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OFF-MARKET Estimated value $2,345,000
Apartment buildings

816 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4522

4,070 SF 0.19 ac lot Built 1976
Individually Owned 1-yr Hold Absentee Owner ~ Est. High Equity
Property ID
US09-1842848
Property summary
AI-generated overview

This exceptional investment opportunity presents a well-maintained, 5-unit apartment building located at 816 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The property, known as Riverside Commons, boasts a prime location near downtown Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Wharf, beaches, and various amenities, making it highly attractive to tenants, particularly students. Built in 1976, this complex comprises two buildings situated on an 8,146 sq ft lot, offering a total of 4,026 net rentable square feet. Each of the five townhouse-style units features a private, fenced patio and one parking space (one covered, one uncovered). Additional amenities include a shared laundry room and owner's storage closet. The property currently enjoys 100% occupancy, generating a Net Operating Income (NOI) of $120,211, representing a 4.65% capitalization rate. A pro-forma analysis projects a NOI of $147,979 and a 5.72% cap rate, indicating significant upside potential. The asking price is $2,585,000, or $517,000 per unit. The property's strong performance, desirable location, and potential for increased profitability make it an ideal addition to any investment portfolio. The seller may consider financing options with a 30% down payment. APN: 00530140.

Property profile
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Property type Apartment buildings
Use group APARTMENT HOUSE (5+ UNITS)
Year built 1976
Construction WOOD
Total area 4,070 SF
Lot 0.19 ac (8,146 SF)
APN 005-301-40
UPID US09-1842848
Cap rate & NOI
Priority signal for investors
Implied cap rate, NOI & suggested price
Cap rate vs submarket · NOI estimate · 3 price anchors
Implied cap rate, NOI & suggested price
Cap vs submarket · NOI estimate · 3 price anchors
Value estimations
Realmo proprietary · 4 methods
AI Approach AI
$2.37M
CAP Approach CAP
$1.61M
Comparable Approach Comparable
$1.47M
Blend (final) Blend
$2.35M
Owner & transaction history
Joseph Earl Elam · 1 yrs held
Joseph Earl Elam
since 2025
Last sale
$2.3M
7 recorded transactions
2025
Price N/A
2024
$2.3M
2002
Price N/A
1998
$550,000
1994
$380,000
1991
Price N/A
1969
Price N/A
Zoning & alternative use
Permitted uses
Permitted uses
Allowed · conditional · prohibited
Top alternative use upside
Commercial (general) $2.6M +8.8%
Retail stores $2.4M +0.3%
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