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    Brookside Apartments Investment Opportunity Title is generated by Realmo AI

    515 B Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

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    $3,450,000

    Boutique multifamily property in San Rafael's Gerstle Park market.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    5,342 SF
    Price / SF:
    $645/SF
    Added:
    Jul 14, 2025
    Days on Market:
    326
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 6 at 12:02 am

    Property Features for 515 B Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    5,342 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1975

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    Listing Contact
    JEFREY HENDERSON

    Listing agent JEFREY HENDERSON License #01483399

    Listing office JEFREY HENDERSON, BROKER

    Listing date Jul 14, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Boutique multifamily property in the desirable Gerstle Park neighborhood of San Rafael.
    • Significant capital improvements completed, including seismic retrofit and roof replacement.
    • High in‑place rents with substantial rental upside potential.
    • Nearly turnkey investment opportunity.
    • Attracts high‑quality tenants.
    • Ten one‑bedroom, one‑bathroom units.

    Overview

    The Brookside Apartments, located at 515 B Street in San Rafael, CA, presents a premier investment opportunity. Constructed in 1975, this boutique multifamily property features 10 one-bedroom, one-bathroom units. Situated on a quiet street near downtown San Rafael, the location is attractive to high-quality tenants. Significant capital improvements have been completed, including a seismic retrofit, roof replacement with 60mil TPO, and SB 721 Balcony Inspection repairs. The property size is 5,342 square feet. This is a nearly turnkey investment with rental upside through programmatic A+ finishes.
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    City
    San Rafael
    County
    Marin
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.53
    Latitude
    37.9685

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Boutique multifamily property in San Rafael's Gerstle Park market.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 515 B Street San Rafael, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $3,450,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Boutique multifamily property in the desirable Gerstle Park neighborhood of San Rafael.; Significant capital improvements completed, including seismic retrofit and roof replacement.; High in‑place rents with substantial rental upside potential.
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    JEFREY HENDERSON
    Real Estate License ID: 01483399
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    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    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.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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