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    235 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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    $4,988,000

    Updated buildings in downtown Palo Alto with redevelopment potential.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    2,560 SF
    Price / SF:
    $1,948/SF
    Added:
    Feb 18, 2026
    Days on Market:
    106
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:19 pm

    Property Features for 235 Alma Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,560 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1904

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    Listing Contact
    STEVE NIETHAMMER

    Listing agent STEVE NIETHAMMER

    Listing office ZANE MACGREGOR

    Listing date Feb 18, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime downtown Palo Alto location with walkability to amenities.
    • CD‑N zoning allows for a wide range of uses: residential, office, retail, and more.
    • Two updated buildings totaling 3940 sq ft.
    • Front house (2560 sq ft) features 3 bedrooms/offices and a versatile open lower level (955 sq ft).
    • Rear building (1380 sq ft) is a high bay clear space with skylights, glass wall, and roll‑up door, suitable for creative uses.
    • Redevelopment potential with reference to SB 79 for high‑density options.

    Overview

    Two recently updated buildings are available in downtown Palo Alto. The properties are zoned CD-N, which allows for a variety of uses, including residential, office, retail, personal services such as a fitness center, or a mix of uses. The front house has 2560 square feet and includes 3 bedrooms or offices, including an open lower level with 955 square feet that can accommodate a variety of personal or commercial uses. The rear building has 1380 square feet and features brick cladding, a high bay clear space with skylights, a wall of glass, and a glass roll-up door, providing an open canvas. An inviting landscape embraces the buildings. The location allows for walking to downtown amenities. Refer to SB 79 for high-density redevelopment potential.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Lena Osher Md Physician International Dialogue Education ... Business Related Syntony Publishing, LLC Publishing House Monetize Solutions, Inc. (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Daycare Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Palo Alto
    County
    Santa Clara
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.167
    Latitude
    37.4456

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Mixed-use property - Updated buildings in downtown Palo Alto with redevelopment potential.
    Where is this mixed-use property located?
    The property is located at 235 Alma Street Palo Alto, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,988,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown Palo Alto location with walkability to amenities.; CD‑N zoning allows for a wide range of uses: residential, office, retail, and more.; Two updated buildings totaling 3940 sq ft.
    (650) 324-9900
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    Listing Contact
    STEVE NIETHAMMER
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
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    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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