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    280 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA

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    High-exposure retail property near downtown San Carlos and Caltrain.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    7,568 SF
    Lot size:
    0.24 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $594/SF
    Added:
    Nov 7, 2025
    Days on Market:
    195
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 10:33 pm

    Property Features for 280 El Camino Real

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    7,568 SF
    Lot size
    0.24 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Dion Campisi, SIOR

    Listing agent Dion Campisi, SIOR

    Listing office Colliers | Silicon Valley

    Listing date Nov 7, 2025

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    HighLights

    • High exposure corner lot with +/- 25,000 vehicles per day along El Camino Real
    • Limited availability El Camino Real freestanding retail frontage
    • Wide range of permitted commercial uses and adaptive reuses
    • Ideal for an owner user or leasehold value add investment
    • Close proximity to downtown San Carlos
    • Close proximity to Caltrain Station

    Overview

    This freestanding retail property features floor-to-ceiling windows and frontage on El Camino Real. Situated on a high-exposure corner lot, the location benefits from approximately 25,000 vehicles per day. The property is located in close proximity to downtown San Carlos and the Caltrain Station. A wide range of commercial uses and adaptive reuses are permitted, including daycare and recreation. The property is suitable for an owner-user or a leasehold value-add investment. The property size is 7,568 square feet.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Bedroom & More-San Carlos Furniture & Home Goods Tempur-Pedic Furniture & Home Goods

    Suggested Use

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

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

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    Location Insight

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    City
    San Carlos
    County
    San Mateo
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.264
    Latitude
    37.5096

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - High-exposure retail property near downtown San Carlos and Caltrain.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 280 El Camino Real San Carlos, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High exposure corner lot with +/- 25,000 vehicles per day along El Camino Real; Limited availability El Camino Real freestanding retail frontage; Wide range of permitted commercial uses and adaptive reuses
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    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
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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.

    • 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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    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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    • 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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