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    552 Walnut Street, San Carlos, CA 94070

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    $3,526,984

    7-unit building in vibrant San Carlos, great location.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    7,877 SF
    Price / SF:
    $447/SF
    Added:
    Jan 15, 2026
    Days on Market:
    140
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:21 pm

    Property Features for 552 Walnut Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    7,877 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1978

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    Listing Contact
    GINA HAGGARTY

    Listing agent GINA HAGGARTY

    Listing office COMPASS

    Listing date Jan 15, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime location in the heart of vibrant San Carlos, close to downtown restaurants, boutiques, and parks.
    • Located in the highly regarded San Carlos Elementary School District.
    • Spacious 3‑bedroom unit with an attached 2‑car garage.
    • Includes six well‑appointed one‑bedroom units with assigned parking.
    • On‑site app‑operated laundry facilities for convenience.
    • Built in 1978.

    Overview

    Located in San Carlos, this 7-unit building includes six one-bedroom units, each with an assigned parking space. Additionally, there is a three-bedroom unit with two and a half bathrooms and an attached two-car garage. On-site laundry facilities are available for residents. The property is situated within the San Carlos Elementary School District. The building is near downtown San Carlos, with its restaurants, boutiques, and parks. The property size is 7877 square feet.

    Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    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.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $411.2k $52.20
    − Vacancy −$21.4k −$2.71
    EGI $389.8k $49.49
    − OpEx −$175.4k −$22.27
    NOI $214.4k $27.22
    7,877 SF · lease $52.20/SF/yr · vacancy 5.20% · expense 45.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Apartment 5plus
    $3.06M
    $2.68M – $3.57M (±1% cap)
    NOI $214,389 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.08%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Warehouse
    $6.26M
    $5.47M – $7.30M (±1% cap)
    NOI $437,976 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.42%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Apartment buildings

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    San Carlos
    County
    San Mateo
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.263
    Latitude
    37.5062

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - 7-unit building in vibrant San Carlos, great location.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 552 Walnut Street San Carlos, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $3,526,984.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in the heart of vibrant San Carlos, close to downtown restaurants, boutiques, and parks.; Located in the highly regarded San Carlos Elementary School District.; Spacious 3‑bedroom unit with an attached 2‑car garage.
    (650) 375-1111
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    GINA HAGGARTY
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    Realmo CapRate Calculation

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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.

    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

    Professional Guidance Recommended: Before making any investment or financial decisions, consult with licensed appraisers, commercial real estate brokers, and financial advisors who can evaluate your specific property and circumstances.
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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

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

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