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Exceptional Student Housing Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Davis! Offered at $4,250,000, this remarkable, custom-built 2023 property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a modern, high-capacity residential investment in the desirable UC Davis community. Situated on approximately one-third of an acre, this impressive three-story building features 18 bedrooms with accommodations for up to 35 beds, thoughtfully designed to support comfortable and functional group living. The property offers an expansive communal kitchen, generous dining and gathering areas, multiple restrooms and shower facilities, and dedicated libraries and study spaces on each floor. A spacious basement provides additional room for meetings and group activities, while an inviting covered front porch and outdoor deck enhance the property's appeal. Originally constructed as the Beta Epsilon House of Theta Xi, an organization with nearly 75 years of history at UC Davis, the property currently accommodates both fraternity members and other residents, primarily university students. Significant income growth potential! Currently operating at approximately 55.5% occupancy, with eight bedrooms available for lease, the property offers an opportunity for increased rental revenue through improved occupancy and professional management. The building's modern construction, substantial residential capacity, and versatile layout may also provide opportunities for alternative uses, subject to city approval and applicable zoning requirements. Whether continuing its established student housing operation or exploring other permitted uses, this distinctive property represents a compelling opportunity to acquire a substantial income-producing asset in the Davis market. An exceptional combination of newer construction, housing capacity, and future potential!
Multi-familyProperty Type
2022Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$355Price/Sq.Ft.
13 spacesParking
Listed by Matt Dolcini•DRE #01442145• RE/MAX Gold, Good Home Group
Davis Central Business District, located between the UC Davis campus edge and the Amtrak station, is a walkable and bike-forward Davis neighborhood with a compact downtown grid and a plaza-centered street scene. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at 2nd Street and G Street, where patios, indie boutiques, coffee counters, and late-night bites line the blocks under steady bike traffic. Community pillars include the Davis Food Co-op, the Varsity Theatre, and the John Natsoulas Center for the Arts. Brick storefronts and low-rise mixed-use buildings frame narrow streets and frequent crosswalks. Central Park and the Davis Farmers Market set a weekly rhythm beside shade trees and public art. Trains, buses, and bike paths stitch the district into the rest of town.
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Market insights
503 1st St · $4,250,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 75 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
93.5%
Most homes are selling 7% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$4,250,000
Median list price in this area is $786,214. (82% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
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Dual-pane windows
Finished basement
Kitchen
Freestanding refrigerator
Built-in gas oven
Dishwasher
Microwave
Garbage disposal
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Owned washer and dryer
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Fenced yard
Home design
Three stories
Parking
Off-street parking
13 parking spaces
Construction
Built in 2022
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Utilities
Cable available
Solar
Natural gas connected
220-volt electric service
Public sewer
Public water
HOA & community
No homeowners association
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18 total units
Mixed-use property
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Yolo County
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Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.
Aug 15, 2024 • Final
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
26 unhealthy days expected this year, 29 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 503 1st St
$4,198,969
$51K under list price of $4.25M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $535K to $985K.