1430 Josephine St — Sale in Berkeley, CA
- Price: Contact for price
- Listing type: For sale
- Asset type: Multifamily Property
- Location: Berkeley, CA 94703
Investment Figures
- Cap rate
- 6.03%
Derived from the asking price and operating figures published for this listing. Informational only — not an appraisal, valuation or financial advice. Verify independently before relying on any figure.
Description
Marcus & Millichap is pleased to present 1430 Josephine Street is a 19-unit multifamily investment opportunity in Berkeley offered at $5,280,000 ($277,895 per unit). The 12,288-square-foot property sits on an oversized 0.31-acre lot and features a desirable mix of fifteen (15) two-bedroom units and four (4) 1-bedroom units on one of Berkeley's best streets. The asset presents significant value-add potential, with current rents approximately 31% below market. The current rent roll of $41,047 per month offers a clear path to increasing cash flow and value, with the cap rate projected to improve from 5.37% to 9.25% as rents are brought to market levels. The property has recently undergone a full electrical service upgrade and seismic retrofit in compliance with Berkeleys city ordinance, significantly reducing future capital expenditure for a new owner. Located near North Berkeley BART, UC Berkeley, and the Shattuck Avenue corridor, the property benefits from strong tenant demand and long-term rental fundamentals. Investment Highlights: • The 12,288-square-foot property sits on an oversized 0.31-acre lot and features a desirable mix of fifteen (15) two-bedroom units and four (4) 1-bedroom units on one of Berkeley's best streets. • The current rent roll of $41,047 per month offers a clear path to increasing cash flow and value, with the cap rate projected to improve from 5.37% to 9.25% as rents are brought to market levels. • The property has recently undergone a full electrical service upgrade and seismic retrofit in compliance with Berkeley city ordinance, significantly reducing future capital expenditure for a new owner
Market Context
This multifamily in Berkeley, CA is listed for sale. It is offered at an approximate 6.0% capitalization rate, a key benchmark for income-producing multifamily assets. It has been on the market for 100 days. Compare it against other multifamily listings for sale in Berkeley, CA — view the full market.
As of Q1 2026, the Oakland / East Bay multifamily market showed cap rates around 4.9%. Source: multiple brokerage reports, Q1 2026.
Its 6.0% asking cap rate is above the Oakland / East Bay multifamily market average of about 4.9%, implying a higher yield (and typically more risk or upside) than comparable assets.
Multifamily market FAQ
- What is the typical cap rate for multifamily in Oakland / East Bay?
- About 4.9% as of Q1 2026, per multiple brokerage reports.
Contact
- Eymon Binesh · (415) 625-2161 · ebinesh@marcusmillichap.com
- Dante Giacomini · (415) 625-2173 · dante.giacomini@marcusmillichap.com
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