Adaptable Commercial Flex
For Sale
$2,000,000
651 N Waterman, San Bernardino, CA 92410
Commercial Sale, San Bernardino, CA
Property Size11,500 SF
Price / SF$173.91
Days on Market194
Property Features for 651 N Waterman
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Directions
North on Waterman ave, passed 5th st, East/side of street.
Subdivision
274 - San Bernardino
Standard status
Active
APN
0278161270000
Building Details
Year built
1966
Listing Agency:
MGR REAL ESTATE, INC.
(909) 981-4466
Listed By:
Jerrold Tomeo · License #01907707
(909) 981-4466
Added: Feb 17
Changed: Aug 24
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 2:06PM
MLS# CV26035828
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 1966, this flex property along N. Waterman Avenue in San Bernardino provides up to +/-11,500 SF of adaptable commercial space. The building can support a full-occupancy configuration or be divided for smaller operations, allowing the layout to accommodate varying space requirements.
The property includes prominent street frontage, signage opportunities, ample on-site parking, and convenient access points. Permitted commercial uses described for the site include retail, service, office, and specialty applications, supporting a range of business formats.
The property includes prominent street frontage, signage opportunities, ample on-site parking, and convenient access points. Permitted commercial uses described for the site include retail, service, office, and specialty applications, supporting a range of business formats.
Key Highlights
- Up to +/-11,500 SF of flexible commercial space
- Built in 1966
- Space can be occupied as a whole or divided for smaller operations
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
$149,835
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
7.49%
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%
$2,996,700
$3.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,140,500
$2.1M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,664,833
$1.7M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 11,500 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
$248.4K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$17.9K −$1.56/SF
EGI
$230.5K $20.04/SF
− OpEx
−$80.7K −$7.02/SF
NOI
$149.8K $13.03/SF
Area
San Bernardino, CA
Vacancy
7.20%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
35.00%
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%
$2,996,700
Cap Rate 7%
$2,140,500
Cap Rate 9%
$1,664,833
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Flex RnD
$2.14M
$1.87M – $2.50M
NOI $149,835 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.49%
Second Best
Industrial
$1.55M
$1.36M – $1.81M
NOI $108,501 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.43%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.46M
$3.03M – $4.04M
NOI $242,438 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.12%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,113
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 92410, CA
51,651
Population
14,325
Households
3.6
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
6%
College-Educated
66%
High-School Grad
8.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,299
Density / Sq Mi
$53,390
Median Household Income
$32,474
Median Earnings
$1,303
Median Rent
$273,700
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Flex space - Street-front flex space offers on-site parking, multiple access points, and commercial use flexibility.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 651 N Waterman San Bernardino, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Up to +/-11,500 SF of flexible commercial space; Built in 1966; Space can be occupied as a whole or divided for smaller operations
