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Detached Houses, Great Rental Opportunity

3821-3823 Cottonwood St San Diego, CA 92113

3821-3823 Cottonwood St, San Diego, CA, 92113
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Two detached houses with separate water meters, great rental income.

Property Size3,050 SF
Price / SF$344.26
AddedFeb 20
Days on Market145
Last RefreshJun 27 at 10:44 pm

Property Features for 3821-3823 Cottonwood St

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,050 SF
Property subtype
Multifamily

Building Details

Year Built
1944

Listing office Allied Green Realty

Listing date Feb 20, 2026

Source Crexi

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property presents a rental investment opportunity featuring two completely detached houses. Each house has separate water meters, allowing tenants to pay all utilities. The property is currently occupied by long-term tenants who are willing to stay and are open to signing long-term leases. The first unit, remodeled 5 years ago, includes new plumbing and electrical systems, and features 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The second unit has also been remodeled and contains 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. The property size is 3050 square feet. Rents can be increased under new ownership. The property is located in San Diego, CA and is shown by appointment only; tenants should not be disturbed.

Key Highlights

  • Two Detached Houses on One Property: Offers dual rental income streams.
  • Tenants Pay All Utilities: Significantly reduces landlord expenses and increases profit margin.
  • Remodeled Units: Unit one fully remodeled 5 years ago with new plumbing and electrical.

Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $97.0k $31.80
− Vacancy −$5.3k −$1.75
EGI $91.7k $30.05
− OpEx −$41.2k −$13.52
NOI $50.4k $16.53
3,050 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.50% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$720.2K
$630.1K – $840.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $50,411 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.80%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.20M
$1.05M – $1.41M (±1% cap)
NOI $84,326 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.03%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Multifamily properties

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Skin Care Clinic Law Firm HVAC Service Electrical Service Storage Facility Garden Center Butcher Catering Service Pet Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Multifamily property - Two detached houses with separate water meters, great rental income.
Where is this multifamily property located?
The property is located at 3821-3823 Cottonwood St San Diego, 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 Detached Houses on One Property: Offers dual rental income streams.; Tenants Pay All Utilities: Significantly reduces landlord expenses and increases profit margin.; Remodeled Units: Unit one fully remodeled 5 years ago with new plumbing and electrical.
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