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Duplex with Panoramic Bay Views

7-9 El Portal Ct Berkeley, CA 94708

7-9 El Portal Ct, Berkeley, CA, 94708
$1,650,000
For Sale
$1,650,000

Two-unit duplex in North Berkeley Hills with panoramic San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate views.

Property Size2,958 SF
Price / SF$557.81
Days on Market31

Property Features for 7-9 El Portal Ct

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,958 SF
Property subtype
Multi Family

Building Details

Year Built
1948
Listing agency Golden Sun Realty & Loans Inc
Listed by Adam Chit Singh · License #01856384
Source Exitrealty
Added: Jun 23 Updated: Jul 21 at 5:21PM Checked: Jul 22 at 6:46AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Offered for sale, this duplex presents a versatile residential income layout with panoramic views that extend to the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. The property is designed around comfortable indoor living spaces, including a kitchen and living room that support everyday use and entertaining.

The home is positioned in the North Berkeley Hills, just minutes from UC Berkeley, downtown shops and cafes, and the Rose Garden. The downstairs area has potential to be converted into a 3rd unit for additional income, subject to applicable approvals. An open house is scheduled for Saturday 7/11 and Sunday 7/12 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and offers will be reviewed as received.

Key Highlights

  • 1948‑built duplex in North Berkeley Hills
  • Two‑unit property with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate bridge
  • Potential to convert the downstairs area into a 3rd unit for extra income

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

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 $101.2k $34.20
− Vacancy −$5.3k −$1.78
EGI $95.9k $32.42
− OpEx −$28.8k −$9.73
NOI $67.1k $22.70
2,958 SF · lease $34.20/SF/yr · vacancy 5.20% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$959.0K
$839.2K – $1.12M (±1% cap)
NOI $67,132 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.07%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$839.9K
$734.9K – $979.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $58,793 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.56%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.14M
$1.00M – $1.33M (±1% cap)
NOI $80,079 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.85%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Dental Office Auto Repair Shop HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Skin Care Clinic Grocery & Convenience Store Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit duplex in North Berkeley Hills with panoramic San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate views.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 7-9 El Portal Ct Berkeley, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,650,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1948‑built duplex in North Berkeley Hills; Two‑unit property with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate bridge; Potential to convert the downstairs area into a 3rd unit for extra income
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