520–530 Union Avenue presents a rare opportunity to acquire a mixed-use asset in a high-traffic Bakersfield corridor at a compelling basis, with a stabilized pro forma cap rate of 10.9%. The property is positioned for immediate upside through commercial lease-up — all three commercial spaces totaling 6,842 SF are currently vacant — while seven residential units provide in-place cash flow during the repositioning period.
520–530 Union Avenue is a two-parcel, mixed-use asset comprising a two-story residential and commercial building (530 Union) and an adjacent C-2 zoned vacant lot (510 Union). The property sits at the signalized intersection of Union Avenue and East 6th Street — one of central Bakersfield's highest-trafficked commercial corridors, with approximately 31,000 vehicles passing daily. The main building houses seven residential units above and adjacent to three ground-floor commercial spaces totaling 6,842 SF. Built in 1946 and renovated in 2018, the property offers a new owner flexibility in commercial leasing — the commercial spaces are vacant and available for lease. Adjacent vacant lot (510 Union Ave) to be bought concurrently with this property — offered separately at $99,000, suitable for surface parking or future development.
| Address | 520–530 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 |
| APNs | 139-251-04-00-0 · 139-251-03-00-0 |
| Year Built / Renovated | 1946 / 2018 |
| Building SF (GLA) | 12,565 SF · 2 Stories |
| Lot Area (530) | 0.21 AC (21,240 SF) · 177' × 120' |
| Adjacent Lot (510) | 6,000 SF (50' × 120') · C-2 · Sold Concurrently ($99,000 separate listing) |
| Zoning | C-2 Commercial |
| Construction | Wood Frame · Flat Roof · Slab |
| Parking | 7 Spaces · 0.56 / 1,000 SF |
| Street Frontage | 127 LF on Union Avenue |
| Opportunity Zone | Yes — Federally Designated EOZ |
| Total Units | 10 (7 Residential + 3 Commercial) |
| Residential Occupied | 6 of 7 · 85.7% |
| Commercial Occupied | 0 of 3 · Value-Add |
| Residential SF | 5,727 SF |
| Commercial SF | 6,838 SF (3 spaces) |
| Unit Mix (Res.) | 2× Studio · 2× Studio · 1× 1BD/1BA 1× 1BD/1BA · 2× 3BD/2BA (1,610 SF) |
| Section 8 / HACK | 1 Unit (520-D) · Active HAP Contract |
| In-Place Res. Rent | $5,558 / month |
| Market Res. Potential | $6,679 / month (all 7 occupied) |
| Commercial Market Rent | $6,838 / month at $1.00/SF |
Six of seven residential units are occupied, producing immediate in-place cash flow. Unit 520-C (2BD/2BA, 1,610 SF) is vacant and available at $1,195/month market rent. All three commercial spaces are vacant — the primary value-add opportunity. Month-to-month tenants are current on rent and on holdover from previously executed leases.
| Unit | Type | SF | Status | Lease Term | Actual Rent | Mkt Rent | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential — 520 Union Avenue | |||||||
| 520-D | 3BD/2BA | 1,610 | Section 8 | 5/16/25–5/15/26 | $1,200 | $1,200 | HAP $1,000 · Tenant $200 |
| 520-E | 1BD/1BA | 726 | Mo-to-Mo | Exp. 10/16/25 | $883 | $883 | Holdover — current |
| 520-C | 2BD/2BA | 1,610 | Vacant | — | — | $1,195 | Available immediately |
| Residential — 530 Union Avenue | |||||||
| 530-1A | Studio | 770 | Current | 3/14/25–3/13/26 | $885 | $885 | — |
| 530-2B | Studio | 330 | Mo-to-Mo | From 3/12/24 | $924 | $924 | Paying above market |
| 530-3C | 1BD/1BA | 240 | Mo-to-Mo | Exp. 5/15/25 | $816 | $816 | Holdover — current |
| 530-4D | Studio | 441 | Mo-to-Mo | From 2/15/24 | $850 | $850 | — |
| Commercial Spaces — 520 Union Avenue (All Vacant — Value-Add Opportunity) | |||||||
| 520-A | Retail/Office | 3,220 | Vacant | — | — | $3,220 | $1.00/SF · Available |
| 520-B | Retail/Office | 776 | Vacant | — | — | $776 | $1.00/SF · Available |
| 101+102 | Retail/Office | 2,842 | Vacant | — | — | $2,842 | $1.00/SF · Available |
| TOTALS | 12,565 SF | 6/7 Residential Occupied · 0/3 Commercial Leased | $5,558/mo | $13,591/mo | Stabilized potential | ||
Current In-Place reflects actual occupied rents with all three commercial spaces vacant. Pro Forma Stabilized reflects all residential units occupied at market and all commercial spaces leased at $1.00/SF — supporting the 10.9% cap rate.
| Description | Current In-Place | Pro Forma Stabilized |
|---|---|---|
| Income | ||
| Gross Scheduled Residential Income | $66,696 | $80,148 |
| Gross Scheduled Commercial Income | — | $82,056 |
| Less: Vacancy & Credit Loss (5%) | ($3,335) | ($8,157) |
| Effective Gross Income | $63,361 | $154,047 |
| Operating Expenses | ||
| Property Tax | $12,594 | $12,594 |
| Fire Insurance | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Garden / Garbage | $4,812 | $4,812 |
| Management (~8%) | $5,069 | $7,065 |
| Repairs & Maintenance | $15,157 | $15,157 |
| Utilities (Water / Gas / Sewer) | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Electric / Pest / Misc. | $2,177 | $2,197 |
| Total Operating Expenses | $54,809 | $56,825 |
| Net Operating Income | $8,552 | $97,222 |
The first floor totals 8,619 SF and contains all three commercial spaces as well as four residential units and a concrete parking area. The primary commercial space (First Floor–Church, 3,220 SF) fronts Union Avenue with two restrooms (RR). Unit 102-103 is a 2,842 SF open-floor commercial space. Four residential units (1A, 2B, 3C, and 4D) are located on the first floor ranging from 240 to 770 SF. Storage (239 SF) and stair access to the second floor are also on this level.
The second floor houses three residential units totaling 3,946 SF. Unit D and Unit C are mirror-image 3BD/2BA plans at 1,610 SF each with W/D hookups, full kitchens, and dining areas. Unit E is a 1BD/1BA at 726 SF.
Union Avenue is one of Bakersfield's primary commercial thoroughfares, running north-south through central Bakersfield with continuous retail, service, and residential density. The property occupies the northwest corner of Union Avenue and East 6th Street — a signalized intersection with approximately 31,000 vehicles daily.
| Property Location | NWC Union Ave & E 6th St |
| City / County | Bakersfield / Kern County |
| Nearest Cross Streets | E 5th St (S) · E 7th St (N) |
| Nearest Schools | Fremont Elem · Washington Jr. High · Bakersfield HS |
| Nearest Freeway | CA-99 via California Ave · ~1.0 mi |
| Opportunity Zone | Yes — EOZ Designated |
| Adjacent Lot | 510 Union Ave · To Be Sold Concurrently ($99,000) |