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    490 Forbes Boulevard South San Francisco, CA 94080

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    Move-in ready office suites available in South San Francisco.

    Type:LifeSciences
    Property size:
    107,175 SF
    Added:
    Nov 22, 2025
    Days on Market:
    145
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 9:17 pm

    Property Features for 490 Forbes Boulevard

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    107,175 SF
    Property subtype
    LifeSciences

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    Listing Contact
    Chris Jacobs

    Listing agent Chris Jacobs License #00900432

    Listing office CBRE | San Francisco

    Listing date Nov 22, 2025

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    Overview

    South San Francisco Office Space

    This office space, located at 490 Forbes Boulevard in South San Francisco, California, offers 107,175 square feet designed to nurture discoveries within the biotech industry. Move-in ready suites are currently available.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Office Units

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Building Supply Hair Salon Auto Repair Shop Big Box & Wholesale Store Nail Salon

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

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    City
    South San Francisco
    County
    San Mateo
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.39
    Latitude
    37.6559

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office units - Move-in ready office suites available in South San Francisco.
    Where is this office units located?
    The property is located at 490 Forbes Boulevard South San Francisco, CA.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Designed for the biotech industry; Move‑in ready suites available; Designed to nurture discoveries
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    Real Estate License ID: 00900432
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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

    Property Value is derived from:

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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

    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.

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