Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5M Sale of Single-Tenant Retail Property in Alameda, California
Why this matters
This transaction, while modest in scale, offers a window into the evolving dynamics of single-tenant retail assets within high-barrier US markets. The Bay Area remains a focal point for institutional capital due to its economic resilience and limited new supply, yet retail properties face headwinds from shifting consumer behavior and e-commerce penetration. A single-tenant retail sale in Alameda signals continued investor appetite for net-leased assets that provide stable, long-duration income streams, particularly when anchored by established national tenants. The relatively small deal size suggests that regional brokers and smaller institutional or private capital remain active in this niche, reflecting a bifurcation in retail capital markets between trophy, large-scale assets and more granular holdings. Moreover, the transaction underscores the ongoing relevance of retail real estate in gateway markets as a diversifier within broader CRE portfolios, despite sector-wide challenges. Lending conditions for single-tenant retail remain selective, but the presence of a long-term lease with a creditworthy tenant likely supports financing options, indicating that capital providers continue to differentiate within retail based on tenant quality and lease term. Overall, this deal exemplifies how institutional investors and lenders are navigating retail’s uneven landscape by targeting stable, income-oriented assets in resilient submarkets.
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On the RET wire
- The 80th San Francisco story tracked on the wire in August 2026. All San Francisco coverage →
- Disclosed retail deal value tracked in August 2026: $2.7B across 94 reported transactions. All Retail coverage →
- 149 stories mentioning Marcus & Millichap on the wire in the past 90 days. Marcus & Millichap coverage →
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ALAMEDA, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered 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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