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41-43 E 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401

Central Business District property adjacent to the Main Street Parking Garage and one-half block from El Camino Real.

Property Size6,990 SF
Days on Market65

Property Features for 41-43 E 3rd Avenue

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 6,990 SF
Property subtype Retail
Zoning Central Business District
Occupancy 100%
Lease Type NNN
Investment Type Net Lease
Net Operating Income $147,489

Building Details

Year Built 1937
Buildings 1
Stories 2
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Lockehouse Retail Group
Listed By: Jennifer Hibbitts · License #01418027
Source: Crexi
Added: Aug 12 Changed: Oct 1 Last Checked: Oct 14 at 10:32PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The property is a 6,990-square-foot retail storefront building at 41-43 E 3rd Avenue in San Mateo. Constructed in 1937, it is zoned Central Business District and occupies a position within the city’s downtown commercial environment.

The building is one-half block from El Camino Real and directly adjacent to the Main Street Parking Garage. The surrounding area includes national retailers, restaurants, boutique fitness concepts, and neighborhood amenities, with pedestrian activity associated with the established downtown setting. Its location between San Francisco and Palo Alto places the property within the broader Peninsula commercial corridor.

Key Highlights

  • 6,990‑square‑foot retail storefront building
  • Central Business District zoning
  • Constructed in 1937

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$178,501
Cap Rate
5.10%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$3,570,020 $3.6M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,550,014 $2.6M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,983,344 $2.0M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,990 SF
Gross rent
$267.6K $38.28/SF
− Vacancy
−$12.6K −$1.80/SF
EGI
$255.0K $36.48/SF
− OpEx
−$76.5K −$10.94/SF
NOI
$178.5K $25.54/SF
Area
San Mateo, CA
Vacancy
4.70%
Lease Rate
$38.28 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$3,570,020
Cap Rate 7%
$2,550,014
Cap Rate 9%
$1,983,344

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$2.55M
$2.23M – $2.98M (±1% cap)
NOI $178,501 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.10%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.76M
$2.42M – $3.23M (±1% cap)
NOI $193,528 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.53%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Florist Cosmetic Store Locksmith Fish Market Tanning Salon

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,592
Businesses Nearby
74k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 50% Shops & Services 34% Apparel 8% Home Improvements & Furnishings 4%
Starbucks Dining
16,243 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Bank of America Shops & Services
9,959 visits/mo 0.0 miles
Philz Coffee Dining
8,482 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Baskin-Robbins Dining
7,566 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Citibank Shops & Services
6,123 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 94401, CA

35,249
Population
13,798
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
45%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
3.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
11,371
Density / Sq Mi
$121,258
Median Household Income
$57,724
Median Earnings
$2,713
Median Rent
$1,123,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region

7% 2020
6.3% 2021
5.5% 2022
5.3% 2023
5.5% 2024
5.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Central Business District property adjacent to the Main Street Parking Garage and one-half block from El Camino Real.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 41-43 E 3rd Avenue San Mateo, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 6,990‑square‑foot retail storefront building; Central Business District zoning; Constructed in 1937
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