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Extensively Renovated Duplex
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$1,988,000

501 & 503 Pierce Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Each unit offers its own washer and dryer, one-car garage, and private backyard in a down-to-the-studs renovated duplex.

Days on Market60

Property Features for 501 & 503 Pierce Road

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Duplex

Additional Details

Highway Access Yes

Building Details

Building Size 2,884 SF
Year Built 1990
Year Renovated 2019
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: The Agency
Listed By: Tom Correia
Source: Johnpaye
Added: Jun 2 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 11:15AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This extensively renovated duplex at 501–503 Pierce Road was brought down to the studs in 2019 with new electrical, plumbing, roofing, siding, sheetrock, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and upgraded heating systems. Built in 1990, the property is configured as two units, with each unit featuring its own washer/dryer, one-car garage, and private backyard, along with access to a spacious front yard.

The duplex is located in Menlo Park near downtown Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Stanford, Caltrain, Meta, and Sand Hill Road. It also provides convenient access to Hwy 101 and I-280, with shopping, restaurants, parks, and the Encinal/Oak Knoll area nearby. Hillview Middle School and Menlo-Atherton High School are also near the property (buyer to verify).

The layout supports flexible use for an owner-occupant, with the option to live in one unit while generating rental income from the other.

Key Highlights

  • 2019 down‑to‑the‑studs renovation with new electrical, plumbing, roofing, siding, and sheetrock
  • New kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and upgraded heating systems completed in 2019
  • Two‑unit duplex with each unit having its own washer/dryer

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $128.0k $44.40
− Vacancy −$8.3k −$2.89
EGI $119.7k $41.51
− OpEx −$35.9k −$12.45
NOI $83.8k $29.06
2,884 SF · lease $44.40/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.20M
$1.05M – $1.40M (±1% cap)
NOI $83,808 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.22%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.12M
$981.2K – $1.31M (±1% cap)
NOI $78,494 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.95%
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$2.29M
$2.00M – $2.67M (±1% cap)
NOI $160,356 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.07%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage Real Estate Agency Hair Salon HVAC Service Law Firm Grocery & Convenience 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

Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

557
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 94025, CA

42,354
Population
16,259
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
73%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
8.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,042
Density / Sq Mi
$215,871
Median Household Income
$98,160
Median Earnings
$3,169
Median Rent
$2,000,001
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?
Duplex - Each unit offers its own washer and dryer, one-car garage, and private backyard in a down-to-the-studs renovated duplex.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 501 & 503 Pierce Road Menlo Park, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,988,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2019 down‑to‑the‑studs renovation with new electrical, plumbing, roofing, siding, and sheetrock; New kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and upgraded heating systems completed in 2019; Two‑unit duplex with each unit having its own washer/dryer
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