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    397 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110

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    $1,290,000

    Three-unit retail property in Bernal Heights with long-term tenants.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    2,200 SF
    Lot size:
    0.08 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $586/SF
    Added:
    Feb 23, 2026
    Days on Market:
    105
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:32 pm

    Property Features for 397 Cortland Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,200 SF
    Lot size
    0.08 Acres
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1916

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    Listing Contact
    BRIAN LEUNG

    Listing agent BRIAN LEUNG

    Listing office COMPASS COMMERCIAL

    Listing date Feb 23, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime location in the highly sought‑after Bernal Heights commercial corridor.
    • Fully occupied by established tenants with long‑term leases, providing secure income.
    • Individually metered utilities (gas and electricity) for each unit.
    • Ample 400 amp electrical service.
    • Sizable storage structure along Bennington Street.
    • Two retail units (laundromat and insurance agency) feature impressive high ceilings.

    Overview

    The property at 397 Cortland Avenue is a three-unit retail building located in the commercial corridor of San Francisco's Bernal Heights District. The property is fully occupied by established tenants, including a laundromat, a pet grooming business, and an insurance agency, all secured under long-term leases. The two retail units fronting Cortland Avenue, housing the laundromat and the insurance agency, feature high ceilings. The property includes individually metered utilities for gas and electricity, a storage structure along Bennington Street, ample 400 amp electrical service, and additional basement storage space. The property size is 2200 square feet. This property represents an investment opportunity in a retail market.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Bernal Bubbles (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Law Office of Nicholas ... Law Firm Marla Aufmuth: photographer Photography Service

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon 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 Francisco
    County
    San Mateo
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.418
    Latitude
    37.7394

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Three-unit retail property in Bernal Heights with long-term tenants.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 397 Cortland Avenue San Francisco, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,290,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in the highly sought‑after Bernal Heights commercial corridor.; Fully occupied by established tenants with long‑term leases, providing secure income.; Individually metered utilities (gas and electricity) for each unit.
    (415) 345-3000
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    BRIAN LEUNG
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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
    AI Estimate

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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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