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2531 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

Residential income property near UC Berkeley with access to transit, dining, shopping, and campus amenities.

Property Size6,789 SF
Lot Size0.18 Acres
Price / SF$515.54
Days on Market63

Property Features for 2531 Benvenue Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 6,789 SF
Lot size 0.18 Acres
Property subtype Multifamily

Additional Details

Public Transit Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1897
Units 11
Listing Agency: The Good Agent Team with Kat Sellis
Listed By: Kat Sellis · License #01858561
Source: Crexi
Added: Aug 20 Changed: Oct 10 Last Checked: Oct 20 at 8:35PM

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Investment Insights

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This apartment building at 2531 Benvenue Avenue includes approximately 6,789 square feet, 21 bedrooms, and 2 back units on a 7,791-square-foot lot. Built in 1897, the property is configured as a residential income asset near UC Berkeley.

The property is located three blocks from the university and provides access to Telegraph Avenue, downtown Berkeley, BART, restaurants, cafés, and shopping. Its proximity to campus places the building within an established university-oriented rental setting.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 6,789 square feet on a 7,791‑square‑foot lot
  • 21 bedrooms plus 2 back units
  • Three blocks from UC Berkeley

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$134,937
Cap Rate
3.86%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,698,740 $2.7M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,927,671 $1.9M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,499,300 $1.5M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,789 SF
Gross rent
$258.3K $38.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$12.9K −$1.90/SF
EGI
$245.3K $36.14/SF
− OpEx
−$110.4K −$16.26/SF
NOI
$134.9K $19.88/SF
Area
Berkeley, CA
Vacancy
5.00%
Lease Rate
$38.04 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,698,740
Cap Rate 7%
$1,927,671
Cap Rate 9%
$1,499,300

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.93M
$1.69M – $2.25M (±1% cap)
NOI $134,937 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.86%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$2.63M
$2.30M – $3.06M (±1% cap)
NOI $183,792 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.25%
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Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,998
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 94704, CA

25,259
Population
9,722
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
26
Median Age
72%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
0.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
28,066
Density / Sq Mi
$52,105
Median Household Income
$17,509
Median Earnings
$1,987
Median Rent
$918,500
Median Home Value
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Market

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?
Apartment building - Residential income property near UC Berkeley with access to transit, dining, shopping, and campus amenities.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 2531 Benvenue Avenue Berkeley, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 6,789 square feet on a 7,791‑square‑foot lot; 21 bedrooms plus 2 back units; Three blocks from UC Berkeley
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