2-Unit Duplex
For Sale
$345,000
Pending
526 Vine St A & B, El Centro, CA 92243
Two-unit residential income property with a practical layout for ownership or rental use.
Property Size1,800 SF
Days on Market167
Property Features for 526 Vine St A & B
General Information
Standard status
Pending
Size
1,800 SF
Property subtype
Multi Family
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
2
Building Details
Year Built
1980
Listing Agency:
Gold Key Real Estate
(760) 960-4246
Listed By:
Lisa Winkler · License #01022133
(760) 960-4246
Source:
Exitrealty
Added: Mar 18
Changed: Aug 30
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 3:49PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This duplex contains 1,800 square feet across its two-unit configuration. Constructed in 1980, the property offers a residential income format suitable for buyers seeking a multi-unit asset or a home with separate living arrangements.
The property is located at 526 Vine St A & B in El Centro, California 92243.
The property is located at 526 Vine St A & B in El Centro, California 92243.
Key Highlights
- Duplex property with two residential units
- 1,800 square feet of total property size
- Built in 1980
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$16,111
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
4.67%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$322,220
$322.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$230,157
$230.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$179,011
$179.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,800 SF
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.
Gross rent
$23.8K $13.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$744 −$0.41/SF
EGI
$23.0K $12.79/SF
− OpEx
−$6.9K −$3.84/SF
NOI
$16.1K $8.95/SF
Area
Imperial County, CA
Vacancy
3.13%
Lease Rate
$13.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$322,220
Cap Rate 7%
$230,157
Cap Rate 9%
$179,011
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$230.2K
$201.4K – $268.5K
NOI $16,111 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.67%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$213.3K
$186.7K – $248.9K
NOI $14,934 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.33%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$459.2K
$401.8K – $535.7K
NOI $32,141 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.32%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,194
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 92243, CA
49,149
Population
15,908
Households
3.1
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
74%
High-School Grad
113.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
434
Density / Sq Mi
$55,890
Median Household Income
$31,170
Median Earnings
$992
Median Rent
$286,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit residential income property with a practical layout for ownership or rental use.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 526 Vine St A & B El Centro, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $345,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex property with two residential units; 1,800 square feet of total property size; Built in 1980
