Belmont, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$609 Avg asking sale price
$39 Avg asking lease rate
41,987 SF Avg unit lease size
8,854 SF Avg building size for sale
4.48% Average cap rate

Belmont's Demographic Profile

Belmont has 9,855 households and a median income of $183,212, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 26,328
# Households 9,855
Median age 43
Median household income $183,212
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,005
5-year population change -5%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Belmont $774 9,102 SF 4.00%
San Carlos $964 5,921 SF 6.70%
San Mateo $806 9,204 SF 6.74%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Carlos $443 11,227 SF 3.10%
San Mateo $557 8,146 SF 6.74%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Belmont $733 5,790 SF
San Carlos $797 9,074 SF
San Mateo $672 10,432 SF
Foster City $683 28,182 SF
Hillsborough $579 14,813 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Belmont $800 8,892 SF 6.50%
San Carlos $562 9,286 SF 6.50%
San Mateo $673 8,877 SF 6.50%
Burlingame $693 8,755 SF 5.75%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Belmont

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

580 Chestnut St

San Carlos, CA 94070

  • 4,800 SF Multifamily
  • 2.35% Cap Rate
  • $2,899,000
For Sale

1220 Sixth Ave

Belmont, CA 94002

  • 2,916 SF Multifamily
  • 5.66% Cap Rate
  • $2,798,950
For Sale

1120 Elmer St

Belmont, CA 94002

  • 2,516 SF Multifamily
  • 3.68% Cap Rate
  • $1,680,000
For Sale

Portola Highlands, Belmont California

Belmont, CA 94002

  • 100.57 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $12,000,000
For Sale

631 Masonic Way

Belmont, CA 94002

  • 10,072 SF Multifamily
  • 3.86% Cap Rate
  • $6,850,000
For Sale

1257 Magnolia St

San Carlos, CA 94070

  • 0.21 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $3,348,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Belmont pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Belmont $609 8,854 SF
San Carlos $674 10,195 SF
San Mateo $705 9,253 SF
Foster City $797 15,421 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Belmont

For Sale

580 Chestnut St

San Carlos, CA 94070

  • 4,800 SF Multifamily
  • 2.35% Cap Rate
  • $2,899,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Belmont 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 Belmont or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Belmont 26,328 9,855 43 $183,212 3 4,005 -5%
San Carlos 29,131 11,114 45 $202,470 3 3,458 -5%
San Mateo 100,245 38,070 41 $136,641 3 19,233 -4%
Foster City 31,828 12,129 42 $177,397 3 5,862 -4%
Emerald Hills 24,803 9,249 47 $203,839 3 2,591 -5%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Belmont, 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 Belmont

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Is Belmont a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Belmont 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 Belmont?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Belmont. 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 Belmont?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Belmont. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Belmont compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Belmont. 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 Belmont acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Belmont, 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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