| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 75th | Poor |
| Demographics | 66th | Fair |
| Amenities | 82nd | Best |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 W Marquita, San Clemente, CA, 92672, US |
| Region / Metro | San Clemente |
| Year of Construction | 1972 |
| Units | 30 |
| Transaction Date | 2010-02-01 |
| Transaction Price | $3,850,000 |
| Buyer | --- |
| Seller | PACIFIC SHORE INVESTORS |
101 W Marquita, San Clemente Multifamily Investment
Positioned in an amenity-dense Orange County coastal neighborhood, the asset benefits from strong renter demand and elevated home values that support pricing power, according to WDSuite’s CRE market data. Expect stable leasing fundamentals with upside from thoughtful renovations and unit optimization.
The property sits in an Urban Core pocket of San Clemente with strong daily convenience: grocery, parks, pharmacies, and restaurants rank competitive among the 516 neighborhoods in the Anaheim–Santa Ana–Irvine metro, and restaurant density is among the metro’s leaders. Nationally, amenities score in the top quartile, reinforcing walkable lifestyle appeal that supports retention and steady leasing.
Built in 1972, the community is older than much of the newer coastal supply. That vintage often points to value-add opportunities in interiors, building systems, and curb appeal, which can enhance rent positioning against newer comparables while managing capital planning over time.
Renter concentration at the neighborhood level is high relative to the metro (renter-occupied share ranks near the top among 516 neighborhoods), indicating a deep tenant base for smaller-format units. Neighborhood occupancy has trended upward over the past five years but remains below the national median, suggesting investors should emphasize leasing execution and retention to sustain performance.
Within a 3-mile radius, demographics show modest population growth and rising incomes, with households projected to increase through 2028. Elevated home values in this coastal submarket reinforce reliance on multifamily housing, which can support tenant retention and measured rent growth. Contract rents have risen over the past five years per WDSuite’s commercial real estate analysis, though maintaining affordability (rent-to-income) will remain an active lease management consideration.
Safety trends are mixed. Compared with other neighborhoods in the 516-neighborhood Anaheim–Santa Ana–Irvine metro, the area performs below the metro median on safety metrics. Nationally, it sits below the median as well, though recent data show a notable year-over-year improvement in property crime levels, indicating potential positive momentum. Investors should underwrite with a view toward continued monitoring and standard security best practices common in coastal urban assets.
Proximity to major Orange County employers supports a diverse renter base and commute convenience, with notable corporate offices spanning homebuilding, insurance, and technology: Lennar Homes, Pacific Life, Western Digital, Prudential, and the Microsoft Technology Center.
- Lennar Homes — homebuilding (16.5 miles)
- Pacific Life — insurance (19.9 miles) — HQ
- Western Digital — data storage technology (21.0 miles) — HQ
- Prudential — financial services (21.2 miles)
- Microsoft Technology Center — technology (21.3 miles)
101 W Marquita offers a coastal Orange County location with strong amenity access, high neighborhood renter concentration, and elevated for-sale housing costs that reinforce demand for rentals. Based on CRE market data from WDSuite, neighborhood occupancy has improved over the last five years, while contract rents and incomes have advanced, supporting an actionable value-add story.
Constructed in 1972, the property may benefit from modernization of interiors and building systems to sharpen competitive positioning versus newer stock. Demographic momentum within a 3-mile radius—paired with access to major employment nodes—supports a durable tenant base and measured rent growth, with lease management focused on retention and affordability.
- Amenity-rich Urban Core setting drives leasing appeal and retention.
- High renter-occupied share at the neighborhood level indicates depth of tenant demand.
- 1972 vintage offers value-add potential via targeted renovations and systems upgrades.
- Elevated ownership costs in the area support sustained multifamily demand and pricing power.
- Risks: below-national-median safety metrics and occupancy call for focused leasing and prudent operations.