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2730 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

Existing commercial kitchen and equipment support continued food-and-beverage use.

Property Size4,130 SF
Price / SF$629.54
Days on Market51

Property Features for 2730 University Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,130 SF
Property subtype RETAIL

Additional Details

Patio Yes
Listing Agency: Next Wave Commercial
Listed By: Nate Benedetto · License #01436440
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Aug 27 Changed: Oct 3 Last Checked: Oct 14 at 10:39PM

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This freestanding restaurant property encompasses 4,130 square feet and includes a full commercial kitchen with equipment in place. A substantial patio expands the premises beyond the interior, creating an indoor-outdoor configuration for restaurant operations and related hospitality concepts. The property is located at 2730 University Ave in San Diego’s North Park area.

Across the street, a forthcoming 120-unit residential development is planned, with design work by architect Jeff Svitak. The surrounding context includes nearby culinary businesses, including A’louest, Leila, and Bacari. The existing restaurant improvements provide a ready physical framework for continued food-and-beverage use without requiring a conversion from another commercial format.

Key Highlights

  • 4,130‑square‑foot freestanding restaurant property
  • Full commercial kitchen and equipment already installed
  • Substantial patio supports indoor‑outdoor dining configuration

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$114,186
Cap Rate
4.39%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,283,720 $2.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,631,229 $1.6M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,268,733 $1.3M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,130 SF
Gross rent
$158.6K $38.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.3K −$1.54/SF
EGI
$152.2K $36.86/SF
− OpEx
−$38.1K −$9.22/SF
NOI
$114.2K $27.65/SF
Area
San Diego, CA
Vacancy
4.00%
Lease Rate
$38.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,283,720
Cap Rate 7%
$1,631,229
Cap Rate 9%
$1,268,733

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.63M
$1.43M – $1.90M (±1% cap)
NOI $114,186 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.39%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
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same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

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Current Use

Breakfast Republic Restaurant Z&U Roofing Services Roofing Company

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Carpet & Flooring Store Building Supply HVAC Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,822
Businesses Nearby
291k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 55% Groceries 28% Shops & Services 16%
VONS Groceries
55,535 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Smart & Final Groceries
27,381 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Starbucks Dining
25,720 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Taco Bell Dining
18,973 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Wendy's Dining
18,933 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 92104, CA

44,265
Population
24,580
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
3.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
11,964
Density / Sq Mi
$92,862
Median Household Income
$60,195
Median Earnings
$1,925
Median Rent
$861,600
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in San Diego, CA

4.9% 2019
6% 2020
5.8% 2021
4.5% 2022
4.4% 2023
4.4% 2024
4.8% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Existing commercial kitchen and equipment support continued food-and-beverage use.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 2730 University Ave San Diego, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,600,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4,130‑square‑foot freestanding restaurant property; Full commercial kitchen and equipment already installed; Substantial patio supports indoor‑outdoor dining configuration
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