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$3,488,000

For Sale - Active
151 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
6 Beds
3 Baths
2,222 Square Feet
0.13 Acres Lot
Built in 1960
For Sale - Active
3 Units
Checked: 23 hours ago
Updated: Jul 28, 2025 at 09:56PM

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that property taxes are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$13,704
Cap Rate
1.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-20.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.22
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-15.8%

Property Description


0.13 Acres Lot
Built in 1960
For Sale - Active
3 Units

Prime location on Colorado Avenue. Live in one of the units in Palo Alto and get income from the two other units! Ground level unit (2497 High Street) facing front garden with plethora of windows filling the living room with natural lights, plus a glass sliding door to a large patio side yard. Updated kitchen with granite counter and tile backsplash. Two bedrooms one bath plus a bonus room or bedroom with separate entry. Top floor has two units with high ceiling - Each with two bedrooms and one bath. All units have its own laundry machines, parking space and storage. New Foam Roof installed 2022. Perfect for in-law unit too! Wonderful quiet neighborhood. Walk to California Avenue eatery and shop hub. Excellent schools nearby. Enjoy Silicon Valley living!

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Off Street
  • Details: Off Street, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 6

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Slab

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Triplex

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1321707601
  • Lot Size: 5470 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1960

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $0

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace

Location

  • County: Santa Clara

Listing Details


Listed by:
Olivia P. Lee
RE/MAX Gold Redwood Shores.
(650) 888-8655

Source:
bridgeMLS
MLS#: ML82015407
bridgeMLS

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that property taxes are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$13,704
Cap Rate
1.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-20.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.22
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-15.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$3,488,000
Amount financed:
-$2,790,400
Down payment:
$697,600
Closing costs:
$104,640
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$802,240
Square feet:
2,222
Cost per square foot:
$1,570
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.57

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$2,790,400
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.500%
Principal & interest:
$17,637
Property tax:
$0
Insurance:
$399
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$18,036

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$5,700 $68,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$342 -$4,104
Operating income:
$5,358 $64,296

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$399-$4,788
Property management: (8%)
8%-$456-$5,472
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$285-$3,420
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$285-$3,420
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (25%)
25%-$1,425-$17,100

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$3,933 $47,196
Mortgage payments:
-$17,637 -$211,644
Cash flow:
$13,704 $164,448