For Sale
Grass Valley, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$306
Avg asking sale price
$19
Avg asking lease rate
3,462 SF
Avg unit lease size
13,050 SF
Avg building size for sale
6.77%
Average cap rate
Grass Valley's Demographic Profile
Grass Valley has 6,110 households and a median income of $44,747, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 13,782 |
| # Households | 6,110 |
| Median age | 48 |
| Median household income | $44,747 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 3,321 |
| 5-year population change | -1% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | $259 | 7,496 SF | 9.00% |
| Nevada City | $250 | 10,054 SF | 9.00% |
| Auburn | $243 | 4,128 SF | 8.64% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | $214 | 21,760 SF | 9.00% |
| Nevada City | $98 | 29,088 SF | 9.00% |
| Auburn | $247 | 43,984 SF | 6.21% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | $192 | 11,197 SF |
| Colfax | $250 | 3,586 SF |
| Nevada City | $195 | 13,045 SF |
| North San Juan | $274 | 2,000 SF |
| Auburn | $452 | 9,978 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | $320 | 1,554 SF | 5.00% |
| Penn Valley | $540 | 1,728 SF | 5.00% |
| Auburn | $306 | 5,230 SF | 5.70% |
| Marysville | $200 | 17,908 SF | 6.80% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Grass Valley
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Grass Valley pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | $306 | 13,050 SF |
| Colfax | $250 | 3,586 SF |
| Penn Valley | $388 | 1,728 SF |
| Nevada City | $267 | 9,404 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Grass Valley alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Grass Valley or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | 13,782 | 6,110 | 48 | $44,747 | 2 | 3,321 | -1% |
| Colfax | 1,296 | 531 | 45 | $88,499 | 2 | 157 | -2% |
| Meadow Vista | 2,933 | 1,153 | 51 | $97,713 | 3 | 144 | 4% |
| Nevada City | 3,116 | 1,419 | 53 | $61,071 | 2 | 579 | -1% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Grass Valley, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.
FAQs About Commercial Investing in Grass Valley
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Is Grass Valley a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Grass Valley offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.
How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Grass Valley?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Grass Valley. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.
What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Grass Valley?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Grass Valley. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Grass Valley compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Grass Valley. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.
How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Grass Valley acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Grass Valley, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.
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