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    5261 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98136

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    For Sale
    $4,500,000

    Income-producing property on West Seattle's primary retail corridor.

    Property size:
    5,039 SF

    Property Features for 5261 California Ave SW

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    5,039 SF

    Building Details

    Year built
    1978

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    Listing Contact
    Kevin Verger
    Source: Corcoran

    Listing Agency: KIDDER MATHEWS Listing Agent: Kevin Verger

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    Overview

    West Seattle Redevelopment Opportunity

    This West Seattle property presents a redevelopment opportunity with existing income. The property is currently occupied by VCA, a veterinary tenant, under an absolute NNN lease that extends through October 2027. Situated on California Avenue SW, the location benefits from its position along West Seattle’s primary retail corridor. The surrounding area is characterized by dense residential neighborhoods, contributing to strong daily consumer traffic, with over 15,000 vehicles per day. The property is zoned NC240 (M), offering flexible options for various end-user and redevelopment scenarios. The property size is 5,039 square feet.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    VCA West Seattle ... Veterinary Clinic

    Suggested Use

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

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

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    City
    Seattle
    County
    King
    State
    Washington
    Longitude
    -122.3873446
    Latitude
    47.554732

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Income-producing property on West Seattle's primary retail corridor.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 5261 California Ave SW Seattle, WA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Income-producing property with an established veterinary tenant (VCA) on an Absolute NNN lease through October 2027.; - Located on California Avenue SW, West Seattle's primary retail corridor.; - High traffic location with 15,000+ vehicles per day.
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    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    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

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    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

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