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    278 Grand Ave San Jose, CA 95126

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    For Sale
    $988,888

    Development property in San Jose's Urban Village zone.

    Type:Land
    Added:
    Apr 27, 2026
    Days on Market:
    3
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 27 at 9:27 pm

    Property Features for 278 Grand Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Land

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    Arcelia A. Trigos

    Listing agent Arcelia A. Trigos

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    Listing date Apr 27, 2026

    Source Elliman

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    Overview

    Midtown Development Opportunity

    This property presents a development opportunity for investors and business owners in Midtown. The previous owner had approved plans for a retail/commercial space downstairs and a residence upstairs, with architectural plans available for a building of approximately 3,200 square feet. In 2022, the property was re-zoned from CN (Commercial Neighborhood) to UV (Urban Village) under the Envision San Jose 2040 General Plan EIR, which supports a variety of commercial, residential, institutional, and other land uses. The location is situated between the Rose Garden, Willow Glen, and Central San Jose, just one block from the corner of W San Carlos St & Meridian Ave. It offers close proximity to major high-tech companies and is within 2 to 3 miles of Santa Clara University, San Jose State University, Santana Row, Valley Fair Shopping Mall, and the SAP Center/Shark Tank. The property also provides quick access to Hwy 880/17, 280/680, and 101. The bike score is 90, indicating it is a biker's paradise. The walk score is 90, indicating it is a walker's paradise. The transit score is 71, indicating excellent transit.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial land

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Daycare Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    San Jose
    County
    Santa Clara
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -121.9122687
    Latitude
    37.3243224

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Commercial land - Development property in San Jose's Urban Village zone.
    Where is this commercial land located?
    The property is located at 278 Grand Ave San Jose, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $988,888.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Re‑zoned to UV (Urban Village) in 2022, supporting diverse uses.; Development possibilities for a live & work property with previously approved plans for a 3,200 SF building (plans available).; Prime Midtown location near Rose Garden, Willow Glen, Central San Jose, and the corner of W San Carlos St & Meridian Ave.
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    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    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.

    Disclaimer

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

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • 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
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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