Renovated
New
For Sale
$1,599,000
915 Cayuga ST, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Residential Income (2-4 units), SANTA CRUZ, CA
Property Size1,884 SF
Lot Size0.17 Acres
Price / SF$848.73
Days on Market2
Property Features for 915 Cayuga ST
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Triplex
Zoning
RM-3
Bedrooms
4
Rooms
Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2
Parking
2
Parking features
Garage - Attached, Covered, Off Street
Appliances
Appliances - Vary by Unit, Countertop - Synthetic, Refrigerator
Subdivision
East Santa Cruz
Standard status
Active
Size
1,884 SF
Lot size
0.17 Acres
Utilities
Heating system
Wall Furnace
Water source
Public
Building Details
Year built
1964
Number of units
3
Flooring type
Laminate
Roof type
Composition
Listing Agency:
David Lyng Real Estate
(831) 429-5700
Listed By:
The Mower Group · License #70010120
(831) 818-3878
Added: Aug 21
Last Checked: Aug 22 at 12:06AM
MLS# ML82058282
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,884-square-foot triplex in Santa Cruz’s Seabright area includes one two-bedroom residence and two one-bedroom residences. Unit A has an attached garage and laundry, while Units B and C share a covered carport. Each residence includes a private yard or outdoor area. The property occupies 0.166 acres and was built in 1964.
Recent improvements include interior and exterior paint, replacement windows, quartz countertops, updated flooring, select appliances, and refreshed light and plumbing fixtures. Electrical work includes updates to wiring and new sub-panels. HVAC service was completed for Units A and B, and Unit C received a new furnace. The property also has a composition roof, public water, laminate flooring, wall furnaces, and off-street parking. RM-3 zoning applies.
Recent improvements include interior and exterior paint, replacement windows, quartz countertops, updated flooring, select appliances, and refreshed light and plumbing fixtures. Electrical work includes updates to wiring and new sub-panels. HVAC service was completed for Units A and B, and Unit C received a new furnace. The property also has a composition roof, public water, laminate flooring, wall furnaces, and off-street parking. RM-3 zoning applies.
Key Highlights
- 1,884‑square‑foot triplex on a 0.166‑acre lot
- Unit mix includes one 2‑bedroom unit and two 1‑bedroom units
- Private yards or outdoor areas for all three units
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
$52,526
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
3.28%
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%
$1,050,520
$1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$750,371
$750.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$583,622
$583.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,884 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
$76.9K $40.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.8K −$0.97/SF
EGI
$75.0K $39.83/SF
− OpEx
−$22.5K −$11.95/SF
NOI
$52.5K $27.88/SF
Area
Santa Cruz County, CA
Vacancy
2.38%
Lease Rate
$40.80 /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%
$1,050,520
Cap Rate 7%
$750,371
Cap Rate 9%
$583,622
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$750.4K
$656.6K – $875.4K
NOI $52,526 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.28%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$692.8K
$606.2K – $808.2K
NOI $48,494 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.03%
Theoretical Best
Retail
$1.08M
$942.6K – $1.26M
NOI $75,409 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.72%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,118
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 95062, CA
36,268
Population
17,055
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
51%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
5.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,111
Density / Sq Mi
$108,261
Median Household Income
$54,059
Median Earnings
$2,291
Median Rent
$1,064,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three-unit property with private outdoor areas, varied parking, and updated finishes across its residential spaces.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 915 Cayuga ST Santa Cruz, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,599,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,884‑square‑foot triplex on a 0.166‑acre lot; Unit mix includes one 2‑bedroom unit and two 1‑bedroom units; Private yards or outdoor areas for all three units
