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Value-Add Multifamily with Laundry

234 High Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

234 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
$3,200,000
For Sale
$3,200,000

Two-building multifamily includes studio, 1-bedroom, and a 2-bedroom unit with on-site laundry and seven carport spaces.

Property Size6,338 SF
Price / SF$504.89
Days on Market111

Property Features for 234 High Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
6,338 SF
Property subtype
5+ Units / Five or More Units

Building Details

Year Built
1944
Listing agency Marcus & Millichap
Listed by Joshua Johnson · License #01930127
Source Compass
Added: Apr 3 Updated: Jul 21 at 7:38PM Checked: Jul 21 at 7:38PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

234 High Street is a two-building multifamily property in Santa Cruz’s Westside neighborhood. The unit mix includes one studio unit, eight 1-bedroom units, and one 2-bedroom unit, with seven carport spaces providing covered parking. On-site laundry facilities are also included.

The property is located a short distance from downtown Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz, and supporting retail, offering tenant convenience for everyday needs.

This is a value-add residential income opportunity supported by the existing unit configuration and on-site amenity package.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑building multifamily in Santa Cruz’s Westside neighborhood (built 1944).
  • Unit mix includes 1 studio, eight 1‑bedroom, and one 2‑bedroom unit.
  • On‑site laundry facilities for residents.

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 $304.2k $48.00
− Vacancy −$7.6k −$1.20
EGI $296.6k $46.80
− OpEx −$133.5k −$21.06
NOI $163.1k $25.74
6,338 SF · lease $48.00/SF/yr · vacancy 2.50% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$2.33M
$2.04M – $2.72M (±1% cap)
NOI $163,140 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.10%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Retail
$3.62M
$3.17M – $4.23M (±1% cap)
NOI $253,685 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.93%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Barber Shop HVAC Service Pet Grooming Service Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Mobile Phone Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Store Grocery & Convenience Store Pet Store & Service

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Two-building multifamily includes studio, 1-bedroom, and a 2-bedroom unit with on-site laundry and seven carport spaces.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 234 High Street Santa Cruz, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑building multifamily in Santa Cruz’s Westside neighborhood (built 1944).; Unit mix includes 1 studio, eight 1‑bedroom, and one 2‑bedroom unit.; On‑site laundry facilities for residents.
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