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    401 University Ave San Diego, CA

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    Prime location near 4th & University in Hillcrest.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    1,247 SF
    Lot size:
    0.22 Acres
    Added:
    Nov 28, 2025
    Days on Market:
    148
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 9:15 pm

    Property Features for 401 University Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,247 SF
    Lot size
    0.22 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Nate Benedetto
    Nate Benedetto

    Listing agent Nate Benedetto License #01436440

    Listing office Next Wave Commercial

    Listing date Nov 28, 2025

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    Overview

    Hillcrest Retail Space For Rent

    This 1247-square-foot retail space is located near the corner of 4th and University in the Hillcrest dining and shopping district. The location benefits from a busy intersection with approximately 27,000 cars per day and strong foot traffic, with both Scripps and UCSD hospitals within walking distance. The space is suited for a dessert shop, deli, ice cream, or juice business. The property features a large glass storefront that can be fully opened to sidewalk traffic. Surrounding tenants include Snooze, Bread & Cie, Peet’s Coffee, Luna Grill, Burger Lounge, and Mo’s.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    SWEET RABBIT Grocery & Convenience Store Mint Lounge Bar & Pub

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    San Diego
    County
    San Diego
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -117.161
    Latitude
    32.7481

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Prime location near 4th & University in Hillcrest.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 401 University Ave San Diego, CA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $3 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in the heart of Hillcrest's dining and shopping district near the corner of 4th & University.; Ideal setup for Dessert Shop, Deli, Ice Cream, Juice, or similar businesses.; High visibility with a busy intersection experiencing approximately 27,000 cars per day.
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    and status of this listing Nate Benedetto
    Nate Benedetto
    Real Estate License ID: 01436440
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    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

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    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

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

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    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

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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