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Mixed-Use 3-Unit Property

3914 Adams Ave San Diego, CA 92116

3914 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA, 92116
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Three-unit mixed-use building with a renovated commercial space, two apartments, and eight off-street parking spaces.

Property Size2,759 SF
Price / SF$543.68
Days on Market68

Property Features for 3914 Adams Ave

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,759 SF
Property subtype
Multifamily
Listing agency Apartment Realty Group (ARG)
Listed by Caleb Mancini · License #02253641
Source Crexi
Added: May 16 Updated: Jul 21 at 3:36PM Checked: Jul 21 at 3:36PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use 3-unit property includes one (1) large renovated commercial space and two residential units: one 2BD/1BA apartment and one 1BD/1BA apartment. The setup is supported by eight (8) off-street parking spaces and a detached 2-car garage. The garage also presents the possibility of a future ADU conversion, subject to applicable requirements.

Located at 3914 Adams Ave in San Diego’s Normal Heights area, the property is positioned within a neighborhood retail and entertainment setting.

The current configuration provides both commercial and residential income streams within a single building, with the detached garage offering an additional avenue to expand living space through a potential ADU conversion.

Key Highlights

  • Three‑unit mixed‑use building with 1 renovated commercial space and 2 residential units
  • Two apartments included: one 2BD/1BA and one 1BD/1BA
  • Includes 8 off‑street parking spaces plus a detached 2‑car garage

Local Financial Insights For Retail

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 $99.3k $36.00
− Vacancy −$4.2k −$1.52
EGI $95.1k $34.48
− OpEx −$28.5k −$10.35
NOI $66.6k $24.14
2,759 SF · lease $36.00/SF/yr · vacancy 4.21% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$951.4K
$832.5K – $1.11M (±1% cap)
NOI $66,600 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.44%
Second Best
Multifamily LT 5
$706.0K
$617.8K – $823.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,423 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.29%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.09M
$953.5K – $1.27M (±1% cap)
NOI $76,281 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.09%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Triplexes

Suggested Use

HVAC Service Parking Lot & Garage Building Supply Electrical Service Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Cosmetic Store Big Box & Wholesale Store Catering Service Locksmith

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three-unit mixed-use building with a renovated commercial space, two apartments, and eight off-street parking spaces.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 3914 Adams Ave San Diego, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑unit mixed‑use building with 1 renovated commercial space and 2 residential units; Two apartments included: one 2BD/1BA and one 1BD/1BA; Includes 8 off‑street parking spaces plus a detached 2‑car garage
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