2315 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612

2315 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612 For Sale $740,000

2315 Telegraph Ave

2315 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612

Telegraph Uptown Apartments is a uniquely styled 9 unit building built in 1944. It features 3 1bedroom 1bath units and 6 studios with a fully gated lot and laundry room.

Located in Uptown in the epicenter of a thriving new cultural center, this brightly painted yellow icon offers tenants access to numerous restaurants and bars along the Broadway/Telegraph corridor. With a bustling night life and fantastic restaurants, this building has histori­cally low vacancy and stands to benefit from the increasing rents driven by local high tech firms in Oakland and San Francisco.

The subject property is in close proximity to 19th St. BART, Paramount Theater and Downtown Oakland City Center. Easy access to 980 FWY and San Francisco.

2315 Telegraph Ave - Gated Lot

2315 Telegraph Ave – Gated Lot

Highlights

  • Outstanding Central Oakland Location 
  • Upside in Rents 
  • Low Maintenance Property 
  • Quiet Fully Gated Common Area 
  • Long Term Tenants
2315 Telegraph Ave Inner View

2315 Telegraph Ave Inner View


Property Information
Property Name  Telegraph Uptown Apartments
Address 2315 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94612
County Alameda
APN 008-0664-005-00
   
Property Characteristics
Units 9
Gross Square Footage 4,997 per county records
Lot Size 3,888 square feet per county records
Year Built 1944
Covered Parking None
Number of Buildings 1
   
Building Characteristics
Construction Wood frame/Siding
Stories 3
Laundry Facilities 1 washer; 1 dryer
Pool/Spa None
   
Unit Characteristics
Heat Gas Wall Furnace w/ single meter
Ranges Gas
Dishwashers None
Views Some from middle
   
Utilities Responsibilities
Cold/hot water, trash, common lights, gas Owner
None Tenants
2315 Telegraph Ave - View

2315 Telegraph Ave – View


Rent Roll                                 

Unit Type SqFt. Rent Market Rent
1 1bd 580 $750.00 $875.00
2 Studio 450 $650.00 $775.00
3 Studio 385 $650.00 $775.00
4 Studio  450 $650.00 $775.00
5 Studio 385 $650.00 $775.00
6 1bd 580 $750.00 $875.00
7 Studio 450 $650.00 $775.00
8 Studio 385 $650.00 $775.00
9 1bd 580 $750.00 $875.00
TOTAL $6,150.00 $7,275.00
ANNUAL  $73,800.00 $87,300.00 
2315 Telegraph Ave - Aerial View

2315 Telegraph Ave – Aerial View

Income & Expenses

Current rent with estimated expenses Market rent with estimated expenses
Rental Income  $73,800 Rental Income $88,020
Other Income  $1,600 Other Income $1,600
Scheduled Gross Income (SGI) $75,400   Scheduled Gross Income (SGI) $89,620
Less 3 % Vacancy Factor ($2,214) Less 5 % Vacancy Factor ($4,401)
Eff ective Gross Income (EGI) $73,186 Eff ective Gross Income (EGI) $85,219
Less Operating Expenses Less Operating Expenses
Property Taxes (est. @ 1.41% + $4,262 SA) ($14,703) estimated Property Taxes (est. @ 1.4112% + $4,262 SA) ($14,703) estimated
License and Rent Board ($1,190) actual 2011 License and Rent Board ($1,190) actual 2011
Insurance ($1,700) estimated Insurance ($1,700) estimated
Utilities ($9,489) actual 2011 Utilities ($9,489) actual 2011
Maintenance and Repairs ($1,500) estimated Maintenance and Repairs ($2,500) estimated
Total Operating Expenses ($28,582) 37.91% SGI, or $3,176/unit Total Operating Expenses ($29,582) 33.01% SGI, or $3,287/unit
Net Operating Income (NOI) $44,604   Net Operating Income (NOI) $55,637  

Value Indicators

Current

Market

Sale Price $740,000 Sale Price $740,000
NOI $44,604 NOI $55,637
Price/SqFt: $148.09 Price/SqFt: $148.09
Price/Unit: $82,222 Price/Unit: $82,222
Cap Rate: 6.03% Cap Rate: 7.52%
GRM: 9.81 GRM: 8.26
Cash on Cash Return: 7.15% Cash on Cash Return: 13.11%

Cash Flow Analysis

Purchase Price $740,000
Less Down Payment (25%) ($185,000)
New Loan $555,000 3.89% / 5 Years
NOI $55,637
Less Debit Service ($31,375)
Cash Flow $24,262
Cash on Cash Return 7.15% 13.11% (market rents)


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Apartment Forecast 2012 – San Francisco Bay Area

I had the pleasure of listening to Richard Knudsen talk about the apartment market in the Bay Area at the local IMF meeting. Richard is an extremely knowledgable veteran broker who is respected by many in the industry. Later I met with Richard to discuss the multi-family housing market and brokerage business in general. Below are the slides from his talk, please take a look at slide #6, it speaks for itself.

