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    525 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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    Retail spaces in a new apartment complex, available now.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    1,022 SF
    Added:
    Feb 19, 2026
    Days on Market:
    105
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 3 at 1:28 pm

    Property Features for 525 Cedar St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,022 SF
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Reuben Helick

    Listing agent Reuben Helick

    Listing office Cushman & Wakefield | Bakersfield

    Listing date Feb 19, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Convenient downtown Santa Cruz location with plenty of pedestrian traffic
    • Excellent branding and signage opportunity
    • Part of a new 65 unit affordable housing apartment complex
    • Retail spaces to be delivered in warm shell condition
    • Located directly across the street from existing public parking
    • Available now!

    Overview

    Two retail spaces are currently available in downtown Santa Cruz. The spaces are part of a new 65-unit affordable housing apartment complex. The location offers convenient access and benefits from substantial pedestrian traffic. Tenants will find excellent branding and signage opportunities. The property is located directly across the street from an existing public parking lot with approximately 140 spaces. There is a proposal to replace the parking lot with a new city library, parking garage, and residential units. The retail spaces will be delivered in warm shell condition. The property offers 1022 square feet of retail space.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Retail space

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Daycare Center Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Santa Cruz
    County
    Santa Cruz
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.0272576
    Latitude
    36.97122

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail spaces in a new apartment complex, available now.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 525 Cedar St Santa Cruz, CA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $42 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Convenient downtown Santa Cruz location with plenty of pedestrian traffic; **Excellent branding and signage opportunity**; Part of a new 65 unit affordable housing apartment complex
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    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.

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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.

    • 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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    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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