Updated Quadplex With Four
New
For Sale
$1,750,000
534 Adams St, Albany, CA 94706
Residential Income, Albany, CA
Property Size4,000 SF
Lot Size0.11 Acres
Price / SF$437.50
Days on Market2
Property Features for 534 Adams St
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Quadruplex
Parking features
Off Street
Interior features
Updated Baths, Updated Kitchen, Formal Entry, Storage Area(s), Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
Exterior features
Side Yard, Low Maintenance
Fencing
Fenced
Appliances
Dryer, Washer
Subdivision
Not Listed
Lot features
Court
Directions
At the foot of Albany Hill ~ by El Cerrito Plaza..
Standard status
Active
APN
66279813
Size
4,000 SF
Lot size
0.11 Acres
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Central
Cooling system
Central Air
Water source
Public
Building Details
Year built
1985
Number of units
4
Flooring type
Carpet, Vinyl
Building materials
Wood
Roof type
Composition
Additional Structures
Storage
Listing Agency:
RE/MAX Accord · RE/MAX International
(925) 283-9200
Listed By:
Kevin Obrien · License #1385083
(925) 595-0422
Added: Aug 30
Changed: Aug 31
Last Checked: Aug 31 at 6:06AM
MLS# 41146684
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 1985, this 4,000-square-foot wood-frame property occupies 0.1148 acres and is currently arranged as four separate apartments. The improvements include updated kitchens and bathrooms, newer windows, flooring, and paint, along with central heating and air conditioning. Interior features include formal entry areas, storage, shower stalls, tubs with shower surrounds, vinyl and carpet flooring, and washer and dryer appliances. The property also offers fenced outdoor space, a side yard, low-maintenance grounds, off-street parking, public water, and public sewer.
The property is located at 534 Adams St in Albany, across from El Cerrito Plaza and a few blocks from BART. Albany High School is 6 or 8 blocks away, Albany Hill and hiking are nearby, and AC Transit service is less than a block from the property. Highway 80 can be reached in a few minutes. As an alternate housing configuration, the source information describes the potential for 12 bedrooms and 6-1/2 bathrooms with a central kitchen and dining room. The rental pro forma indicates a 5.1% cap rate and 12.7 GRM.
The property is located at 534 Adams St in Albany, across from El Cerrito Plaza and a few blocks from BART. Albany High School is 6 or 8 blocks away, Albany Hill and hiking are nearby, and AC Transit service is less than a block from the property. Highway 80 can be reached in a few minutes. As an alternate housing configuration, the source information describes the potential for 12 bedrooms and 6-1/2 bathrooms with a central kitchen and dining room. The rental pro forma indicates a 5.1% cap rate and 12.7 GRM.
Key Highlights
- 4,000 square feet on a 0.1148‑acre lot
- Currently configured as 4 separate apartments
- Pro forma indicates a 5.1% cap rate and 12.7 GRM
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
$134,261
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
7.67%
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%
$2,685,220
$2.7M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,918,014
$1.9M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,491,789
$1.5M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,000 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
$204.0K $51.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$12.2K −$3.05/SF
EGI
$191.8K $47.95/SF
− OpEx
−$57.5K −$14.39/SF
NOI
$134.3K $33.57/SF
Area
Alameda County, CA
Vacancy
5.98%
Lease Rate
$51.00 /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%
$2,685,220
Cap Rate 7%
$1,918,014
Cap Rate 9%
$1,491,789
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.92M
$1.68M – $2.24M
NOI $134,261 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.67%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$827.8K
$724.3K – $965.7K
NOI $57,944 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.31%
Theoretical Best
Retail
$18.24M
$15.96M – $21.28M
NOI $1,276,506 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 72.94%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
4
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,177
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 94706, CA
21,134
Population
8,386
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
77%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
1.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
14,089
Density / Sq Mi
$136,961
Median Household Income
$75,849
Median Earnings
$2,394
Median Rent
$1,188,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Wood-frame multifamily property with refreshed kitchens, baths, flooring, paint, and windows in a transit-served Albany setting.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 534 Adams St Albany, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,750,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4,000 square feet on a 0.1148‑acre lot; Currently configured as 4 separate apartments; Pro forma indicates a 5.1% cap rate and 12.7 GRM
