Greenbrae, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$475 per SF Avg asking sale price
$44 per SF Avg asking lease rate
3,244 SF Avg unit lease size
11,557 SF Avg building size for sale
5.91% Average cap rate

Greenbrae's Demographic Profile

Greenbrae has 5,354 households and a median income of $133,225, 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 12,748
# Households 5,354
Median age 51
Median household income $133,225
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,166
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Greenbrae $479 17,507 SF 8.79%
Larkspur $549 23,644 SF 7.40%
Corte Madera $495 27,492 SF 7.40%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Greenbrae $401 8,923 SF 6.08%
Larkspur $251 26,657 SF 4.95%
San Anselmo $399 3,250 SF 6.08%
San Rafael $384 7,318 SF 6.45%
Bay Area $384 22,979 SF 9.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Greenbrae $481 6,710 SF
Kentfield $817 5,386 SF
Larkspur $612 12,200 SF
Corte Madera $767 4,556 SF
San Anselmo $458 4,582 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Greenbrae $536 6,148 SF 5.98%
Kentfield $614 8,936 SF 4.91%
Larkspur $722 7,227 SF 5.67%
Corte Madera $1,368 11,293 SF 5.67%
San Anselmo $591 4,601 SF 5.80%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Greenbrae

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

390 Woodland Apartments

San Rafael, CA 94901

  • 4,853 SF Multifamily
  • 5.50% Cap Rate
  • $2,250,000
For Sale

934 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

Greenbrae, CA 94904

  • 8,936 SF Multifamily
  • 4.91% Cap Rate
  • $3,700,000
For Sale

VN Auto Repair

San Rafael, CA 94901

  • 4,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,798,000
For Sale

129 Woodland Ave

San Rafael, CA 94901

  • 5,752 SF Multifamily
  • 5.00% Cap Rate
  • $2,278,888
For Sale

41 Simms Street / 15 & 25 Dodie Street

San Rafael, CA

  • 4.95% Cap Rate
  • $6,695,000
For Sale

499-503 Magnolia Ave

Larkspur, CA 94939

  • 4,556 SF Retail Building
  • $3,495,000

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 Greenbrae pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Greenbrae $475 11,557 SF
Kentfield $644 16,365 SF
Ross $400 16,038 SF
Larkspur $512 18,311 SF
Corte Madera $733 16,554 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Greenbrae 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 Greenbrae or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Greenbrae 12,748 5,354 51 $133,225 2 2,166 -2%
Kentfield 6,519 2,456 49 $203,600 3 613 -2%
Ross 2,062 706 48 $238,902 3 86 -6%
Larkspur 13,470 6,080 52 $122,619 2 3,069 -2%
Corte Madera 10,059 3,932 47 $184,904 3 1,332 -2%

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

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

Greenbrae 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 Greenbrae?

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

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

How does Greenbrae compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

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

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