Duplex Near
For Sale
$899,000
824 W 1st Street, Chico, CA 95928
Two homes share one lot with alley-access parking and leases extending through 2027.
Property Size3,500 SF
Days on Market13
Property Features for 824 W 1st Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,500 SF
Property subtype
Duplex
Financials
Gross Income
$84,000
Average Monthly Rent
$3,500
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
2
Building Details
Building Size
3,500 SF
Year Built
1905
Buildings
2
Listing Agency:
Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
(530) 345-6618
Listed By:
John Wallace · License #01110326
Source:
Homesbyupside
Added: Aug 19
Changed: Aug 30
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 7:04PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This duplex includes two homes situated on one lot, with Unit A and Unit B currently rented through 2027. The residences were constructed in 1905 and 1976, providing distinct building vintages within the same property. Additional parking is available through alley access.
The property is located one block from CSUC Chico, placing both residences within immediate proximity of the campus. Its location and existing rental occupancy provide a straightforward multifamily configuration for an investor seeking a two-home property near a university campus.
The property is located one block from CSUC Chico, placing both residences within immediate proximity of the campus. Its location and existing rental occupancy provide a straightforward multifamily configuration for an investor seeking a two-home property near a university campus.
Key Highlights
- Two homes on one lot
- Units rented through 2027
- Construction dates of 1905 and 1976
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
$44,450
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
4.94%
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%
$889,000
$889.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$635,000
$635.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$493,889
$493.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,500 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
$65.9K $18.84/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.4K −$0.70/SF
EGI
$63.5K $18.14/SF
− OpEx
−$19.1K −$5.44/SF
NOI
$44.5K $12.70/SF
Area
Chico, CA
Vacancy
3.70%
Lease Rate
$18.84 /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%
$889,000
Cap Rate 7%
$635,000
Cap Rate 9%
$493,889
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$635.0K
$555.6K – $740.8K
NOI $44,450 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.94%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$577.2K
$505.0K – $673.4K
NOI $40,402 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.49%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$706.7K
$618.3K – $824.5K
NOI $49,467 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.50%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,501
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 95928, CA
38,378
Population
17,455
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
41%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
145.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
264
Density / Sq Mi
$65,350
Median Household Income
$32,615
Median Earnings
$1,419
Median Rent
$476,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two homes share one lot with alley-access parking and leases extending through 2027.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 824 W 1st Street Chico, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $899,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two homes on one lot; Units rented through 2027; Construction dates of 1905 and 1976
