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The Bungalows 1537 Union St 8 Unit Apartment Building $5,542,663 CAD ($692,833 CAD/Unit) 10.64% Cap Rate San Diego, CA 92101

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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 (CAD) ANNUAL PER SF (CAD)
Gross Rental Income $693,671 $327.20
Other Income - -
Vacancy Loss - -
Effective Gross Income $693,671 $327.20
Taxes - -
Operating Expenses - -
Total Expenses $104,055 $49.08
Net Operating Income $589,616 $278.12

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (ACTUAL - 2024)

Gross Rental Income (CAD)
Annual $693,671
Annual Per SF $327.20
Other Income (CAD)
Annual -
Annual Per SF -
Vacancy Loss (CAD)
Annual -
Annual Per SF -
Effective Gross Income (CAD)
Annual $693,671
Annual Per SF $327.20
Taxes (CAD)
Annual -
Annual Per SF -
Operating Expenses (CAD)
Annual -
Annual Per SF -
Total Expenses (CAD)
Annual $104,055
Annual Per SF $49.08
Net Operating Income (CAD)
Annual $589,616
Annual Per SF $278.12

PROPERTY FACTS

Price $5,542,663 CAD
Price Per Unit $692,833 CAD
Sale Type Investment
Cap Rate 10.64%
Gross Rent Multiplier 8
No. Units 8
Property Type Multifamily
Property Subtype
Apartment
  • Multifamily Dormitory
Apartment Style Garden
Building Class B
Lot Size 0.11 AC
Building Size 2,304 SF
Average Occupancy 100%
No. Stories 1
Year Built/Renovated 1926/2017
Zoning S

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)
What is a Walk Score®, Transit Score® & Bike Score®?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
Bike Score® measures bikeability of a location.
What is a Walk Score®
, Transit Score® & Bike Score?
Walk Score® measures the walkability
of any address. Transit Score®
measures access to public transit. Bike Score®
measures bikeability of a location.®

PROPERTY TAXES

PROPERTY TAXES

Parcel Number
533-342-04
Land Assessment
$934,668 CAD (2025)
Improvements Assessment
$623,112 CAD (2025)
Total Assessment
$1,557,780 CAD (2025)
  • Listing ID: 39136217

  • Date on Market: 2026-01-19

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 1537 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101

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