Presented By: Richard Knutson, CCIM

Apartment Forecast 2012 for the San Francisco Bay Area

Agenda

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The Kerwood Apartments – 32-Unit Apartment Building

The Kerwood Apartments 
32-Unit Apartment Building 
1627 High Street Oakland, CA 9 4 6 0 1 

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The Kerwood Apartments is a very well located, professionally owned and operated, 32-unit apartment building comprised of  9  2-bedroom units, 21 1-bedroom units, and a pair of penthouse suites with 180 degree views. This distinctive 3 story building is a landmark of High Street.

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CWP Property Management

Last week I toured a 19 unit apartment complex in Castro Valley California with a friend and buyer named Mark. We brought along Karen Bergendahl from CWP Property Managment in San Leandro to help us evaluate the property and determine upside potential. Karen is one of the few real professionals in the apartment business who actually adds value.

Karen Bergendahl CWP Property Management

Karen Bergendahl CWP Property Management

I have worked with Karen now on two multi-family projects. She has gone well above the call of duty and met with me and my prospects on numerous occasions to help us review income and expense on various properties. It’s very difficult to find an outstanding proeprty manager. Most owners complain about their off-site managers and feel they don’t adequately protects them from spiraling expenses. Karen is the opposite. She will actually spend time with clients and prospects even before they have signed a contract to work with her company. Continue reading

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Redevelopment of Bay Area Military Bases

The Oakland Army Base

Oakland Army Base

It is a well known fact that redevelopment takes far more time and effort and funding than building from scratch.  The redevelopment of former military bases, where the planning and clean up take years, are riddled with set backs, litigation and funding shortfalls.

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Jack London Square’s new marketing strategy

The Jack London Square

Jack London Square is finally coming into its own with a fantastic new “mini” industrial food niche. Jack London Square has languished in the past with high vacancy, lack of anchor tenants and poor direction. Anybody who has walked through the area can tell you it can feel like an under-utilized ghost town. It has never been a real draw for shoppers, investors or CEO’s looking for corporate locations. Perhaps Jack London’s luck is changing with the new Public Market merchandising strategy.  Continue reading

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Complete 1031 Exchange

In November 2011 I toured a 29 unit apartment building located at 156 Estabrook in San Leandro with my clients. It was a very special day because I presented them with a closing gift of a new iPad 2. I came up with the idea of giving the IPad as a closing gift at a signing a few weeks ago, you can read about it in my iPad closing gift blogpost. The day was exciting because I had the gift with me and I had been waiting for the right time to present it to them.

Nick Myerhoff and Link Corkery presenting Ipad 2 gift to clients

Nick Myerhoff and Link Corkery presenting completing a successful 1031 exchange

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America’s Cup in San Francisco

In 2013 the America’s Cup will come to the San Francisco Bay Area and bring with it a monstrous infusion of cash.  This is the first time since 1995 that the race has come to the U.S.

Who will benefit from the influx of sailing enthusiasts and spectators? Well according to the San Francisco Business Times nearly every conceivable industry and category will benefit in some way.

Total visitors coming to the Bay Area may exceed 500,000 for the deciding races. Apartment building owners and real estate investors stand to benefit from an increase in tourism, jobs,  rentals and parking demand. Continue reading

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Alameda County Soft-Story Ordinance

I have been working with clients who own apartment buildings with tuck under parking for a few years. Many Bay Area cities are implementing a soft story ordinance required for buildings with 5 or more units in order to prevent them from “pancaking” during an earthquake.

The seismic upgrades are only a basic measure, designed to prevent catastrophic collapse, and are not guaranteed to keep a building standing. We have first hand experience assisting our clients with seismic upgrades in Oakland and Alameda.

Each city has their own ordinance and you may review the Oakland Soft-Story ordinance here. Additionally we have a video of our friend and adviser Homy Sikaroudi speaking on the soft-story ordinance (click on Guest Speaker Homy Sikaroudi). He holds a Ph.D in engineering and has completed numerous seismic upgrades in Oakland and Alameda. Continue reading

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Viewing Properties with my Daughter

For the past two or three years I have been bringing my daughter Mathilda with me on occasion to look at properties with me. On a hot day last week after running around Oakland looking at multi-family properties for sale, I stopped to have a break with her and enjoy a Slurpee. Most of the apartment owners that I know in the Bay Area find ways to involve their family members in their work.

Nick with Daughter Mathilda

Nick with Daughter Mathilda taking a break after a hot day of previewing properties

I think its great to get kids accustomed to the business of property management and maintenance at an early age. My daughter is already learning how to take responsibility for our tenants and our buildings. When she inherits my properties she will know exactly how to operate and manage them and they will likely provide a constant stream of income for her and her children.

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