| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 77th | Good |
| Demographics | 79th | Good |
| Amenities | 100th | Best |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1300 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA, 94115, US |
| Region / Metro | San Francisco |
| Year of Construction | 2001 |
| Units | 49 |
| Transaction Date | --- |
| Transaction Price | --- |
| Buyer | --- |
| Seller | --- |
1300 Buchanan St San Francisco Urban Core Multifamily
Amenity density and a deep renter base support leasing fundamentals even as neighborhood occupancy trails metro highs, according to WDSuite’s CRE market data.
Located in San Francisco’s Urban Core, the property sits in a neighborhood that ranks Competitive among San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City neighborhoods (18 out of 193) with top-tier amenity access. Parks, groceries, restaurants, pharmacies, and cafes all register in the top quartile nationally, indicating strong day-to-day convenience that helps attract and retain renters.
Renter-occupied housing is a defining feature here: the neighborhood’s renter concentration is in the top national percentile, signaling a large and active tenant base that can support absorption and reduce downtime between turns. Median contract rents benchmark high versus national norms, yet the rent-to-income ratio is below national averages, suggesting manageable affordability pressure and potential for disciplined pricing power.
Home values are elevated (near the top of U.S. neighborhoods), creating a high-cost ownership market that tends to sustain reliance on multifamily rentals and can support lease retention. Neighborhood occupancy rates are below national averages, which warrants attention to leasing velocity and renewal strategy, but strong amenity access and renter depth offset some volatility risk, based on CRE market data from WDSuite.
For this asset specifically, the 2001 construction is newer than the area’s average vintage (1963). That positioning can enhance competitive appeal versus older stock, while investors should still plan for targeted system updates and modernization to protect rent positioning over the hold.
Within a 3-mile radius, demographics show high household incomes and a large share of renters today, with forecasts indicating an increase in households even as population edges down—reflecting smaller household sizes. For multifamily, this points to a broader renter pool and supports occupancy stability and renewal outcomes over time.
Safety metrics here trend weaker than national averages. The neighborhood ranks 178 out of 193 within the metro on crime, placing it below the metro median, and national percentiles indicate comparatively higher reported violent and property offenses. Recent data show year-over-year decreases in property offenses and a modest improvement in violent offense rates, suggesting incremental progress. Investors should underwrite enhanced on-site security, lighting, and access controls, and consider value in proximity to high-traffic amenities that can support natural surveillance.
Proximity to major employers supports a deep white-collar renter pool and commute convenience, with corporate anchors concentrated within two miles including McKesson/McKesson Ventures, Wells Fargo, Pfizer, and PG&E Corp.
- McKesson Ventures — venture investment (1.5 miles)
- McKesson — healthcare distribution (1.5 miles) — HQ
- Wells Fargo — banking (1.7 miles) — HQ
- Pfizer — pharmaceuticals (1.7 miles)
- PG&E Corp. — utilities (1.9 miles) — HQ
This 49-unit asset benefits from a high-amenity Urban Core location with a large renter base and elevated household incomes. While neighborhood occupancy trends sit below national averages, the combination of strong amenity access, high-cost ownership context, and proximity to major employers supports durable leasing prospects and renewal potential. According to CRE market data from WDSuite, rents index high versus national norms, yet rent-to-income levels remain comparatively manageable, which can underpin measured pricing power.
Built in 2001—newer than the area’s average vintage—this property can compete effectively against older stock, with targeted modernization likely to capture additional value-add upside. Within a 3-mile radius, forecasts point to more households even as population dips slightly, implying smaller household sizes and a larger renter pool over time—constructive for occupancy stability and tenant retention.
- Urban Core location with top-tier amenity access supporting tenant attraction and retention
- Deep renter concentration and elevated incomes bolster demand and renewal outcomes
- 2001 vintage offers competitive positioning versus older stock with targeted upgrade potential
- Employment nodes nearby (finance, utilities, healthcare) support leasing stability
- Risk: neighborhood occupancy and safety metrics trail national averages—underwrite leasing velocity and security initiatives