What's a realistic Lafayette cap rate?
B-class SFR: 3.5-4.5%. Small-multifamily: 4.0-5.5%. Anything claiming 7%+ in Lafayette is either C-class neighborhood or pro-forma fiction.
For Lafayette investors
Lafayette investment property realtor — real underwriting, no pro-forma fiction.
Roger Grubb specializes in Bay Area small-multifamily and SFR-rental underwriting. He has closed Richmond duplexes, Concord triplexes, and Oakland 4-unit properties. He underwrites on actual rents and actual carrying costs — not Zillow estimates. (510) 504-0402.
Lafayette stats: median $2,100,000 · $875/sqft · 14 DOM.
Why Lafayette for investors
Mature suburban with rural-feeling lots. Acalanes High district is a real estate driver. BART direct to SF, Mt. Diablo views, Lafayette Reservoir trails.
Roger\'s read: Happy Valley and Burton Valley are the Lafayette sweet spots. South of Pleasant Hill Rd. is more transactable; Reliez Valley is the value play within Lafayette.
Lafayette investor FAQ
Does Lafayette cash flow work at 25% down?
Year 1 typically no. The math works on 5+ year holds with rent growth + appreciation + principal paydown.
Can I 1031 into Lafayette?
Yes. Roger works with two qualified intermediaries and has hit 45-day identification windows under tight conditions.
How do I find off-market deals in Lafayette?
Roger's 18-year East Bay + Peninsula network surfaces 1-in-4 deals before they hit MLS. Investors avoid bidding wars there.