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$26,500,000

4881 Rolando Court, San Diego, CA 92115

109-unit apartment community near San Diego State University.

Property Size73,444 SF
Price / SF$360.82
Days on Market187

Property Features for 4881 Rolando Court

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 73,444 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Listing Agency: NorthMarq Multifamily
Listed By: Benn Vogelsang · License #DRE01883437
Source: Sevengables
Added: Feb 23 Changed: Aug 28 Last Checked: Aug 29 at 10:26AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of NorthMarq Multifamily

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Crescent Gardens is a 109-unit garden-style apartment community located in the College Village neighborhood of San Diego, within the San Diego State University submarket. Constructed in 1967, the property is positioned as a stable, income-producing asset. Its location caters to students, faculty, and young professionals, providing convenient access to San Diego State University (SDSU), situated just blocks away. The property also offers accessibility to major employment centers, shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities within the greater San Diego metro area. The property size is 73,444 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Prime location in San Diego's College Village, appealing to students, faculty, and young professionals.
  • Proximity to San Diego State University (SDSU), just blocks away.
  • Convenient access to major employment centers, shopping, dining, and recreation.

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$1,213,886
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
4.58%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$24,277,720 $24.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$17,341,229 $17.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$13,487,622 $13.5M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 73,444 SF Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent. EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs. OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements. NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$2.34M $31.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$128.5K −$1.75/SF
EGI
$2.21M $30.05/SF
− OpEx
−$993.2K −$13.52/SF
NOI
$1.21M $16.53/SF
Area
San Diego, CA
Vacancy
5.50%
Lease Rate
$31.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$24,277,720
Cap Rate 7%
$17,341,229
Cap Rate 9%
$13,487,622

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$17.34M
$15.17M – $20.23M (±1% cap)
NOI $1,213,886 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.58%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$29.01M
$25.38M – $33.84M (±1% cap)
NOI $2,030,580 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.66%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Crescent Gardens Apartment ... Apartment Complex San Diego Handyman ... Hardware & Home Improvement

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency HVAC Service Furniture & Home Goods (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Electrical Service

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

1,904
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 92115, CA

64,251
Population
23,448
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
39%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
6.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
10,363
Density / Sq Mi
$75,178
Median Household Income
$36,061
Median Earnings
$1,875
Median Rent
$722,500
Median Home Value

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 - 109-unit apartment community near San Diego State University.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 4881 Rolando Court San Diego, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $26,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location in San Diego's College Village, appealing to students, faculty, and young professionals.; Proximity to San Diego State University (SDSU), just blocks away.; Convenient access to major employment centers, shopping, dining, and recreation.
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