Updated Duplex with Private
For Sale
$1,195,000
923-925 Paula Street, San Jose, CA 95126
Two distinct residences offer flexible occupancy, rental, or multigenerational living arrangements near downtown Willow Glen.
Property Size1,542 SF
Price / SF$774.97
Days on Market36
Property Features for 923-925 Paula Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,542 SF
Total Parking Spaces
2
Property subtype
RESIDENTIAL INCOME / DUPLEX
Units
Unit Mix
1 x 2BR/1BA, 1 x 1BR/1BA
Multifamily Units
2
Additional Details
Public Transit
Yes
Amenities
https://925paula.com/
Building Details
Year Built
1959
Buildings
1
Stories
1
Listing Agency:
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Listed By:
Jennifer Paulson · License #01221390
(650) 996-7147
Source:
Compass
Added: Aug 2
Changed: Sep 5
Last Checked: Sep 6 at 3:22PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 1959, this 1,542-square-foot duplex includes two separate residences with different layouts. The front unit has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, along with an updated kitchen, bathroom, and flooring. The rear residence provides 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, a recently painted interior, an eat-in kitchen with new countertops, and a private backyard. The configuration supports renting both units, occupying one while leasing the other, or accommodating multigenerational living.
The property is located less than a mile from downtown Willow Glen and near shopping, dining, Caltrain, Apple, other major technology employers, the Los Gatos Creek Trail, and major commute routes. Its San Jose location provides access to a range of daily services, transit options, employment centers, and outdoor recreation.
The property is located less than a mile from downtown Willow Glen and near shopping, dining, Caltrain, Apple, other major technology employers, the Los Gatos Creek Trail, and major commute routes. Its San Jose location provides access to a range of daily services, transit options, employment centers, and outdoor recreation.
Key Highlights
- 1,542‑square‑foot duplex built in 1959
- Front residence includes 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
- Rear residence includes 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom
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
$34,719
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
2.91%
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%
$694,380
$694.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$495,986
$496.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$385,767
$385.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,542 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
$51.8K $33.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.2K −$1.43/SF
EGI
$49.6K $32.17/SF
− OpEx
−$14.9K −$9.65/SF
NOI
$34.7K $22.52/SF
Area
San Jose, CA
Vacancy
4.27%
Lease Rate
$33.60 /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%
$694,380
Cap Rate 7%
$495,986
Cap Rate 9%
$385,767
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$496.0K
$434.0K – $578.7K
NOI $34,719 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.91%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$458.2K
$400.9K – $534.6K
NOI $32,073 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.68%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$931.3K
$814.9K – $1.09M
NOI $65,188 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.46%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,620
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 95126, CA
37,372
Population
16,936
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
3.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
11,325
Density / Sq Mi
$127,297
Median Household Income
$72,722
Median Earnings
$2,544
Median Rent
$1,195,700
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 distinct residences offer flexible occupancy, rental, or multigenerational living arrangements near downtown Willow Glen.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 923-925 Paula Street San Jose, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,195,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,542‑square‑foot duplex built in 1959; Front residence includes 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom; Rear residence includes 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom
