For Sale
Alameda, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$506 per SF
Avg asking sale price
$28 per SF
Avg asking lease rate
11,915 SF
Avg unit lease size
13,897 SF
Avg building size for sale
7.15%
Average cap rate
Alameda's Demographic Profile
Alameda has 30,624 households and a median income of $116,208, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 77,828 |
| # Households | 30,624 |
| Median age | 44 |
| Median household income | $116,208 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 16,097 |
| 5-year population change | -2% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | $330 | 6,284 SF | 10.29% |
| Oakland | $360 | 9,465 SF | 10.29% |
| Piedmont | $355 | 9,136 SF | 7.23% |
| Emeryville | $418 | 9,931 SF | 6.40% |
| San Leandro | $393 | 7,564 SF | 7.00% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | $318 | 15,289 SF | 7.58% |
| Emeryville | $309 | 10,372 SF | 4.90% |
| San Leandro | $334 | 16,251 SF | 7.24% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda | $454 | 8,169 SF |
| Oakland | $413 | 9,357 SF |
| Piedmont | $379 | 8,030 SF |
| Emeryville | $382 | 3,390 SF |
| San Leandro | $470 | 14,627 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | $373 | 21,494 SF | 18.74% |
| Oakland | $339 | 14,292 SF | 18.74% |
| Emeryville | $425 | 3,904 SF | 6.69% |
| San Leandro | $318 | 13,848 SF | 7.97% |
| Berkeley | $440 | 11,378 SF | 12.23% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Alameda
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Alameda pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda | $506 | 13,897 SF |
| Oakland | $357 | 12,367 SF |
| Piedmont | $401 | 7,715 SF |
| Emeryville | $376 | 8,461 SF |
| San Leandro | $373 | 14,410 SF |
Multifamily Properties For Sale in Alameda
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Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Alameda alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Alameda or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | 77,828 | 30,624 | 44 | $116,208 | 2 | 16,097 | -2% |
| Oakland | 421,787 | 161,826 | 40 | $90,133 | 2 | 99,627 | -3% |
| Piedmont | 10,195 | 3,458 | 48 | $251,546 | 3 | 480 | -4% |
| Emeryville | 11,881 | 6,444 | 39 | $112,072 | 2 | 4,500 | -2% |
| San Leandro | 84,814 | 29,513 | 43 | $91,184 | 3 | 13,441 | -4% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Alameda, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.
FAQs About Commercial Investing in Alameda
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Is Alameda a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Alameda offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.
How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Alameda?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Alameda. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.
What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Alameda?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Alameda. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Alameda compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Alameda. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.
How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Alameda acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Alameda, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.
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