Single-Level Duplex with
For Sale
$1,050,000
280 San Lorenzo Boulevard, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Two residential units offer private outdoor space, laundry hookups, and convenient access to downtown Santa Cruz and public transit.
Property Size1,561 SF
Price / SF$672.65
Days on Market12
Property Features for 280 San Lorenzo Boulevard
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,561 SF
Total Parking Spaces
2
Property subtype
Multi Family
Occupancy
50%
Additional Details
Public Transit
Yes
Multifamily Units
2
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$3,908
Amenities
washer/dryer hookups
fenced back yards
Building Details
Year Built
1950
Buildings
1
Stories
1
Tenancy
Single
Listing Agency:
Bailey Properties
(831) 688-7434
Listed By:
Robert Bailey · License #00483155
(831) 818-5948
Source:
Exitrealty
Added: Aug 23
Changed: Sep 2
Last Checked: Sep 2 at 3:05PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 1950, this single-level duplex contains 1,561 square feet across two units. Each side includes a single-car garage, washer and dryer hookups, and a fenced backyard. One unit is currently vacant and has received updated flooring and interior paint, while the second unit has a long-term tenant in place.
The property is located in downtown Santa Cruz, with access to public transit and the area’s beaches. Its two-unit configuration provides flexibility for an owner occupant or a buyer seeking an existing residential income arrangement.
The property is located in downtown Santa Cruz, with access to public transit and the area’s beaches. Its two-unit configuration provides flexibility for an owner occupant or a buyer seeking an existing residential income arrangement.
Key Highlights
- Two‑unit, single‑level duplex totaling 1,561 square feet
- Built in 1950 with single‑car garages for both units
- Washer and dryer hookups included in each unit
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$43,521
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
4.14%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$870,420
$870.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$621,729
$621.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$483,567
$483.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,561 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$63.7K $40.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.5K −$0.97/SF
EGI
$62.2K $39.83/SF
− OpEx
−$18.7K −$11.95/SF
NOI
$43.5K $27.88/SF
Area
Santa Cruz County, CA
Vacancy
2.38%
Lease Rate
$40.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$870,420
Cap Rate 7%
$621,729
Cap Rate 9%
$483,567
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$621.7K
$544.0K – $725.4K
NOI $43,521 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.14%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$574.0K
$502.3K – $669.7K
NOI $40,180 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.83%
Theoretical Best
Retail
$892.6K
$781.0K – $1.04M
NOI $62,481 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.95%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
50%
Occupancy
Single-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,439
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 95060, CA
47,931
Population
20,181
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
54.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
879
Density / Sq Mi
$106,040
Median Household Income
$46,231
Median Earnings
$2,356
Median Rent
$1,189,300
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two residential units offer private outdoor space, laundry hookups, and convenient access to downtown Santa Cruz and public transit.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 280 San Lorenzo Boulevard Santa Cruz, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,050,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit, single‑level duplex totaling 1,561 square feet; Built in 1950 with single‑car garages for both units; Washer and dryer hookups included in each unit
