Episode 2 · Property Types & Supply Dynamics
Marina District Homes Sizes Ages and Ownership
The Marina District combines separately recorded condominium units, multifamily buildings and houses on compact lots. This guide separates those ownership forms before comparing house size, original build years and assessed values. The aim is to show what needs a floor-plan check, a condition review or a fresh ownership and tax review before you commit.
💡 Key Insights & Takeaways
- Houses account for 25.3% of 2,767 residential parcels as of 27 October 2026; parcels are not a count of dwelling units.
- The median house lot is 2,713 square feet among 699 positive measurements as of 27 October 2026.
- Of 697 houses with known build years, 96.3% predate 1950 as of 27 October 2026; original year does not establish present condition.
- The median assessed value is $2,212,295 among 696 houses as of 27 October 2026, and it is not a current sale value.
- Recorded tenure covers 68.8% of the 699 houses and uses ownership information that ends before the reporting date.
Original build years cluster around a median of 1927 among 697 Marina District houses as of 27 October 2026. The original structure and its later work need separate checks. Houses are only part of the district’s residential parcels, so a unit, a building and a house should not be treated as the same purchase.
Caption: House measurements as of 27 October 2026 use positive recorded values, with each sample shown.
| House measure | Median | Middle half | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living area | 2,250 square feet | 1,801–2,900 square feet | 665 houses |
| Lot area | 2,713 square feet | 2,495–3,436 square feet | 699 houses |
| Original build year | 1927 | 1925–1932 | 697 houses |
| Assessed value | $2,212,295 | $747,324–$3,516,016 | 696 houses; assessed values are not market values |
What kinds of homes make up Marina District?
The residential parcel universe contains 2,767 parcels as of 27 October 2026. A parcel is a recorded property interest, not always a single dwelling. A multifamily parcel may contain several homes, while condominium units can be separately recorded. You need to establish the legal interest offered before treating two buildings with a similar appearance as equivalent purchases.
Caption: Residential parcel classes as of 27 October 2026 count parcels rather than homes or households.
| Recorded class | Parcels | Share of 2,767 residential parcels |
|---|---|---|
| Houses | 699 | 25.3% |
| Condominium units | 1,066 | 38.5% |
| Multifamily parcels | 994 | 35.9% |
| Vacant parcels | 8 | 0.3%; small sample |
The house figures in this guide exclude condominium units. Recorded condominium interior measurements cover only a limited subset, so no district-wide condo size median is presented. A building’s use label also does not establish its current tenancy, possession terms or the legal form of an interest being sold.
How much interior and lot space do Marina District houses have?
The median recorded house interior is 2,250 square feet among 665 positive measurements as of 27 October 2026. The middle half spans 1,801–2,900 square feet. Interior area is one measure; it does not show how the floors connect or whether a room matches the permitted plan. Compare the measured space with the actual floor plan.
The median lot is 2,713 square feet among 699 houses as of 27 October 2026, with a middle half of 2,495–3,436 square feet. A larger interior does not imply a larger yard. The median bathroom count is 2 among 697 positive records; 59.8% of the 694 houses with usable story records have at least 2 stories. Use those counts to frame a layout review rather than to assume how a home works today.
What does a Marina District build year tell you?
It tells you the recorded original vintage, not the date of the last upgrade. Among 697 houses with known years, the median is 1927 and the middle half spans 1925–1932 as of 27 October 2026. In that same group, 96.3% predate 1950. The concentration makes the documented work on a specific home an essential second question.
Renovation dates are absent, so these figures cannot measure how many houses have been updated. Check permits, the current condition and the scope of completed work. An old original date can coexist with later work, but neither the date nor a marketing claim establishes the condition you will take on.
How should you read Marina District assessed values?
Read an assessed value as a tax basis rather than a sale estimate. The median is $2,212,295 among 696 positive-value houses as of 27 October 2026, with a middle half from $747,324 to $3,516,016. Different acquisition years and property features affect that spread, so it does not describe a range of current asking prices.
Caption: The assessed land share among 696 comparable houses as of 27 October 2026 describes assessed components, not a market appraisal.
| Measure | Value | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Land share of assessed total | 60.0% median | 45.8%–70.0% |
The assessed land component can be large on a compact lot. It still does not price a rebuild or establish the value of vacant land. Billed tax amounts are unavailable here, so the guide does not estimate an annual bill. The assessment mechanism also does not guarantee that an entire bill changes at the same rate.
What do the ownership figures establish?
They establish a spread of recorded acquisition vintages, with a material gap in dates and recency. Valid acquisition dates cover 68.8% of the 699 houses as of 27 October 2026. Among the 481 houses with dates, median recorded tenure is 12.4 years and 31.0% show at least 20 years. The latest recorded transfer is 8 May 2025; this is lagged ownership information, not a fresh title check.
Positive homeowners’ exemptions appear on 45.2% of the 699 houses as of 27 October 2026. An exemption is a recorded signal, not a complete count of current occupancy. A zero does not prove rental use, vacancy or an investor owner. Review the present possession and tenancy terms for the property itself.
Can these figures identify a Marina District rebuild opportunity?
They can identify a screening group, not establish that a parcel should be rebuilt. As of 27 October 2026, 79 houses, or 11.3% of the 699-house group, pass the stronger screen. The result is an upper bound because renovation dates are absent. Work completed but not recorded in that measure can change the interpretation.
The screen combines assessed components, original vintage and recorded buildout. It does not establish planning permission, demolition eligibility or the economics of a project. The vacant class is also a record category rather than proof that a lot is ready to build. A property-specific review must come before assigning a redevelopment premium.
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