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    512 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

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    $2,290,000

    Rare Alameda waterfront property with four units and bay-facing ADU.

    Property size:
    3,250 SF
    Price / SF:
    $704/SF
    Added:
    Jun 9, 2025
    Days on Market:
    359
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 16 at 9:09 am

    Property Features for 512 Central Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,250 SF

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1956

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    MING ZHOU

    Listing agent MING ZHOU

    Listing office BAY HOME INVESTMENTS AND LOANS

    Listing date Jun 9, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Rare waterfront income property with 4 units plus a legal ADU.
    • Stunning water views from balconies in two 2BD/2BA units.
    • Updated interiors in all units.
    • Prime location near shops, restaurants, freeway access, and top‑rated schools.
    • Includes two 2BD/2BA units and two 1BD/1BA units.
    • Legal 690 SqFt bay‑facing ADU.

    Overview

    This multi-unit building features four units: two 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom units and two 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom units, plus a legal 690-square-foot bay-facing Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The property is located in Alameda, California, near Webster Street shops and restaurants, with freeway access and proximity to schools. The building offers a total size of 3250 square feet. Two of the 2-bedroom units include balconies that offer water views. All units feature updated interiors. This property is intended for use as a residential income property.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Quadplexes

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness Center

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

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    City
    Alameda
    County
    Alameda
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.282
    Latitude
    37.7714

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Quadplex - Rare Alameda waterfront property with four units and bay-facing ADU.
    Where is this quadplex located?
    The property is located at 512 Central Ave Alameda, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,290,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Rare waterfront income property with 4 units plus a legal ADU.; Stunning water views from balconies in two 2BD/2BA units.; Updated interiors in all units.
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    MING ZHOU
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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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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/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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