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    Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703

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    $1,195,000

    Five vacant units in South Berkeley near Ashby BART.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    3,017 SF
    Lot size:
    0.16 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $396/SF
    Added:
    Aug 22, 2025
    Days on Market:
    289
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:15 pm

    Property Features for Russell St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,017 SF
    Lot size
    0.16 Acres
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1905

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    Listing Contact
    STEVEN PINZA

    Listing agent STEVEN PINZA

    Listing office THE PINZA GROUP, INC

    Listing date Aug 22, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Five fully vacant units offer immediate rental income potential.
    • Prime South Berkeley location, walk to restaurants, cafes, and Ashby BART.
    • High stabilized cash flow potential, ideal for refinance as rates decrease.
    • Significant value‑add opportunity for investors.
    • Ability to add multiple ADUs for increased income potential.
    • Large 6,992 SF lot.

    Overview

    This multifamily property, located in South Berkeley, features five units delivered fully vacant. The unit mix includes two 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom units and three 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom units. The property is situated on a 6,992 square foot lot. Its location offers walking distance to restaurants, cafes, and the Ashby BART station. The property has 3,017 square feet. There is potential to add multiple Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

    Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

    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 $114.8k $38.04
    − Vacancy −$5.7k −$1.90
    EGI $109.0k $36.14
    − OpEx −$49.1k −$16.26
    NOI $60.0k $19.88
    3,017 SF · lease $38.04/SF/yr · vacancy 5.00% · expense 45.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Apartment 5plus
    $856.7K
    $749.6K – $999.4K (±1% cap)
    NOI $59,966 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.02%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Specialty Retail
    $1.17M
    $1.02M – $1.36M (±1% cap)
    NOI $81,676 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.83%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Apartment buildings

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    City
    Berkeley
    County
    Alameda
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.287
    Latitude
    37.8535

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Five vacant units in South Berkeley near Ashby BART.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at Russell St Berkeley, 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: Five fully vacant units offer immediate rental income potential.; Prime South Berkeley location, walk to restaurants, cafes, and Ashby BART.; High stabilized cash flow potential, ideal for refinance as rates decrease.
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    STEVEN PINZA
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    Realmo CapRate Calculation

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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    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

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • 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
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

    Professional Guidance Recommended: Before making any investment or financial decisions, consult with licensed appraisers, commercial real estate brokers, and financial advisors who can evaluate your specific property and circumstances.
    By using this feature, you acknowledge that Realmo is not responsible for investment decisions or actions taken based on these estimates.

    Cap approach

    Capitalization Method calculates value based on estimated net operating income (NOI) and applying a market-based capitalization rate (cap rate), we estimate what a typical investor might be willing to pay for it.

    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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