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    3538 Alden, San Jose, CA 95117

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    For Sale
    $2,500,000

    Five spacious units in a desirable West San Jose location.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    5,226 SF
    Price / SF:
    $478/SF
    Added:
    Mar 29, 2026
    Days on Market:
    52
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 29 at 8:07 pm

    Property Features for 3538 Alden

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    5,226 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1958

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    Listing Contact
    JOSHUA JOHNSON

    Listing agent JOSHUA JOHNSON License #CA:01930127

    Listing office MARCUS & MILLICHAP

    Listing date Mar 29, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Extensive recent capital improvements completed, including new windows, repaved parking lot, landscaping, updated laundry room, and new water heater, minimizing near‑term capital expenditures.
    • Located in desirable West San Jose.
    • Spacious two‑bedroom units averaging 1,045 square feet.
    • Each unit includes a large, enclosed patio or balcony.
    • Convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment at Westfield Valley Fair and Santana Row.
    • Easily accessible from Interstate 280 and a short commute to major employment centers in San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara.

    Overview

    Located in West San Jose, this property offers apartment living in a well-maintained community. The property consists of five two-bedroom/one-bathroom units, averaging 1,045 square feet. On-site shared laundry facilities, carports and open parking, and storage closets are available for all units. Each unit features a large, enclosed patio or balcony. The property has undergone extensive capital improvements over the last several years, including the installation of dual-pane vinyl windows, full repaving of the parking lot, replacement of the landscaping and irrigation system, updates to the laundry room, installation of a new water heater, replacement of the gutters, and new heaters in three of the units. The property is located minutes from shopping, dining, and entertainment. Westfield Valley Fair has more than 200 restaurants and retailers across 2.2 million square feet of space, while Santana Row has about 90 shops and restaurants in nearly 500,000 square feet of space. The property is easily accessible from Interstate 280 and is a short commute to major employment centers in San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara. The property size is 5,226 square feet.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Apartment buildings

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness 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
    -121.9610671
    Latitude
    37.3214498

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Five spacious units in a desirable West San Jose location.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 3538 Alden San Jose, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Extensive recent capital improvements completed, including new windows, repaved parking lot, landscaping, updated laundry room, and new water heater, minimizing near‑term capital expenditures.; Located in desirable West San Jose.; Spacious two‑bedroom units averaging 1,045 square feet.
    (650) 391-1700
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    JOSHUA JOHNSON
    Real Estate License ID: CA:01930127
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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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    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.

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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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    • 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
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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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