Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5M Sale of Single-Tenant Retail Property in Alameda, California
Why this matters
This transaction underscores the continued institutional interest in single-tenant retail assets within gateway markets, despite broader sector headwinds. The Bay Area, with its resilient employment base and constrained supply, remains a focal point for investors seeking stable income streams amid retail’s uneven recovery. The involvement of a creditworthy tenant on a long-term lease suggests that investors are prioritizing income security over growth potential, reflecting a cautious stance amid tightening lending conditions and rising interest rates. The modest deal size and single-tenant format indicate that capital is still flowing into niche retail properties that combine location quality with tenant credit strength, rather than large, multi-tenant retail complexes facing structural challenges. This deal also signals that brokers and capital providers remain active in facilitating liquidity for smaller-scale retail assets, which can serve as portfolio diversifiers for institutional investors seeking to balance risk. Overall, the sale highlights a bifurcation within retail real estate: while many segments struggle, well-located, single-tenant properties with stable tenants continue to attract capital, suggesting a selective but persistent appetite in the sector.
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On the RET wire
- The 78th San Francisco story tracked on the wire in August 2026. All San Francisco coverage →
- Disclosed retail deal value tracked in August 2026: $835.3M across 37 reported transactions. All Retail coverage →
- 129 stories mentioning Marcus & Millichap on the wire in the past 90 days. Marcus & Millichap coverage →
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ALAMEDA, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $5 million sale of a single-tenant retail property located in the Bay Area city of Alameda. Peet’s Coffee & Tea occupies the 3,000-square-foot building on a 10-yea…
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