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    396-400 S Lake Ave Pasadena, CA 91101

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    Highly visible retail asset in Pasadena's South Lake Avenue District.

    Property size:
    8,250 SF
    Lot size:
    0.21 Acres

    Property Features for 396-400 S Lake Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Zoning
    CD-CL (Central District - Commercial Limited)
    Size
    8,250 SF
    Lot size
    0.21 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    1952

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    Listing Contact
    Jenny Eng
    Source: Crexi

    Listing Agency: CBRE - Glendale Listing Agent: Jenny Eng

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    Overview

    Prime Pasadena Retail Storefront Opportunity

    This is an opportunity to acquire an approximately 8,250 square foot storefront retail asset located in the South Lake Avenue District of Pasadena. The property, constructed in 1952, is situated on an approximately 9,015 square foot parcel with CD-CL (Central District Commercial Limited) zoning. The property features frontage on Lake Avenue and signage visibility, with walkability to retail and lifestyle destinations. The location is near the new Erewhon Market and The Shops on Lake Avenue, as well as national retailers, fitness studios, and restaurants. The South Lake Avenue District is a 12-block lifestyle corridor known for shopping and dining, blending national brands with local establishments. The property is positioned for long-term value creation through lease-up, repositioning, or redevelopment. The property is intended for use as a storefront retail asset.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Storefront properties

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Daycare Center

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

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    City
    Pasadena
    County
    Los Angeles
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -118.1318294
    Latitude
    34.138998

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    Storefront property - Highly visible retail asset in Pasadena's South Lake Avenue District.
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    The property is located at 396-400 S Lake Ave Pasadena, CA.
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    This property features: - Prime location in Pasadena's prestigious South Lake Avenue District, known for sophisticated shopping and dining.; - High-visibility storefront retail asset with prominent Lake Avenue frontage and exceptional signage opportunities.; - Located on a ±9,015 SF parcel with favorable CD-CL zoning, offering potential for strategic lease-up, creative repositioning, or ground-up redevelopment.
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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.

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • 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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    • 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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