For Sale
$15,000,000

950 Ninth AveSan Diego, CA 92101

Historic Downtown SD Apartment Building, Value-Add Opportunity

Overview

Added:
Dec 11, 2024
Days on market:
113
The Carnegie Apartments, a 61-unit apartment building in San Diego's vibrant East Village, presents a compelling value-add investment opportunity. Built in 1912, this five-story, 37,593 square foot building sits on a 10,039 square foot lot and features classic Italian Renaissance architecture. The property boasts a strong location, just blocks from the Gaslamp Quarter and Petco Park, offering easy access to downtown amenities, including Little Italy and the Marina District. Currently featuring 48 studios and 13 one-bedroom units across 18 diverse floor plans, the apartments include desirable features such as large windows, hardwood floors, and vintage tile countertops. Common area amenities include a gym, bike storage, digital pay laundry facilities, a rooftop garden, picnic areas, and central reading/workspaces. Enhanced security features include a fire sprinkler system, security cameras, secure access, and Google Fiber connectivity. The building's historical significance allows for substantial Mills Act property tax savings, potentially reducing taxes by over 70%. With a current NOI of $727,040 and a pro-forma NOI of $1,166,807, this property offers a 4.85% cap rate and a pro-forma cap rate of 7.78%. Significant upside potential exists through a 40% rent increase following renovations, promising double-digit returns for the new owner. The asking price is $15,000,000, or approximately $245,902 per unit. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a core-located, middle-market value-add asset in a market dominated by luxury rentals and high HOA condominiums.

Highlights

  • $15,000,000 asking price for a 61-unit apartment building in a prime downtown San Diego location.
  • Significant value-add opportunity with 40% potential rent upside after renovations, resulting in double-digit returns.
  • Rare core-located, middle-market value-add investment opportunity in San Diego's East Village.
  • Unique market niche offering affordable units in a market dominated by luxury rentals and high HOA condos.
  • Repositioning will increase competitiveness against new luxury developments.
  • Substantial Mills Act property tax savings (up to 70% reduction).

Property Details for 950 Ninth Ave

Property type
Apartment buildings
Square Feet
37,593 SF
Class
C
Year Built
1912
Buildings
1
Stories
5
Units
61

Location Insight

City
San Diego
County
San Diego
State
California
Latitude
32.7153915
Longitude
-117.1567598
950 Ninth Ave, San Diego, California

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