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4-Unit Multifamily Income Property

856 21St St Oakland, CA 94607

856 21St St, Oakland, CA, 94607
$1,150,000
For Sale
$1,150,000

Four-unit multifamily property in Oakland, offered for sale with each unit positioned for update-based improvements.

Property Size4,342 SF
Price / SF$264.85
Days on Market199

Property Features for 856 21St St

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
4,342 SF
Property subtype
Multi Family

Building Details

Year Built
1885
Listing agency EXP Realty of California, Inc
Listed by Ray J. Marquez · License #01800314
Source Exitrealty
Added: Jan 5 Updated: Jul 21 at 3:31AM Checked: Jul 22 at 9:33AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of EXP Realty of California, Inc


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 4-unit multifamily property is offered for sale and presents an income-producing setup with four separate residential units. The property is described as a value-add opportunity, with room for updates, improved rents, or strategic renovations to enhance overall performance.

The building is located at 856 21st St in Oakland, positioned near Downtown Oakland, Uptown, West Oakland BART, and public transportation. It is also noted as being close to schools, shopping, and major freeways, providing practical accessibility for residents.

The offering is framed for investors, developers, or owner-occupants seeking long-term real estate ownership with flexibility to pursue improvements and continued operation of the existing fourplex configuration.

Key Highlights

  • 4‑unit multifamily property at 856 21st St in Oakland
  • Year built: 1885
  • Each unit has update‑based improvement potential, including room for rent and renovation upgrades

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 $148.5k $34.20
− Vacancy −$6.3k −$1.46
EGI $142.2k $32.74
− OpEx −$42.6k −$9.82
NOI $99.5k $22.92
4,342 SF · lease $34.20/SF/yr · vacancy 4.27% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.42M
$1.24M – $1.66M (±1% cap)
NOI $99,509 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.65%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.31M
$1.15M – $1.53M (±1% cap)
NOI $91,682 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.97%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Quadplexes

Suggested Use

Veterinary Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tanning Salon Clothing & Fashion Store Restaurant (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?
Quadplex - Four-unit multifamily property in Oakland, offered for sale with each unit positioned for update-based improvements.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 856 21St St Oakland, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4‑unit multifamily property at 856 21st St in Oakland; Year built: 1885; Each unit has update‑based improvement potential, including room for rent and renovation upgrades
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