5502-5506 University Ave - Apartments FOR SALE


San Diego, CA 92105- El Cerrito
$2,995,000 USD
760-448-2451
5502-5506 University Ave, San Diego, CA for Sale
$2,995,000 USD
Apartments - FOR SALE
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5502-5506 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92105
El Cerrito


HIGHLIGHTS

  • Fully Renovated Units interiors including new kitchens, windows, flooring, appliances, and A/C.
  • Attractive Unit Mix Diverse mix of (1) 3BD/1BA, (3) 2BD/1BA, and (6) 1BD/1BA units with strong rental demand.
  • Assumable Financing Chase loan at 3.34% fixed rate through March 2027— High cash on cash potential
  • Billboard Income Opportunity On-site billboard with lease expired January 2025—option to lease at higher market rate
  • Development Potential Complete Communities Tier 4: 6.5 FAR, no height limit, parking incentives + plans for 20-unit addition in rear
  • Large Lot with Parking Situated on a 21,388 SF lot with over 12 off-street parking spaces

OVERVIEW

5502-06 University Ave, also known as the Aztec Canyon Apartments, is a fully renovated 10-unit multifamily asset located in central San Diego. The property encompasses approximately 5,875 rentable square feet on a generous 21,388 square foot lot, featuring over 12 on-site parking spaces. Originally built in 1950, the building offers a balanced unit mix of (1) 3BD/1BA, (3) 2BD/1BA, and (6) 1BD/1BA units. All units have undergone extensive, high-quality renovations, including new windows, upgraded kitchens and baths, modern flooring, premium appliances, and in-unit A/C systems. Two of the units are designated as affordable housing. Unit Mix: • (1) 3 Bed / 1 Bath • (3) 2 Bed / 1 Bath • (6) 1 Bed / 1 Bath The property also includes a fully operational laundry facility equipped with two washers and two dryers. Tenants are billed back for select utilities, providing operational efficiency. An income-generating billboard is located on-site, with the current lease having expired in January 2025—presenting a value-add opportunity through lease renewal and passive income potential. A favorable financial component includes an assumable Chase loan with a fixed interest rate of 3.34%, maturing in March 2027. Zoning & Development Potential: 5502 University Ave falls within the Complete Communities Housing Solution Plan, offering generous development entitlements such as a 6.5 FAR, no height restrictions, and relaxed parking requirements. The Community Plan designates the site for the following uses: • Residential: 11–15 DU/AC • Commercial/Mixed-Use: Up to 29 DU/AC, with bonus density up to 43 DU/AC where residential is allowed Preliminary architectural plans have been drawn to potentially add twenty (20) additional 1BD/1BA units along with supplementary parking at the rear of the site. A slope study, soil report, and full topographical survey are available to support development efforts.

FOR SALE DETAILS

PRICE

$2,995,000 USD

PRICE/SF

$511 USD /SF

# OF UNITS

10

PRICE/UNIT

$299,500

CAP RATE

5.23%

% LEASED

100%

SALE TYPE

Investment

BUILDING DETAILS

PROPERTY TYPE

Multi-Family

APARTMENT STYLE

Garden

PROPERTY SUBTYPE

Apartments

ADD'L SUBTYPES

Storefront Retail/Residential, Dormitory

TOTAL BUILDING SIZE

-

STORIES

2

YEAR BUILT

1950

PARKING SPACES

17

LAND DETAILS

LAND ACRES

0.49 AC

LAND SF

21,388 SF

ZONING

MF

APN/PARCEL ID

472-410-01

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