This exceptional three-story, 26,877-square-foot commercial building presents a unique investment opportunity in the heart of Downtown Modesto, California. Built in 1915 and extensively renovated in 2023, this property boasts a prime C-2 zoning designation and features a total of four levels, including a basement. Currently, three of the four levels are occupied by established tenants. The first floor (5,570 SF) houses a thriving restaurant/bar/nightclub with a full kitchen, walk-in cooler, large bar, and performance stage, leased at $1.33 per square foot per month. The basement level (7,475 SF), also leased at $1.43 per square foot per month, operates as a nightclub featuring a bar, dance area, and private offices. The third floor (6,135 SF), leased at $1.30 per square foot per month, functions as an event venue complete with a prep kitchen, bar, and ample space for seating and dancing. The second floor (6,478 SF) is currently vacant and offers significant potential for tenant improvement and lease-up or owner-occupancy. The building includes an elevator and both front and rear stairwells for convenient access to all floors. Its central location places it within easy walking distance of Modesto City Hall, county offices, theaters, the Gallo Center for the Arts, hotels, and numerous restaurants and banks. Public street parking is available, supplemented by three public parking structures within a single block. The asking price for this exceptional property is $5,650,000. The APN is 105-042-006-000.
Property Features for 915 J St
General Information
Property type
Individual retail properties
Square Feet
26,877 SF
Building Details
Year Built/Renovated
1915/2023
Buildings
1
Stories
3
HighLights
Three‑story building with four levels/units totaling 25,658 square feet.
Three of four units currently leased (basement, first, and third floors occupied; second floor vacant).
First‑floor restaurant/bar/nightclub with full kitchen.
Prime downtown Modesto location.
Abundant parking available within one block in three public parking structures.
Individual retail property - Prime Modesto location, 26,877 SF, three tenants.
Where is this individual retail property located?
The property is located at 915 J St Modesto, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,650,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three-story building with four levels/units totaling 25,658 square feet.; Three of four units currently leased (basement, first, and third floors occupied; second floor vacant).; First-floor restaurant/bar/nightclub with full kitchen.
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Cap Rate Formula: Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100
Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula: NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)
Components
Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:
Area: Building square footage from property records
Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type
Property Value is derived from:
Recent sale price (if available)
Statistical models using comparable sales
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Example Calculation
For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:
Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
Property Value: $15,000,000
Step 1: Calculate NOI
NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35) NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65 NOI = $1,495,000/year
Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate
Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100 Cap Rate = 9.97%
Property Type Considerations
Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:
Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance
Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.
Disclaimer
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Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
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This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.
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Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
Alternative use
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