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The Bungalows 1537 Union St 8 Unit Apartment Building $3,995,000 ($499,375/Unit) 10.64% Cap Rate San Diego, CA 92101



INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Proven Successful Short-Term Rentals Property, Year-Round Demand
- Mills Act Contract In Place for Substantial Tax Savings
- 8 Studio Bungalows Each w/ Their Own Full Kitchen, Bathroom, Closet & Patio Space, Community Laundry, All Beautifully Restored by Jonathan Segal, FAIA
- Special Short-Term Rental Permission Through Historical Designation & Conditional Use Permit (Short-Term Eligibility is Uncommon For Area)
- Walkable Distance to Little Italy and Quick Access to Gaslamp Quarter, Harbor, Marina, Downtown Waterfront Embarcadero, Major Freeways & Airport
- Fully Gated, All 8 Units The Same, Two Units in One End Building (8 Units, 7 Buildings Total)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Located in the heart of Little Italy, this fully gated complex offers a unique opportunity to acquire a prime turn-key, proven income-producing investment in one of downtown San Diego’s most desirable locations. The property consists of 8 studio bungalows, each with their own full kitchen, bathroom and patio space, community laundry, and all beautifully restored by award-winning architect Jonathan Segal, FAIA to attract today’s urban and short-term renters. The property is historically designated granting special eligibility for short-term rentals, a feature not available to most properties in the area, and has a Mills Act contract for substantial tax savings. Just steps from India Street’s renowned dining, cafés, the Little Italy Farmers Market, and San Diego’s iconic waterfront, this walkable location drives exceptional year-round demand. Residents and guests enjoy easy access to the harbor, marina, waterfront Embarcadero, Gaslamp Quarter, and major freeways. Currently operating as successful short-term rentals, this property provides both immediate cash flow and long-term upside. This is truly not one to be missed!
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (ACTUAL - 2024) |
ANNUAL | ANNUAL PER SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Income |
$499,979
|
$235.84
|
| Other Income |
-
|
-
|
| Vacancy Loss |
-
|
-
|
| Effective Gross Income |
$499,979
|
$235.84
|
| Taxes |
-
|
-
|
| Operating Expenses |
-
|
-
|
| Total Expenses |
$75,000
|
$35.38
|
| Net Operating Income |
$424,979
|
$200.46
|
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (ACTUAL - 2024)
| Gross Rental Income | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $499,979 |
| Annual Per SF | $235.84 |
| Other Income | |
|---|---|
| Annual | - |
| Annual Per SF | - |
| Vacancy Loss | |
|---|---|
| Annual | - |
| Annual Per SF | - |
| Effective Gross Income | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $499,979 |
| Annual Per SF | $235.84 |
| Taxes | |
|---|---|
| Annual | - |
| Annual Per SF | - |
| Operating Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Annual | - |
| Annual Per SF | - |
| Total Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $75,000 |
| Annual Per SF | $35.38 |
| Net Operating Income | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $424,979 |
| Annual Per SF | $200.46 |
PROPERTY FACTS
AMENITIES
- Smoke Detector
UNIT AMENITIES
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Microwave
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Tile Floors
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Refrigerator
- Oven
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Range
- Tub/Shower
- Breakfast Nook
- Freezer
- Patio
- Warming Drawer
- Window Coverings
SITE AMENITIES
- Controlled Access
- Courtyard
- Fenced Lot
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
- Furnished Units Available
- Gas Range
- Individual Locking Bedrooms
UNIT MIX INFORMATION
| DESCRIPTION | NO. UNITS | AVG. RENT/MO | SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | 8 | - | 288 |
Walk Score®
Walker's Paradise (98)
Transit Score®
Excellent Transit (81)
Bike Score®
Very Bikeable (76)
PROPERTY TAXES
| Parcel Number | 533-342-04 | Improvements Assessment | $449,122 (2025) |
| Land Assessment | $673,683 (2025) | Total Assessment | $1,122,805 (2025) |
PROPERTY TAXES
Parcel Number
533-342-04
Land Assessment
$673,683 (2025)
Improvements Assessment
$449,122 (2025)
Total Assessment
$1,122,805 (2025)
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