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Investment Highlights

  • Retail Development / Value-Add Opportunity
  • 12,638 SF of Building Area on 1.24 AC
  • Excellent Owner/User or Value-Add Investment Opportunity
  • High-Traffic Highway 86 Retail Property
  • Signalized Intersection on 4th Street (Hwy 86) - ±30,000 Cars per Day

Executive Summary

Retail Development / Value-Add Opportunity
The subject property is comprised of 5 buildings totaling 12,638 SF situated on a lot of 1.24 AC (54,000 SF). Located at the signalized intersection of S 4th Street and Orange Avenue, the property has extensive frontage and visibility along Highway 86 with approx. 30,000 cars per day. All 5 tenants are on month-to-month leases, providing an investor or owner/user an excellent opportunity to reposition or redevelop the property. With flexible CG zoning (General Commercial), the property is permitted for a wide variety of uses, including: drive-thru QSR, car wash, gas station/C-store, and more.
• Prominent Highway 86 Exposure: The property has extensive frontage along S 4th Street (Highway 86) with approx. 30,000 cars per day. Highway 86 serves as one of the major N/S highways connecting Imperial County and Interstate 8 and the Coachella Valley and Interstate 10 to the north.
• Strong Location Fundamentals: With a signalized intersection, busy traffic along a main commercial corridor, and 3 existing driveways along Highway 86, the property has very strong real estate location fundamentals making it a great development opportunity for a wide variety of retail uses.
• Favorable Zoning & Site Configuration: With a zoning of General Commercial, the property is permitted (by right) for drive-thru QSR’s and express car washes, and permitted with a CUP for gas stations and convenience stores. This favorable zoning, combined with a functional rectangular site configuration and oversized lot of 1.24 AC, creates an easier path to future redevelopment.

Property Facts

Sale Type
Investment or Owner User
Property Type
Retail
Building Size
12,638 SF
Year Built
1960
Price
$1,490,000
Price Per SF
$117.90
Percent Leased
100%
Tenancy
Multiple
Building Height
1 Story
Building FAR
0.23
Lot Size
1.24 AC
Opportunity Zone
Yes
Zoning
CG - General Commercial
Fairly walkable
40/100
Exceptionally drivable
90/100
Minimal public transit
10/100
Somewhat bikeable
30/100

Nearby Major Retailers

U.S. Bank
CrossFit
Bank of America
Mechanics Bank
Denny's
  • Listing ID: 41723265

  • Date on Market: 8/12/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 497 S 4th St, El Centro, CA 92243

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4th & Orange Retail Center | 497 S 4th St

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