For Sale
$4,235,000

2480 Virginia St Berkeley, CA 94709

8-unit apartment building, 100% vacant by June 2025.

Overview

Added:
Dec 11, 2024
Days on market:
135
This exceptional value-add multifamily investment property presents a rare opportunity in Berkeley's coveted Northside neighborhood. Located just three blocks from UC Berkeley, this two-story building, constructed in 1949, offers 7,142 square feet of living space on a 7,350 square foot lot. The property comprises eight units—five one-bedroom and three two-bedroom apartments, one with a private balcony—averaging 819 square feet each. The units offer potential for bedroom count increases. On-site amenities include tuck-under parking for eight vehicles, a storage room with eight private storage closets, and an on-site laundry facility. The property's strategic location near UC Berkeley, coupled with the university's significant student population and housing shortage, creates high demand for updated accommodations. The building's current vacancy (100% by June 2025) provides an ideal opportunity for comprehensive renovations to capitalize on the strong rental market. The asking price is $4,235,000, representing a price per unit of $529,375 and a price per square foot of $592.97. The property boasts a Net Operating Income (NOI) of $240,344 and a 5.68% cap rate. The property's size and amenities also present potential for accessory dwelling unit (ADU) conversions to further increase unit count and rental income. This property is ideally suited for an investor seeking to leverage the robust Berkeley rental market and the significant demand for student housing near UC Berkeley. The Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) is 058-2193-001-01.

Highlights

  • Rare opportunity to acquire an eight-unit multifamily property in Berkeley's Northside, three blocks from UC Berkeley; only 15 comparable properties sold in the last five years.
  • Value-add opportunity: Six of eight units will be vacant by May 2025, allowing for complete renovations.
  • Large units (avg. 819 sq ft) with layouts conducive to adding bedrooms, increasing unit value.
  • Prime location: 0.3 miles from the new College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, and 0.4 miles from Moffitt Library.
  • High demand: UC Berkeley has a significant housing shortage, with over 75% of students seeking off-campus housing.
  • Strong population growth: UC Berkeley's student, faculty, and staff population has grown 11.8% since 2018 and is projected to increase further.

Property Details for 2480 Virginia St

Property type
Dormitories, Student housing
Square Feet
7,142 SF
Year Built
1949
Buildings
1
Stories
2
Units
8

Location Insight

City
Berkeley
County
Alameda
State
California
Latitude
37.877753828646
Longitude
-122.26095732975

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Dormitory - 8-unit apartment building, 100% vacant by June 2025.
Where is the dormitory located?
The property is located at 2480 Virginia St Berkeley, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $4,235,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Rare opportunity to acquire an eight-unit multifamily property in Berkeley's Northside, three blocks from UC Berkeley; only 15 comparable properties sold in the last five years.; Value-add opportunity: Six of eight units will be vacant by May 2025, allowing for complete renovations.; Large units (avg. 819 sq ft) with layouts conducive to adding bedrooms, increasing unit value.
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