6172-6196 University Ave - Storefront FOR SALE


San Diego, CA 92115- Rolando
$6,000,000 USD
619-679-9017
6172-6196 University Ave, San Diego, CA for Sale
$6,000,000 USD
Storefront - FOR SALE
1/18
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6172-6196 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92115
Rolando


HIGHLIGHTS

  • 94% occupied retail and mixed-use investment asset at the signalized corner of University Avenue and College Avenue.
  • Current NOI of approximately $435,018 with proforma NOI of approximately $497,249, representing a 7.25% current cap rate and 8.29% proforma cap rate.
  • Diversified income stream across 30 revenue-generating units with retail, warehouse bays, small bays, and an apartment.
  • Recent leasing momentum with six leases signed in 2025 and one additional new lease in 2026, demonstrating strong tenant demand along the corridor.
  • Major 2024-2025 capital improvements, including fire/life-safety upgrades, ADA work, stormwater BMP compliance, electrical improvements, and plumbing.
  • High-visibility University Avenue location with approximately 30,000+ vehicles per day, strong transit access, and proximity to SDSU, I-8, & Mid-City.

OVERVIEW

6172-6196 University Avenue is a 20,934-square-foot retail and mixed-use investment property located at the signalized corner of University Avenue and College Avenue in San Diego’s Mid-City corridor. The property spans three legal parcels totaling approximately 0.82 acres and includes 30 revenue-generating units across a diversified mix of retail, warehouse, small-bay industrial/workshop, and residential uses. The asset is 94% occupied and benefits from strong recent leasing activity, including six leases signed in 2025 and one additional new lease in 2026. Several tenants have multi-year terms and built-in annual increases, while portions of the rent roll remain below market, creating a clear path for future NOI growth as leases roll. At the $6,000,000 asking price, the property offers an approximately 7.25% current cap rate based on in-place NOI of approximately $435,018 and an 8.29% proforma cap rate based on projected NOI of approximately $497,249. Ownership has completed substantial 2024-2025 improvements, including fire/life-safety upgrades, ADA work, stormwater BMP compliance, electrical improvements, plumbing, HVAC, and a full renovation of the 6192-6196 wing, which was converted from one unit into three leasable suites. These improvements strengthen the property’s operating profile and reduce the near-term burden on incoming ownership. The location offers excellent visibility along University Avenue, one of San Diego’s primary east-west commercial corridors, with approximately 30,000+ vehicles per day, nearby transit access, and proximity to SDSU, I-8, City Heights, Mid-City, and surrounding residential density. The site is located within a Transit Priority Area and the Central Urbanized Planned District, giving investors a combination of durable in-place income, leasing upside, and long-term repositioning potential.

FOR SALE DETAILS

PRICE

$6,000,000 USD

PRICE/SF

$287 USD /SF

CAP RATE

7.25%

% LEASED

-

TENANCY

Multiple

SALE TYPE

Investment

BUILDING DETAILS

PROPERTY TYPE

Retail

PROPERTY SUBTYPE

Storefront

ADD'L SUBTYPES

undefined, Storefront Retail/Residential, Warehouse

TOTAL BUILDING SIZE

-

STORIES

1

YEAR BUILT

1970

SPRINKLERS

-

PARKING SPACES

28

LAND DETAILS

LAND ACRES

0.82 AC

LAND SF

35,719 SF

ZONING

CC-4-3

APN/PARCEL ID

473-210-01,473-280-34,473-280-35

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