room SRO with retail in Downtown San Francisco.

Property Size6,567 SF
Price / SF$606.06
Days on Market298

Property Features for 225 Ellis St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 6,567 SF
Property subtype Multifamily
Zoning RC4

Site & Location

Neighborhood Tenderloin

Building Details

Year Built 1910
Listing Agency: Marcus & Millichap - San Francisco
Listed By: Angelo Baglieri · License CA #01996324
Source: Crexi
Added: Jan 21 Changed: Sep 3 Last Checked: Aug 14 at 6:05AM

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Investment Insights

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This property is a 16-room SRO with ground floor retail space, situated in Downtown San Francisco, California. The property is positioned to benefit from the city's recovery in tourism and business travel. Its central location provides access to public transit and attractions, including Union Square, the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf, as well as dining, shopping and cultural experiences. The property is located steps away from the city's primary business districts and is positioned to attract a diverse clientele in the heart of San Francisco near Union Square. The property has a size of 6567 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Prime Downtown San Francisco location near business districts and Union Square
  • Investment opportunity poised to benefit from San Francisco's tourism and business travel recovery
  • 16‑room SRO with ground floor retail space

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$213,211
Cap Rate
5.36%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$4,264,220 $4.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$3,045,871 $3.0M
Cap Rate 9%
$2,369,011 $2.4M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,567 SF
Gross rent
$413.7K $63.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$26.1K −$3.97/SF
EGI
$387.7K $59.03/SF
− OpEx
−$174.4K −$26.56/SF
NOI
$213.2K $32.47/SF
Area
San Francisco, CA
Vacancy
6.30%
Lease Rate
$63.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$4,264,220
Cap Rate 7%
$3,045,871
Cap Rate 9%
$2,369,011

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$3.05M
$2.67M – $3.55M (±1% cap)
NOI $213,211 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.36%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$3.33M
$2.92M – $3.89M (±1% cap)
NOI $233,388 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.86%
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Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

25,253
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 94102, CA

39,432
Population
23,153
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
42%
College-Educated
81%
High-School Grad
0.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
56,331
Density / Sq Mi
$64,781
Median Household Income
$55,873
Median Earnings
$1,517
Median Rent
$996,300
Median Home Value
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Market

Average Price Trend$/SF for Multifamily properties in San Francisco, CA

$651 Jul
$631 Aug
$634 Sep
$645 Oct

Properties on Market for Multifamily properties in San Francisco

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?
Multifamily property - 16-room SRO with retail in Downtown San Francisco.
Where is this multifamily property located?
The property is located at 225 Ellis St San Francisco, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,980,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime Downtown San Francisco location near business districts and Union Square; Investment opportunity poised to benefit from San Francisco's tourism and business travel recovery; 16‑room SRO with ground floor retail space
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