Investment Highlights:
Non-Rent-Controlled Fourplex – rare legal classification in San Francisco
$98,431 Annual Positive Cash Flow with today’s rates and conservative rent assumptions
Seller Financing Available – $1,000,000 carry + $500,000 down payment
Flexible Ownership Structure – buy entire building or split residential/commercial components
Located in Coveted Central Sunset – blocks to Ocean Beach and Muni lines
Owner-Occupant or Condo Conversion Ready – live in the large unit or split
?? Property Overview – 1927–1929 Taraval St, San Francisco
This unique four-unit mixed-use building offers a rare combination of flexibility, income, and upside potential.
Unit Breakdown:
Unit 1 (Large Residential): $4,950/month
Unit 2 (Small Residential - Commercial Use): $2,200/month
Unit 3 (Small Residential - Commercial Use): $3,300/month
Unit 4 (Commercial - Vacant): Market rent potential $5,000–$5,900/month
?? Income & Expense Summary
Low Estimate:
Total Monthly Rent: $15,450
Annual Gross Income: $185,400
Operating Expenses (6% management): $11,124
Net Operating Income (NOI): $174,276
?? Financing Scenario & Positive Cash Flow
Assuming buyer finances the $950,000 balance (after $1M seller carry + $500K down) at 7.00% interest for 30 years, monthly payments are:
Monthly Mortgage: $6,320
Annual Debt Service: $75,844
?? Annual Cash Flow Calculation:
NOI
=
$
174
,
276
Annual Mortgage Payments
=
$
75
,
844
Cash
Flow
(before
taxes)
=
$
174
,
276
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$
75
,
844
=
$98,431
NOI=$174,276
Annual Mortgage Payments=$75,844
Cash Flow (before taxes)=$174,276-$75,844=$98,431
? Positive Income of $8,202/month or $98,431/year
This means that even after debt service, the investor walks away with nearly $100K per year in passive income, with the potential for more once the commercial unit rents at top market rate.
?? Key Metrics:
Metric Value (Low Estimate)
Cap Rate 7.11%
Cash-on-Cash Return (25% down) 28.45%
GRM (Gross Rent Multiplier) 13.2
GIM (Gross Income Multiplier) 13.2
These numbers are strong by any standard, and particularly rare for a property in one of San Francisco’s most stable and sought-after submarkets.
?? Endless Upside Potential
Live in the large residential unit and rent the others, or pursue condo conversion.
Lease out the vacant commercial storefront to a local business or office tenant.
Seller is flexible – willing to sell residential or commercial units separately at the right price.
?? Location, Location, Location
Positioned in the heart of the Sunset, this building offers:
Steps to Ocean Beach, Muni L-Taraval, Sunset Boulevard, and Golden Gate Park
High foot traffic and strong tenant demand
Walkable, transit-rich, and part of a historically high-appreciation corridor
?? Contact us today for financial models, OM (offering memorandum), or to schedule a tour.