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Investment Highlights

  • Prime Investment Opportunity in Downtown San Carlos, CA
  • Premier High-Visibility Location on Laurel Street, San Carlos' Primary Retail Corridor
  • Affluent Demographics
  • Recently Renovated (2023) Two-Tenant Retail Building
  • Heavy Daytime Traffic
  • Transit-Oriented Location — Steps from Caltrain, One Block from El Camino Real

Executive Summary

1185-1189 Laurel Street is a ±2,633 SF retail building located on one of the most sought-after commercial corridors on the San Francisco Peninsula. Situated in the heart of downtown San Carlos, this two-unit property offers a rare combination of stable NNN income and value-add upside through a vacant suite ready for lease-up.
1189 Laurel Street (±1,658 SF) is leased to Bober Tea on a long-term NNN lease through April 2033, currently generating $7,819.98 per month. 1185 Laurel Street (±975 SF) is currently vacant, offering a new owner the flexibility to lease at market rents, owner-occupy, or reposition the space for a boutique retail or service-oriented user.
The building underwent a full exterior renovation in 2023, enhancing curb appeal, signage visibility, and overall tenant image along a corridor known for vibrant foot traffic and a curated mix of independent restaurants and retailers.
Laurel Street is a transit-oriented, high-visibility retail destination just steps from the Caltrain station and one block from El Camino Real, providing excellent regional access and a strong daytime population base. The property sits within minutes of major Silicon Valley employers including Meta, Google, Oracle, Stanford University, and HP, in a submarket defined by high disposable income and consistently strong demand for retail space.

Property Facts

Sale Type
Investment
Property Type
Retail
Property Subtype
Storefront
Building Size
2,633 SF
Building Class
C
Year Built
1950
Price
$2,100,000
Price Per SF
$797.57
Percent Leased
63%
Tenancy
Multiple
Building Height
1 Story
Building FAR
0.67
Lot Size
0.09 AC
Zoning
MU-SB - Mixed Use South Boulevard

Space Availability

  • Space
  • Size
  • Space Use
  • Position
  • Available
  • 1st Floor
  • 975 SF
  • Retail
  • -
  • Now
Space Size Space Use Position Available
1st Floor 975 SF Retail - Now

1st Floor

Size
975 SF
Space Use
Retail
Position
-
Available
Now
Moderately walkable
70/100
Exceptionally drivable
90/100
Some public transit
40/100
Fairly bikeable
50/100

Nearby Major Retailers

Lucky
Trader Joe's
Chase Bank
Citi
U.S. Bank
Bank of America
PNC Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Jazzercise
barre3

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
051-344-470
Land Assessment
$1,048,875
Improvements Assessment
$441,631
Total Assessment
$1,490,506
  • Listing ID: 42104862

  • Date on Market: 9/9/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 1185 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070

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