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Six-Unit Apartment Building
For Sale
Under Contract
$2,149,000

454 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Residential Income, South San Francisco, CA

Property Size5,669 SF
Lot Size0.14 Acres
Price / SF$379.08
Days on Market21

Property Features for 454 Railroad Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Bedrooms 6
Rooms Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5
Parking 6
Parking features Garage
Security features Security
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range
Lot features Sidewalk
Subdivision Old South SF/Rocca
Standard status Active Under Contract
APN 012323470
Size 5,669 SF
Lot size 0.14 Acres

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Wall Furnace
Water source Public

Amenities

on-site laundry
additional storage

Building Details

Year built 1974
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 6
Building materials Wood, Stucco
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: eXp Realty of California, Inc
Listed By: Sol A Martinez · License #01432128
Added: Sep 17 Changed: Sep 23 Last Checked: Oct 7 at 1:06PM
MLS# 426162912

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located at 454 Railroad Avenue in South San Francisco, this 1974 apartment property contains six one-bedroom, one-bath units within 5,669 square feet. The building is constructed with wood and stucco and includes wall-furnace heating, a garage, off-street parking, on-site laundry, and additional storage. Separate gas and electric meters serve the units.

The 0.1377-acre site is in the Old South SF/Rocca area, with access to transportation, shopping, employment centers, SFO, and major Peninsula commuter routes. Public water and public sewer serve the property. Unit interiors include free-standing electric ranges and gas water heaters.

Key Highlights

  • Six one‑bedroom, one‑bath units in a 5,669‑square‑foot apartment property
  • Built in 1974 on a 0.1377‑acre site
  • Garage and off‑street parking

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$154,294
Cap Rate
7.18%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$3,085,880 $3.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,204,200 $2.2M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,714,378 $1.7M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,669 SF
Gross rent
$295.9K $52.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$15.4K −$2.71/SF
EGI
$280.5K $49.49/SF
− OpEx
−$126.2K −$22.27/SF
NOI
$154.3K $27.22/SF
Area
San Mateo County, CA
Vacancy
5.20%
Lease Rate
$52.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$3,085,880
Cap Rate 7%
$2,204,200
Cap Rate 9%
$1,714,378

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$2.20M
$1.93M – $2.57M (±1% cap)
NOI $154,294 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.18%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$4.50M
$3.94M – $5.25M (±1% cap)
NOI $315,207 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.67%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Real Estate Agency Clothing & Fashion Store Acupuncture Tattoo & Piercing Shop Pet Store

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

Lease Details

6
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,091
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 94080, CA

66,592
Population
23,364
Households
2.9
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
40%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
10.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,529
Density / Sq Mi
$135,966
Median Household Income
$61,138
Median Earnings
$2,840
Median Rent
$1,159,500
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region

7% 2022
7.8% 2023
8.6% 2024
8.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Individual residences offer one-bedroom, one-bath layouts with shared laundry, storage, and parking.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 454 Railroad Avenue South San Francisco, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,149,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Six one‑bedroom, one‑bath units in a 5,669‑square‑foot apartment property; Built in 1974 on a 0.1377‑acre site; Garage and off‑street parking
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