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Oakland Multifamily Property with Live/Work

3820 Broadway Oakland, CA 94611

3820 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94611
$1,350,000
For Sale
$1,350,000

Four-unit apartment building with live/work space in vibrant Piedmont Avenue.

Property Size5,043 SF
Price / SF$267.70
Days on Market402

Property Features for 3820 Broadway

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
5,043 SF

Building Details

Year Built
1926
Listing Agency COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL
Listed by RYAN RODRIGUEZ
Source Corcoran
Added: Jun 14, 2025 Checked: Mar 16 at 9:09 am

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in Oakland's desirable Piedmont Avenue neighborhood, 3820 Broadway is a four-unit apartment building with an additional 1,600 square feet of live/work space. Constructed in 1926 and completely renovated in 2019, the property is situated north of Lake Merritt, offering convenient access to downtown Oakland/Uptown, Piedmont Avenue, and Telegraph Avenue. Residents can enjoy a variety of dining and shopping options, as well as cultural institutions such as the Oakland Museum of California, Fox Theatre, and Paramount Theatre. The building is less than a five-minute walk from Kaiser Permanente Hospital, providing easy commuting for healthcare employees. The unit mix consists of 1-bedroom/1-bathroom units, with spacious layouts averaging 750 square feet. This property presents an opportunity for an owner-user or investor, with potential for significant upside.

Key Highlights

  • Prime location in the highly desirable Piedmont Avenue neighborhood, near Lake Merritt.
  • Significant upside potential of over 30% for investors.
  • Completely renovated in 2019, offering modern living spaces.

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $139.2k $27.60
− Vacancy −$6.3k −$1.24
EGI $132.9k $26.36
− OpEx −$39.9k −$7.91
NOI $93.0k $18.45
5,043 SF · lease $27.60/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.33M
$1.16M – $1.55M (±1% cap)
NOI $93,046 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.89%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$1.24M
$1.09M – $1.45M (±1% cap)
NOI $86,992 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.44%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.12M
$1.86M – $2.48M (±1% cap)
NOI $148,708 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.02%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Homewatch CareGivers of Oakland Home Health Care Service

Suggested Use

Computer & Electronic Repair Carpet & Flooring Store HVAC Service Home Appliance Store Butcher Clothing & Fashion Store Adult Day Care (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Restaurant Travel Agency

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Four-unit apartment building with live/work space in vibrant Piedmont Avenue.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 3820 Broadway Oakland, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location in the highly desirable Piedmont Avenue neighborhood, near Lake Merritt.; Significant upside potential of over 30% for investors.; Completely renovated in 2019, offering modern living spaces.
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