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Four-Unit Apartment Building

2261 48th Ave Oakland, CA 94601

2261 48th Ave, Oakland, CA, 94601
$1,500,000
For Sale
$1,500,000

Well-maintained four-unit multifamily property with a mix of 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom residences and garage parking.

Property Size4,278 SF
Lot Size0.17 Acres
Price / SF$350.63
Days on Market76

Property Features for 2261 48th Ave

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
4,278 SF
Lot size
0.17 Acres
Property subtype
Investment

Building Details

Year Built
1960
Listing agency Marcus & Millichap - Palo Alto
Listed by Eymon Binesh · License #02060059
Source Elliman
Added: May 9 Updated: Jul 22 at 3:38AM Checked: Jul 22 at 3:38AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This well-maintained four-unit apartment building was built in 1960 and is currently 100% occupied. The unit mix includes three 2-bedroom, 1-bath units and one 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit, each described as offering spacious layouts. The property totals approximately 4,278 square feet on a 0.17-acre lot and provides four garage parking spaces with a 1:1 ratio. Utilities are separately metered for each unit with individually metered gas and electric, and master metered water.

The property is in Oakland’s Lower Maxwell Park/Melrose area of East Oakland, with convenient access to High Street and Foothill Blvd, as well as Interstates 580 and 880. It is also noted as being near public transit, neighborhood retail, and parks.

With three 2-bedroom units and one 3-bedroom unit, the building offers a straightforward income-producing configuration supported by in-place occupancy. The listing also notes rents are approximately 9% below market, suggesting room for growth over time.

Key Highlights

  • Built in 1960, well‑maintained 4‑unit multifamily with approx. 4,278 SF on a 0.17‑acre lot
  • Unit mix: three 2BD/1BA units and one 3BD/2BA unit
  • 100% occupied with stable in‑place income

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

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 $146.3k $34.20
− Vacancy −$6.1k −$1.44
EGI $140.2k $32.76
− OpEx −$42.0k −$9.83
NOI $98.1k $22.93
4,278 SF · lease $34.20/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.40M
$1.23M – $1.64M (±1% cap)
NOI $98,114 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.54%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.30M
$1.14M – $1.52M (±1% cap)
NOI $91,087 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.07%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.74M
$1.53M – $2.03M (±1% cap)
NOI $122,063 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.14%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Quadplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency Dental Office Parking Lot & Garage Skin Care Clinic Pharmacy Accounting Firm Bar & Pub Acupuncture HVAC Service

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Well-maintained four-unit multifamily property with a mix of 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom residences and garage parking.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 2261 48th Ave Oakland, 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: Built in 1960, well‑maintained 4‑unit multifamily with approx. 4,278 SF on a 0.17‑acre lot; Unit mix: three 2BD/1BA units and one 3BD/2BA unit; 100% occupied with stable in‑place income
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