| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 89th | Best |
| Demographics | 85th | Best |
| Amenities | 77th | Best |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 825 Maria Ln, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086, US |
| Region / Metro | Sunnyvale |
| Year of Construction | 1975 |
| Units | 52 |
| Transaction Date | 2020-07-28 |
| Transaction Price | $17,200,000 |
| Buyer | LINDEN AVENUE APARTMENTS LP |
| Seller | WILLOW POND APTS LLC |
825 Maria Ln, Sunnyvale — Workforce-Fueled Multifamily
Neighborhood occupancy is stable and renter demand is reinforced by a high-cost ownership market, according to WDSuite’s CRE market data. For investors, that combination supports durable leasing with potential to optimize operations over time.
Situated in Sunnyvale’s Urban Core, the neighborhood carries an A rating and performs in the top quartile among 344 metro neighborhoods on overall livability. Restaurants and grocery options are strong for daily needs (nationally high amenity density), and average school ratings track above national norms, supporting family-oriented renter retention.
Rents in the neighborhood sit well above national levels, while neighborhood occupancy is solid, supporting a case for income durability rather than rapid lease-up risk. Median home values are elevated for the region, which typically sustains reliance on multifamily housing and helps preserve pricing power and retention when managed carefully.
The stock skews newer locally, but this asset’s 1975 vintage can position it for targeted value-add to remain competitive versus 1990s-era and newer peers. A high share of renter-occupied housing units in the neighborhood indicates depth in the tenant base and supports ongoing leasing stability for a 52-unit property.
Within a 3-mile radius, WDSuite data shows modest population growth alongside an increase in households and rising incomes, pointing to a larger tenant base with strong earning power. Forecasts call for continued household expansion and slightly smaller average household size, which can support consistent demand for professionally managed apartments.
Safety indicators for the neighborhood track below national averages, with violent and property offense measures around the lower national percentiles. Within the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara metro, the area trends below the metro median for safety, and recent year-over-year estimates indicate some upward movement in reported property and violent incidents.
Investors should underwrite with prudent security planning and asset management practices (lighting, access control, resident engagement) and compare incident trends to nearby Sunnyvale sub-areas to calibrate operating assumptions.
The location sits near a deep technology employment base that supports commute convenience and steady renter demand, notably Apple, Applied Materials, Intel, and Nvidia.
- Apple - Tantau 14 — technology offices (1.9 miles)
- Apple — technology (1.9 miles) — HQ
- Applied Materials — semiconductor (2.5 miles) — HQ
- Intel — semiconductor (2.6 miles)
- Nvidia — semiconductor & AI (3.0 miles) — HQ
825 Maria Ln is a 52-unit, 1975-vintage asset positioned in a high-income, renter-heavy Sunnyvale neighborhood where elevated home values reinforce multifamily reliance. Neighborhood occupancy remains solid and rents sit well above national levels, supporting stable cash flows with disciplined lease management. Based on CRE market data from WDSuite, household growth within a 3-mile radius and sustained tech employment concentration should continue to underpin demand.
Given its older vintage relative to much of the local stock, the property presents potential value-add and capital planning levers to enhance competitiveness versus newer assets. Underwriting should also account for a safety profile that trends below national averages, emphasizing prudent operations and resident experience initiatives.
- Renter-heavy neighborhood and high ownership costs support durable leasing and pricing power.
- Solid neighborhood occupancy with above-national rent levels favors income stability.
- 1975 vintage offers targeted value-add and systems modernization potential to compete with newer stock.
- Proximity to major tech employers underpins a deep, high-earning tenant base.
- Risk: safety metrics trend below national averages—plan for security and operational controls in underwriting.